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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Learn how the Watchman Procedure can reduce your risk of stroke without making you reliant on blood thinners

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Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is the most common irregular heart rhythm that begins in your heart’s upper chambers. Symptoms of AFib include extreme fatigue, heart palpitations, shortness of breath, fainting, chest pain and dizziness. Untreated AFi
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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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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