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David Grantham, M.D. and Raymond Washington, M.D.

Bariatric Surgeon, FirstHealth of the Carolinas
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Dr. Grantham earned his medical degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. After completing a residency in general surgery, he completed a fellowship in advanced laparoscopic and minimally invasive surgery at Wak

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Apr 1, 2026

Advances in Bariatric Surgery: Robotics, Revisions and What’s Ahead

Bariatric surgery has evolved significantly in recent years, offering patients safer procedures, faster recoveries and better long-term outcomes. Bariatric surgeons at the Metabolic & Weight Management Center in Pinehurst say new technologies, pa

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Editor's note: Traditions and new beginnings

Hello, loyal readers. I am writing to you as someone older and therefore wiser (okay, I’m actually writing this the day before my birthday, but you will receive your copy after I’ve already celebrated). I was reminded of how truly blessed I am t


Certified in self-care: Renaissance Day Spa expands luxury offerings, renovates spaces and builds new Fayetteville location

Renaissance offers a broad range of massage services, from standard Swedish and deep tissue massages to signature massages that offer clients aromatherapy, a farmhouse-sourced “honey heel glaze” foot treatment and hot stone therapy. Photo by Style To


Locally sourced, family-owned: No-BS Meats celebrates the opening of its new storefront in downtown Fayetteville

Nikole (pictured) and Lakota Shawn began selling their meat at farmers markets and in an online store in 2024. Now, they’ve opened their first brick-and-mortar location. Photo by GFBJ.The Shawn family believes in quality, locally sourced food, and th