Volume 1 Issue 10: Oct 8, 2021

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Oct 14, 2021

Work hard, play hard: Fayetteville goes extra mile to attract sporting events

FACVB is constantly on the lookout for interesting sporting events and competitions to bring to the region.  Photo provided by FACVB.In basketball, they call it a “sixth man.” Fayetteville’s Ray Floyd and Charlotte's Davis Love III loved playing ...

Oct 14, 2021

Legacy Pediatrics expands to Spring Lake

Legacy Pediatrics opened its Spring Lake location, pictured with staff on the right, on September 13.Leaving a legacy is a fundamental part of what drives Ana Hodges and what inspired the name of her pediatric clinic. Legacy Pediatrics opened its sec ...

Oct 14, 2021

Capital gains tax: What impact could Biden administration's proposed changes make?

A proposal to increase the capital gains tax has many taxpayers asking how it will affect them.The proposed increase in capital gains tax would raise the tax from 20 percent to the highest of 39.6 percent, affecting the wealthiest taxpayers on gains ...

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North Carolina Strengthens Its Position in Defense Sustainment and Innovation

Posted Apr 8, 2026
North Carolina continues to emerge as a critical hub for defense innovation and sustainment, creating new opportunities for businesses across the state - particularly in regions like Fayetteville, home to Fort Bragg and a growing defense-focused econ
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Oct 14, 2021

Local businesses make BNC125 2021 list

Every year, Business North Carolina releases BNC125, a list of the top 125 private companies in North Carolina. The list highlights the largest privately held companies within the state by collecting employment and revenue information from the compan ...

Oct 14, 2021

The impossible task

Every professional has had a moment in time where a task has seemed unmanageable. But learning how to manage those kinds of tasks can combat workplace complacency, which oftentimes leads to burnout. The word “burnout” was introduced by a psychol ...

Oct 14, 2021

Visioning the future of Spring Lake

A vision for the future of Spring Lake is being created through a new comprehensive land use plan, and a kickoff meeting was held on Thursday, Sept. 30 at the Spring Lake Recreation Center as one of the first steps to updating the plan for the first ...

Oct 14, 2021

Wellons makes a mark on Spring Lake

Billy Wellons President of Wellco Contractors and Principal Officer of WS Wellons RealtyBilly Wellons, president of Wellco Contractors and principal officer of WS Wellons Realty, has served the Spring Lake and greater area for more than five decades, ...

Oct 14, 2021

Fayetteville Area Convention and Visitors Bureau welcomes new staff members

FACVB announced on Sept. 24 the hiring of three new team members, Isaiah Griffin, Joie Schubert and Jennifer Betshlimon. Griffin will serve as the sales coordinator for the FACVB. He will work alongside other coordinators within the organization ...

Oct 14, 2021

Select Bank & Trust board of directors honor two individuals

President and CEO of Select Bank & Trust WILLIAM HEDGEPETH and Chairman of the Board GARY CICCONE were honored on Sept. 17 with Resolutions in Recognition and Appreciation for Service to Select Bank & Trust.   “We began this jo ...


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Empowering Veterans: The 2026 Fayetteville Veterans Business Expo aims to close the opportunity gap

This is the first year of the Veteran Business Expo, and it grew out of Fayetteville PWC’s Economic Impact Program, which focuses on expanding access and opportunity in public-sector contracting while strengthening the local economy. It builds off th


Bee-lieve the hype: Local apiarists and entrepreneurs share handmade crafts and helpful knowledge about our most important pollinators

Lynlene Apiary and Crafts is owned and operated by mother-daughter duo Carolyn Kleinert and Jolene Kleinert. They are certified apiarists and sell honey, candles made with beeswax, soaps and other crafts at local farmers markets. Photos by GFBJ.Lynle


The Hive of Hope Mills: A community catalyst for connection and engagement

Kevin Grant, THOHM executive director, shared the story behind why he wanted to bring this venue to Hope Mills at the grand opening. Photo by GFBJ.The Hive of Hope Mills (THOHM) has been the vision of Kevin Grant, a local developer and the THOHM exec