Volume 4 Issue 17: Feb 14, 2025

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Feb 20, 2025

A productive getaway: Cumberland County Board of Commissioners establishes county's strategic priorities and goals during two-day retreat

County Commissioners and members of the leadership team brainstorm strategic plans. Pictured from left to right:Commissioner Jeannette Council, Budget and Performance Director Deborah Shaw, Assistant County Manager Sally Shutt, Board of Commissioners ...

Feb 20, 2025

Promoting a president: First Bank promotes acting president to new CEO

Adam Currie - Photo provided by First BankThe Board of Directors of First Bancorp (NASDAQ - FBNC), the parent company of First Bank (the “Bank”), have announced the promotion of G. Adam Currie from President to Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ba ...

Feb 20, 2025

Editor's note: Much to celebrate in February

Image made with CanvaYou gotta love February, between Black History Month, Valentine’s Day, Groundhog Day, Chinese New Year and the much lesser known National Tortellini Day (also on Feb. 14, mark your calendars for next year) there is so much to cel ...

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Maddie Kellogg
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GivingTuesday: An opportunity for your giving to go further

Posted Nov 1, 2026
If you're planning to make charitable gifts this holiday season, Cumberland Community Foundation's GivingTuesday campaign may be the best opportunity to make your generosity go further. Gifts made through the GivingTuesday campaign to support lo
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Feb 20, 2025

Can Do Academy: DistiNCtly Fayetteville launches new tourism academy

DistiNCtly Fayetteville, the destination marketing organization (DMO) for the Fayetteville and Cumberland County, North Carolina region, has announced the launch of The Can Do Academy, a transformative online training program created to equip the loc ...

Feb 20, 2025

Home Builders Association of Fayetteville invites industry veterans to share about their experiences, challenges and the evolution of home building over the past 50 years

From left to right: Billy Wellons, Ralph Huff, Harold Kidd and Murray Duggins. The Home Builders Association of Fayetteville (HBAF) hosted real estate professionals from the area at Segra Stadium’s Aevex Veteran’s Lounge on Feb. 6, 2025 for the first ...

Feb 20, 2025

Economic Horizons: The Greater Fayetteville Business Journal is proud to welcome the community to the first Power Breakfast of 2025

The First Power Breakfast of the year is here. The business community is invited to join the Greater Fayetteville Business Journal (GFBJ) at the Cape Fear Botanical Garden in the Ralph and Linda Huff Orangery on Feb. 27 from 7:30-9:30 a.m. To br ...


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Putting mental health first: Inside Cape Fear Valley Health’s behavioral health system

John Bigger - Corporate Director of Behavioral Health, Sleep Medicine and Clinical Research, Cape Fear Valley Health
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How public art transforms everyday spaces

Sondra Martin - Distinguished Professor of Art, Fayetteville State University
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The Future of Neurosurgery: From Repairing Damage to Restoring Function

Ryan Hess, M.D. - Neurosurgeon, FirstHealth of the Carolinas

In The Current Issue

Answering the call: A lifetime dedicated to emergency care

Matthew Harmody, M.D. - Photo by Rachel Garrison PhotographyMatthew Harmody, M.D., has spent his career serving others. From decades of leadership in emergency medicine and emergency medical services to his extraordinary work as a living kidney donor


The Flower Bar: A new creative oasis for women in Fayetteville

Photo by Samantha MethenyThe Flower Bar is Fayetteville’s first experiential craft and cocktail lounge. Located at 719 Sterling St. in Fayetteville, N.C., The Flower Bar is scheduled to open this December. Co-owners Johanna Brumm and Dennis Bonnema a


Editor's note: Giving thanks

As we move into November and prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving, I’m reflecting on the many things that I am thankful for. First, I am thankful for my wonderful family and friends who brighten every day and bring me so much joy. I’m also thankful