Volume 4 Issue 23: May 9, 2025

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May 15, 2025

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 ...

May 15, 2025

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 ...

May 15, 2025

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 ...

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FSU's Forensic Science Program produces workforce ready scientists with a competitive edge

Posted May 27, 2025
Through strategic investments on the state-of-the art laboratory equipment, diversified forensic science program curriculum, small class size (12:1) student to faculty ratio in forensic specialized courses and strong emphasis on hands-on learning, Fa
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May 15, 2025

Sweet escape at Sweet Valley: New overnight luxury campers and cottages opening soon at Sweet Valley Ranch

Queen’s Landing is a handcrafted one-bedroom log cabin that was built using trees harvested from the Sweet Valley Ranchproperty. Plans are also being considered for a smaller two-bedroom cabin option for guests in the future. Photos provided by Sweet ...

May 5, 2025

Licensed to build; City of Fayetteville’s ECD department brings General License Prep Program to local contractors

The City of Fayetteville’s Economic & Community Development department is working to invest in the services and skills of local contractors by offering a new course to the community.Applications are open for the General License Prep Program, a gu ...


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Interns need you: The "My Future So Bright Program" is seeking businesses for summer 2025 cohorts

The My Future So Bright Program is seeking businesses to participate in this year’s summer cohorts. Small businesses in all industries are encouraged to participate. Photos provided by Mid-Carolina Regional Council.The My Future So Bright Summer Job


Thrifty operations: Fort Bragg Thrift Store marks historic transition to ASYMCA operations

Fort Bragg Thrift Store Manager, Anna Prospero, and Thrift Store Floor Supervisor, Clea Frazier, pose with Fort Bragg ASYMCA Executive Director, Jeremy Hester and the thrift store staff. Photos by Jason Ragucci, Fort Bragg Garrison Public Affairs Off


Editor's note: Happy half-year!

Happy half year everyone! Believe it or not, we are now in June of 2025, officially halfway through the year. A few nights ago, I was looking over a vision board I had made at the beginning of the year. One of my best friends invited me to a vis