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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Incorporating academic readings in economics classrooms: A collaborative research initiative

Posted Nov 12, 2025
A growing movement in economics education is reshaping how students engage with complex social issues and develop critical thinking skills. Spearheaded by a collaborative team of professors from Fayetteville State University, Tulane University, St. C
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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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Where river meets home: Cape Overlook brings affordable riverfront living to Lillington

Smith Douglas Homes has launched its notable development called Cape Overlook, a 63.95-acre subdivision situated on the Cape Fear River near Wildlife Road.


From service to success: Walsingham Group Inc. partners with nonprofit groups to help Veterans join them as part of the civilian workforce

Walsingham Group Inc., an organization federally recognized for its efforts and emphasis on hiring Veterans is partnering with local and national organizations to recruit, hire and retain Veteran talent. Photo generated using Canva AI.Walsingham Grou


Bah, Humbug! Annual Christmas event A Dickens Holiday returns to downtown Fayetteville in 2025

Costumed actors will roam the streets, carriage rides will guide visitors throughout and the traditional candlelight processional and illumination ceremony will be included at this year’s A Dickens Holiday. Photo provided by A Dickens Holiday, taken