Lillington Area Chamber of Commerce recently hosted the 2024 Rock the River Awards, which celebrate and recognize some of Lillington’s finest community leaders and businesses.
This year’s awardees were:

Man of the Year: Matt Brown, Fulton Farm

Woman of the Year: Melanie Stewart, The Underground Railroad
Business of the Year: Butterfly Counseling
Bill and Mildred Johnson Beautification Award: First Bank & Trust Co. of Virginia
The awards ceremony took place at Carolina Barn in Angier, where guests enjoyed delicious food and drinks as they gathered to celebrate the contributions of locals to the betterment of the community.


The Military Affairs Council currently has around 170 members and is always looking to grow and recruit additional members. Photo provided by The MAC.A mainstay institution that helps connect Fort Bragg to the greater Fayetteville area continues to c