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![]() Innovation Pathways & Partnerships returns on Oct. 3North Carolina is replete with entrepreneurs and businesses large and small which have started on the path of developing high potential new products, but have not been able to find the time or the resources to take those great new ideas from concept ... |
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![]() Leading with heart: Advancing cardiothoracic care and community at Cape Fear Valley HealthReturning to Cape Fear Valley Health as a full-time cardiothoracic surgeon feels like coming home. My journey began here as a resident, where I spent five years immersed in the operating rooms, learning from a team that truly felt like family. After ... |
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![]() CTAK (Corneal Tissue Addition for Keratoplasty): Groundbreaking Advancement in Keratoconus TreatmentOn 4/28/25, Dr. Sheel Patel in Fayetteville, NC, performed North Carolina's first CTAK inlay procedure, making a significant step forward in enhancing patient care, and offering new hope for patients in need of vision restoration. The Corneal Ti ... |
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![]() From Press to Possibilities: Systel’s New Online Print StorefrontWe're excited to introduce a faster, smarter way to handle your print projects with the launch of Systel's Online Printing Services Storefront. Designed for convenience and flexibility, our new storefront puts you in control—anytime, anywhere.ORDER O ... |
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![]() Valley Regional Imaging joins Cape Fear Valley Health: What patients and staff can expectValley Regional Imaging (VRI) is set to officially become part of the Cape Fear Valley Health system. The acquisition, which has been in the works for several months, will culminate on Aug. 25, when the facility will be rebranded as the Cape Fear Val ... |
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![]() Empowering student success: How Fayetteville State University’s Career Services Department prepares students for long-term achievementFayetteville State University has made significant strides in preparing its students for successful careers by providing students with internships and experiential learning opportunities that help them gain the necessary skills and connections to sec ... |
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![]() Forging the Fleet: Rebuilding America’s Submarine and Shipbuilding WorkforceAs global adversarial threats intensify, the U.S. Navy is racing to expand its fleet of submarines, surface ships, and unmanned seacraft. President Donald Trump, in his “Restoring America’s Maritime Dominance” executive order, has made revitalizing t ... |
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![]() Navigating weight loss: Insights from a bariatric surgeonIn the ongoing battle against obesity, patients are increasingly turning to both medical and surgical interventions when traditional diet and exercise regimens fall short. Everyone’s weight loss journey is different, and when lifestyle changes and ot ... |
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![]() Federal Food Series Webinars Will Connect North Carolina Food Businesses with Government BuyersNorth Carolina’s diverse food industry has a unique opportunity to engage directly with federal agencies and prime contractors during an upcoming federal food webinar series. Hosted by the North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) and the North ... |
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![]() Local perinatologist leaves lasting legacy of compassionate careDr. Stuart Shelton, a renowned maternal-fetal medicine specialist at Cape Fear Valley Perinatology, has dedicated more than 20 years to providing exceptional high-risk obstetric care, touching the lives of multiple generations of patients.Dr. Shelton ... |
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![]() FSU students and faculty make strides towards advancement in applied AI in the Intelligent Systems LaboratoryA research lab within FSU’s Department of Mathematics and Computer science, the Intelligent Systems Laboratory (ISL) is exploring use-inspired data science, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), cybersecurity and multi-disciplinary ... |
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![]() ArtScape 9 Brings New Public Art and Sponsorship Opportunities to Downtown FayettevilleThis July, the Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County will unveil ArtScape 9, the latest installment of its transformative public art initiative. Celebrated for converting downtown into an immersive open-air gallery, ArtScape continues to def ... |
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![]() Protect Your Property: Smart, Reliable Security Solutions for Property Managers in Eastern NCAs a property manager in Eastern North Carolina, you juggle a lot—keeping tenants safe, properties secure, and operations running smoothly—all while staying compliant with local safety codes. From deterring break-ins to ensuring fire code compliance, ... |
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![]() Federal Technology Symposium 2025: Accelerating Defense Innovation Through Strategic CollaborationThe landscape of modern warfare is evolving at an unprecedented pace, driven by intensifying global competition and the rapid emergence of new technologies. In this critical moment, the need for integrated solutions and agile partnerships across sect ... |
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![]() What is a Business Technology Assessment, and Why Your Business Needs OneYour business depends on technology every single day—from how your teams communicate to how you manage documents, protect data, and serve your customers. But over time, even the most reliable systems can become outdated, inefficient, or vulnerable if ... |
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![]() FSU's Forensic Science Program produces workforce ready scientists with a competitive edgeThrough strategic investments on the state-of-the art laboratory equipment, diversified forensic science program curriculum, small class size (12:1) student to faculty ratio in forensic specialized courses and strong emphasis on hands-on learning, Fa ... |
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![]() Learn how the Watchman Procedure can reduce your risk of stroke without making you reliant on blood thinnersAtrial fibrillation (AFib) is the most common irregular heart rhythm that begins in your heart’s upper chambers. Symptoms of AFib include extreme fatigue, heart palpitations, shortness of breath, fainting, chest pain and dizziness. Untreated AFi ... |
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![]() Why You & Your Company Should Attend the MBB Warfighter SymposiumThe Medical, Biomedical & Biodefense: Support to the Warfighter Symposium (MBB Symposium) is set to convene on September 24–25, 2025, at the University of North Carolina’s Friday Center in Chapel Hill. Attendees will benefit from formal ... |
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![]() AI in Cybersecurity: A Double-Edged Sword for SMBsAs an IT leader for the last 10 years that works with hundreds of small and mid-sized businesses, I’ve seen firsthand how AI is reshaping the way we operate—and not always for the better. While AI has enormous potential to boost productivity, improve ... |
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![]() New women’s subspecialty clinic seeks to meet the needs of the greater Fayetteville areaTo meet the needs of the community, Cape Fear Valley Health is opening a Gynecologic Oncology Clinic to provide specialized care to patients in and around Fayetteville. The ribbon cutting for the new clinic is scheduled for Monday, May 5. T ... |