Kristen M. Sellan Carpenter

Development Coordinator – Community Engagement, Cape Fear Valley Health Foundation

BIO

Kristen Carpenter joined Cape Fear Valley Health Foundation in 2021 as Development Coordinator for Community Engagement, and manages Foundation events and communications. Prior to moving to Fayetteville in 2021, she worked in heal

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Health Care

Mar 14, 2023

Step Up 4 Health Raises Funds to Support Health Programs at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center

Cape Fear Valley Health Foundation  invites the community to participate in the 2nd Annual Step Up 4 Health & Wellness Expo on Saturday, April 15, 2023, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at Methodist University. This fun, family-friendly community eve

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SPONSORS' CONTENT

	Where Tradition Meets Trust: 45 Years of Excellent Service Madison Howard - Marketing Team Leader, Systel Business Equipment

	Fayetteville State University embraces a new era of social work training Dr. Michelle E. Bates, LCSW - Interim MSW Program Director/Assistant Professor, Fayetteville State University

	United Way Marks 20 Years of Boardroom Talent with 2026 Leadership Development Graduates Crystal Moore-Williams - Community Impact Director, United Way of Cumberland County

Record enrollment, major donations and state funding highlight historic summer at FSU

Staff Report - Jul 20, 2026

Editor's note: Summer jobs

Stephanie Meador - Jul 18, 2026

Germène's Home Kitchen & Bakery now open

Faith Hatton - Jul 19, 2026

City of Fayetteville’s Homebuying HERO Program opens more doors to homeownership with revised guidelines

Staff Report - Jul 24, 2026

Highsmith-Rainey ExpressCare to permanently close

Staff Report - Jul 20, 2026

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