Volume 5 Issue 19: Mar 13, 2026

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Mar 19, 2026

CommWell Health opening new location in Coats; announces retirement of CEO

Graphic courtesy of CommWell HealthCommWell Health, a large private nonprofit Community Health Center, was recently awarded a competitive grant through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to expand essential healthcare access in C ...

Mar 19, 2026

Advancing military technology: Dragon's Lair pitch goes from idea to production

Spc. Alexander Soto, a paratrooper assigned to the 1st Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, presents the modular drone case at the Airborne Innovation Lab, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Feb. 9, 2026. Soto noted the recurring problem of drones ...

Mar 19, 2026

Hogs & chickens & turkeys, oh my! Sampson County Friends of Agriculture Ag Rally scheduled for March 17

Graphic provided by Sampson County Friends of AgricultureThe Sampson County Friends of Agriculture would like to invite the greater Fayetteville community to their annual Agriculture Rally on March 17, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. Originally organized by ...

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How to turn business risk into resilience: Four proactive steps every business needs to take

Posted Apr 1, 2026
Running a small or midsize business means balancing challenges with opportunity. But according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, one in four small businesses are just one disruption away from shutting down.1  When a single storm, system outa
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Mar 19, 2026

Ignite your next chapter: Ignite Loan Program fuels business growth and expansions

The Carolina Small Business Development Fund created and privately operates Ignite, a flexible loan program offering up to $75,000 to help small businesses thrive. Hope Mills-based Barbra Ann’s Southern Fried Chicken is a business that received fundi ...

Mar 19, 2026

The rise of Hope Mills: Luxury and community with The One Apartments and Sweetwater Homes

The One is a 360-unit luxury apartment development offering one, two and three-bedroom options, and Sweetwater will offer 75 new homes. ...


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41 years strong: Highstreet Warren Insurance Group adapts while staying true to its founder

Highstreet Warren Insurance Group has 15 in-office employees. Many staff members have been with the organization for a decade or more. Photos provided by Highstreet Warren Insurance Group A longstanding family business in Fayetteville is sharing


Building up business leaders: Fayetteville invests in its next generation with annual leadership summit

Now in its third year, the Next Generation Business Summit is becoming a fixture in Fayetteville — a business event that incorporates professional development, community-building and cultivating young talent in Fayetteville.On April 21, roughly 200 y