Benjamin Beason, RN-BSN, is a Patient Care Manager for Cardiac Services at Cape Fear Valley Health. Now responsible for Heart Center outreach, Benjamin has worked in cardiac health for 19 years and has been a registered nurse for
When someone has a cardiac emergency, they often only have a few minutes before the brain and essential organs start to shut down. After placing a call to first responders, it could take them anywhere from five to 15 minutes to arrive, depending on t
Nancy Blackman. Photo provided by Blackman.In the landscape of regional rural economic development, Nancy J. Blackman stands out for providing financial opportunities to hundreds of small businesses and helping them to forge a path forward in uncerta
PHOTO BY RAYMIE DAY PHOTOGRAPHY Kaylynn Suarez became executive director of the Fayetteville Dogwood Festival in December of 2024. Since then, she has outdone herself at every turn. But it’s not just all her experience, Suarez’s positive, go-get
Happy Women’s History Month all! I hope you took some time to reflect on the important women in your life on International Women’s Day this past Saturday, March 8. I myself have had the unofficial theme song of the month “I’m Every Woman” by the irre
