Volume 4 Issue 15: Jan 17, 2025

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Jan 27, 2025

Meet Shannon Bell: Cape Fear Botanical Garden's new director of philanthropy is ready to hit the ground running in the new year

Shannon BellAs a non-profit organization dedicated to “transforming people’s relationship with plants and the natural world,” the Cape Fear Botanical Garden has a very unique mission to educate and provide programs and events to connect the people of ...

Jan 23, 2025

CEO seeks new start: Cool Spring Downtown District CEO Bianca Shoneman announces resignation

During Shoneman’s tenure, the Cool Spring Downtown District was able to expand their event offerings including their monthly Fourth Friday and Night Circus NYE Spectacular events and advocate for and launch Fayetteville’s social district downtow ...

Jan 23, 2025

Sky high economic output: Seven local airports report a combined economic output of $1B+ according to the 2025 State of Aviation report

Out of a reported $88 billion in economic output across the state, seven airports within the Greater Fayetteville Business Journal’s coverage area contributed a combined $1.4 billion. Photo by Gary Lopater via unsplash.com.  North Carolina’ ...

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Certify your future: FSU offers IT training that sets you up for success now and in the years to come

Posted Apr 1, 2025
In a tight job market, finding your niche and setting yourself apart from the competition is essential. As technology continues to evolve rapidly, businesses are in constant need of qualified technology professionals to assist them in advancing their
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Jan 23, 2025

From traphouse to greenhouse: Fayetteville based non-profit organization looks to repurpose neglected urban properties to ensure 'Er'body Eatz'

The ‘From TrapHouse to Greenhouse’ initiative by Er'Body Eatz is a transformative community program focused on addressing food insecurity and revitalizing neglected urban neighborhoods. Photo provided by Er'body Eatz.Longtime Chef J’Kwan Fulmore want ...

Jan 23, 2025

Ensuring a successful future: Landon Bentham takes the reins as owner of Callahan & Rice Insurance Group, Inc.

After 10 years of working for Mark Rice (left), Landon Bentham (right) has assumed ownership of long-standing companyCallahan & Rice Insurance Group. Rice will continue to work with the company to serve clients. Photo by GFBJ. Callahan & ...


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All in one: Fort Bragg's Exceptional Family Member Program celebrates new office space in Soldier Support Center

From left to right: 1st Lt. Grace Vanarendonk, EFMP Screening Nurse, Col. Stephanie Mont, Commander of Womack Army Medical Center, Col. Chad Mixon, Fort Bragg Garrison Commander, Casey Clark, Program Manager for the Fort Bragg Exceptional Family Memb


Scene change: Historic theater in Lumberton embraces growth with new 8,200 square foot annex addition

A rendering of the completed 8,200 square foot annex addition. Image provided by Carolina Civic Center Historic Theater.The Carolina Civic Center Historic Theater originally opened in 1928 as a vaudeville and silent film house. Now, nearly 100 years


Keeping an eye on AI

It is always such a trip for me to watch pieces of media from the past to see how people envisioned the future. I may sound old when I say this but, does anyone remember The Jetsons? The family of the future with the robot maid named Rosie? Did you a