Volume 1 Issue 9: Sep 24, 2021

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Oct 1, 2021

AI and the power of your gut

Marty Cayton, publisher of Greater Fayetteville Business Journal, was the keynote speaker for day one of the 2021 TechNet event.This past Thursday, I had the honor of speaking at Armed Forces Communications andElectronics Association’s annual TechNet ...

Oct 1, 2021

An 'epic market' - What does the future hold for residential real estate?

With rising home prices and shortages of inventory being a trend over the past year, the demand for housing and surge in costs have been hot topics.David Sattlemeyer, president of Longleaf Pine Realtors, explained the demand the region has been seein ...

Oct 1, 2021

Preparing for ransomware attack: Senior VP of Booz Allen Hamilton warns of dangers of being ill-prepared for cyber attacks

Anyone could be a victim of a ransomware attack, and preparing in advancecould save companies millions of dollars.Over the years, the world has watched the news unfold of massive cyber attacks that have financially wreaked havoc oncompanies and their ...

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Local perinatologist leaves lasting legacy of compassionate care

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Dr. Stuart Shelton, a renowned maternal-fetal medicine specialist at Cape Fear Valley Perinatology, has dedicated more than 20 years to providing exceptional high-risk obstetric care, touching the lives of multiple generations of patients.Dr. Shelton
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Oct 1, 2021

FTCC celebrates awards and appointments of employees

The North Carolina Community College Journal of Teaching Innovation selected DR. TIFFANY WATTS and IAN WOLF to serve as assistant editors for its publication. Watts, the college’s associate vice president of curriculum programs, expressed how the app ...

Oct 1, 2021

Instructor Rhiannon Holley receives Red Hat Academy top honor

Red Hat Academy, a college-level curriculum program that offers resources and certifications at discounted prices, recently hosted its2021 North American Training Partner and Instructor Conference. It was there that FTCC instructor RHIANNON HOLLEY re ...

Oct 1, 2021

FSU announces Board of Visitors made up of community stakeholders

Fayetteville State University recently announced the formation of its Board of Visitors. There are 53 members appointed to the Board, which will function as an advisory board to Chancellor Darrell T. Allison and senior leadership at the school.  ...

Oct 1, 2021

FirstHealth of the Carolinas honors its 2021 nursing leadership academy graduates

In a press release earlier this month, FirstHealth announced the graduates of their nursing leadership academy.  The names of the graduates are ASHLEY COLLINS, R.N., MSN, CMSRN; JENNIFER CUMMINGS, R.N, MSN, CCRN; REBECCA LOCKLEAR, MSN, BSN, ...

Oct 1, 2021

Cumberland County Board of Commissioners recognizes attorneys

Cumberland County attorney RICK MOOREFIELD and District Attorney BILLY WEST were recently recognized by the Cumberland County Board of Commissioners and presented with clocks at a local meeting. Moorefield, the former president of the North Caro ...

Oct 1, 2021

Renaming Bragg: Base asks community input on new name

The mandate from Congress to change the name of Fort Bragg has been apoint of contention for many local citizens, business owners and veterans alike.Nevertheless, the Fort Bragg Naming Commission invites locals to voice theiropinions on the upcoming ...


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ArtScape 9 Brings New Public Art and Sponsorship Opportunities to Downtown Fayetteville

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FSU students and faculty make strides towards advancement in applied AI in the Intelligent Systems Laboratory

Sambit Bhattacharya, Ph.D. - Professor of Computer Science and Director of the Intelligent Systems Lab, Fayetteville State University
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Federal Food Series Webinars Will Connect North Carolina Food Businesses with Government Buyers

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In The Current Issue

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