Volume 4 Issue 24: May 23, 2025

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May 29, 2025

Tech for a cause: 2025 Tech ID Day showcases new innovations while supporting warfighters and a good cause

To wrap up the first day, attendees were able to meet up for a social event at the Brad Halling American Whiskey Ko. in Southern Pines where a $10,000 check was presented to the Joint Special Operations Foundation for their scholarship fund. Photo pr ...

May 29, 2025

Gathering great ideas: Business incubator coming to the 400 block of Hay Street

The three-story, 200,000 square-foot business incubator space is located at 420 Maiden Lane. The building features an elevator, construction has begun on handicap bathrooms for the first floor and the second and third floors feature window walls offering views of Segra Stadium. ...

May 29, 2025

Planting seeds of H.O.P.E: FTCC's Hope, Opportunity, Prosperity through Education Program provides empowerment through hands-on learning

Image provided by FTCCFocused on building the local workforce and streamlining the education process through real world learning, the Hope, Opportunity, Prosperity through Education Program at Fayetteville Technical Community College (FTCC), also kno ...

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Federal Food Series Webinars Will Connect North Carolina Food Businesses with Government Buyers

Posted Jul 2, 2025
North Carolina’s diverse food industry has a unique opportunity to engage directly with federal agencies and prime contractors during an upcoming federal food webinar series. Hosted by the North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) and the North
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May 29, 2025

Publisher's note: Wisdom is the key to successfully deploying knowledge

In this issue, we are highlighting education. As I think back on my own formal education, I also can’t help but reflect on the thoughts of one of my greatest heroes of history, Sir Winston Churchill. Here are three of his quotes about education and l ...

May 29, 2025

Eyes on the skies: Fayetteville Regional Airport’s Aviation Career Education (ACE) Academy introduces youth to aviation careers

Students will get an insider’s view on operations within the national airspace system and see firsthand how air traffic controllers manage the skies and ensure safe flights. Photos provided by the City of Fayetteville.The Fayetteville Regional Airpor ...

May 8, 2025

Emerging Technology Institute announces new A.I. Specialist Apprenticeship Program

Emerging Technology Institute (ETI) is excited to announce the registration of its Artificial Intelligence Specialist Apprenticeship Program through ApprenticeshipNC. The new program is ETI’s first Registered Apprenticeship. ETI registered the a ...


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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