The Greater Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce hosted their Annual Awards Gala on Jan. 28, celebrating the remarkable individuals and organizations that have made a difference in the community this year.
This year’s awardees are:
Business Beautification Award
Best in Communications Award
Excellence in Innovation Award
Educator of the Year
Local Franchise of the Year
Public Service Award
Young Professional of the Year
Non-Profit of the Year
New Business of the Year
Small Business of the Year
Large Business of the Year
Business of the Year
Government Relations Service Award
Military Affairs Council Service Award
Ambassador of the Year
Chairman’s Service Award
Realtor’s Cup Award
The Chamber’s Breece Legacy Award
On Monday, June 1, 2026, Tribe members from District 2 and District 15, the districts surrounding the area currently planned for the casino, met for a community meeting.Amidst the glitz and glamour of the idea of a new casino coming to the Lumbee Tri
This is the fourth year that ETI has hosted the event, and in years past Freeman has seen a host of innovative technology, including various drone types and programming, robotic dogs, 3D printed houses, and airspace scanners. Photo provided by USSOCO
Crystal McLean (left) with Scott Embry (right). Money Box Academy received a $10,000 grant from United Way of Cumberland County’s Youth Growth Stock Trust. Photos provided by Crystal McLean.The Youth Growth Stock Trust Committee, administered by the
