Volume 4 Issue 20: Mar 28, 2025

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Apr 3, 2025

100 years young: The Prince Charles Hotel sees new life with incoming businesses and ongoing renovations

Fayetteville City Councilwoman Brenda McNair, building Owner Rory Dowling, the real estate team over leasing and community manager for the Residences at the Prince Charles Sherry Wcislak cut the ribbon for the community. Photo by GFBJNew life can be ...

Apr 3, 2025

Finding solutions: SOFtact Solutions carries a passion for problem-solving in support of today's warfighters and other government entities

Since starting her company in 2017, MA has grown her company to include over 80 employees and contractors, handling work in Communication, Computers,Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Center (C5ISR) suite.Graphic provided by SOFtact ...

Apr 3, 2025

Food for a cause: 18th Annual Bread 'N Bowls event highlights upcoming programs and developments for area nonprofit

Current Executive Director of Inasmuch Pastor Craig Morrison (left) continues to work with Founder and previous Executive Director Sue Byrd (right) who continues to volunteer with the organization. Photo by GFBJ.For the last 18 years, Fayetteville Ar ...

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Local perinatologist leaves lasting legacy of compassionate care

Posted Jun 30, 2025
Dr. Stuart Shelton, a renowned maternal-fetal medicine specialist at Cape Fear Valley Perinatology, has dedicated more than 20 years to providing exceptional high-risk obstetric care, touching the lives of multiple generations of patients.Dr. Shelton
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Apr 3, 2025

Publisher's note: Welcome spring!

Springtime is finally here, and so is the yellow fog that coats our cars and wreaks havoc on our sinuses! Aside from this, new life is displaying itself all around us. The grass is greening up, the flowers are once again blooming and in Fayetteville, ...

Apr 3, 2025

Stronger together: Future Rich Aunties empowers women entrepreneurs at fourth annual Business Summit

The Fayetteville based group Future Rich Aunties serves as a hub for business referrals, connecting women entrepreneurs to new clients and opportunities while supporting their journey to financial independence. Photo provided by Future Rich Aunties.F ...


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ArtScape 9 Brings New Public Art and Sponsorship Opportunities to Downtown Fayetteville

Josh Murray - Director of Development, Arts Council of Fayetteville|Cumberland County
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FSU students and faculty make strides towards advancement in applied AI in the Intelligent Systems Laboratory

Sambit Bhattacharya, Ph.D. - Professor of Computer Science and Director of the Intelligent Systems Lab, Fayetteville State University
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Federal Food Series Webinars Will Connect North Carolina Food Businesses with Government Buyers

Bill Simons - Regional Program Manager, Goldsboro, North Carolina Military Business Center

In The Current Issue

Wrapping up nicely: Major construction finishes up on new R & R Brewing location coming soon to downtown Clinton

Since announcing their intention to move into the historical Henry Vann building in 2023, the R & R team has been busy working with local and state historical preservation organizations to renovate the building.


Rich in memories: Rich Farm & Venue offers affordable space with modern amenities for customers to reserve for their special celebrations

Rich Farm & Venue is a 37-acre space with amenities suitable for any occasion such as weddings, birthday parties and more. Photos provided by Rich Farm & Venue. Rich Farm & Venue in the town of Roseboro combines affordable prices and


A novel concept: New bookstore and wine bar coming to downtown Fayetteville

Kellie Artis is the owner of Bound & Vine, a soon-to-open independent bookstore and wine bar. Photo by GFBJ. Bookworms and wine lovers are in for a treat as downtown’s newest tenant prepares to open later this year. Kellie Artis is the