Volume 4 Issue 13: Dec 6, 2024

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Dec 13, 2024

Sustainment Symposium 2024: ARSOF Sustainment Symposium focuses on force development, transformation and GSB integration

Participants of the United States Army Special Operations Forces (ARSOF) annual Sustainment Symposium took agroup photo on 15 November 2024, Fort Liberty N.C. Photo provided by Staff Sgt. Emely Eckels, 528th Sustainment Brigade The 528th Sustain ...

Dec 13, 2024

Coffee for a cause: Miller's Brew Coffee Shop prepares to expand operations with a second location at West Regional Library in Fayetteville

Cumberland County Public Library held a key ceremony on Monday, Nov. 25, to officially welcome Miller’s Brew to Café Westat West Regional Library. Pictured from left are Karl Molnar (back left), Pam Marinelli, Kim Molar, Joey Marinelli, AssistantCoun ...

Dec 13, 2024

What makes Fayetteville distinct: Tourists and locals alike can enjoy a new resource that showcases the best of the area's attractions

Photo provided by DistiNCtly Fayetteville.DistiNCtly Fayetteville, the official tourism site of Fayetteville and Cumberland County, recently launched their Fayetteville Area Destination Guide available in print and digital format. The guide high ...

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Why Skilled Trades Matter: Addressing the Decline and Urgent Need in Plumbing and HVAC

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Amidst the technological revolution and evolving workforce, skilled trades remain a  lynchpin of society. The roles of plumbers and HVAC technicians are critical—not only for daily  comfort and safety, but for broader economic stability. Ho
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Dec 12, 2024

Editor's note: The tree is up!

Photo from Element5/PexelsI’m not sure when Fayetteville and the southern regions of NC finally got the memo, but it is finally starting to feel like winter! Hallelujah! I wish I could say that I waited until the official start of the month of D ...

Dec 12, 2024

No place like home: Homes at Fort Liberty celebrates new office space and a year of success in business

Homes at Fort Liberty Owner/ Broker Paula Dingwall (right) cuts the ribbon for her new office space with her husband and longtime supporter Dennis Dingwall (left). Photo by GFBJ.Homes at Fort Liberty celebrated a new development for the up and coming ...

Dec 12, 2024

That's a first! Elizabethtown community celebrates grand opening of Brickhouse Seafood & Cafe, the town’s first seafood restaurant

The restaurant began serving the community on Oct. 14. The official grand opening took place on Friday, Nov. 15 with theElizabethtown-White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce organizing an official ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate. Photo by GFBJ.Eliza ...


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Editor's note: Happy Mother's Day

Photo provided by magnific.comWith Mother’s Day coming up this weekend, I’d like to give a shoutout to my wonderful mom, who has done so much to shape me into the person I am today. My mom, Jeanne Meador, is a brilliant example of a selfless, in


Mental health milestone: FSU celebrates $1.45M investment in student mental health and accessibility

At center, Chancellor Darrell T. Allison and Juanette Council, Ed.D., vice chancellor for student affairs, cut the ribbon to celebrate the grand reopening of Fayetteville State University's newly renovated Spaulding Building, joined by campus leaders


A hub for innovation: FCEDC repurposes landmark Fayetteville building into a future-focused hub

FCEDC has officially moved its staff and operations to 611 W. Russell St. The 35,800- square-foot center was previously home to Homemakers Furniture and Interiors. Renovations began in the fall of 2025 and are expected to be completed in the next six to eight months. Currently, FCEDC staff are working within an open 7,500-square-foot floor plan as initial improvements progress.