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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Where Warfighter Needs Meet Textile Innovation: Why FEDTEX 2026 Matters

Posted Mar 4, 2026
North Carolina’s textile industry plays a critical role in national security - producing combat uniforms, protective gear, parachutes, tents, medical PPE, and advanced wearable technologies that equip and protect America’s warfighters. As global inst
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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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From soldier to realtor: Jamel Williams' mission to serve Fayetteville's homebuyers

Jamel Williams transitioned from active military duty to the civilian workforce in 2018. He entered into the field of real estate with the hope of helping other military personnel find their home, as he knew from firsthand experience the challenge th


AFCEA NC powers innovation: 2026 Innovation Summit fuels defense collaboration and stem investment

From Concept to Capability panelists (L to R) Dr. Paul Baker principal deputy (A) of the Army Science Division Army Research Office, Klinton Snead, extramural staff director for the Army Research Office, panel moderator Phil Williams, VP of corporate


Publisher's note: Rooted here, growing here

Photo by Tierra Mallorca / Unsplash Buying a house is not for the weak. This year, my husband and I decided to begin the hunt for a home. When I tell you January was one of the most stressful times in my life, I mean it from the bottom of m