Volume 1 Issue 15: Dec 22, 2021

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Jan 7, 2022

New hotel: Fayetteville lodging industry is Army strong

From tanks to self-propelled rocket launchers, Fort Bragg soldiers drive a lot of big vehicles. Soldiers and their families also drive the local economy. Now, with two decades of major deployments over, Bragg is back to its full complement of more th ...

Jan 7, 2022

The Cape Fear Valley Blood Donor Center calls on businesses to host drives during the holiday season

For nearly 60 years, the Cape Fear Valley Blood Donor Center has filled a need as the community’s blood bank, thanks to continual support from local volunteers who choose to give blood to support patients in the area who need donations. Since th ...

Jan 7, 2022

Where is print headed? Experts say print is a viable marketing option for intentional readers

Over 1,800 newspapers have closed in the U.S. since 2004 and about 90 local newsrooms closed during the COVID-19 pandemic, poynter.org reported. As more communities lose access to local news and newspapers close, the future of print media looks ...

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Southeast Region Federal Construction, Infrastructure & Environmental Summit Concludes in Wilmington

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The Southeast Region Federal Construction, Infrastructure & Environmental Summit, hosted by the North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) and the Offices of U.S. Senators Thom Tillis and Ted Budd, successfully concluded three days of high-v
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Jan 6, 2022

Lumbee Guaranty Bank: Celebrating 50 years of serving the community

Lumbee Guaranty Bank is going strong 50 years after it was founded, but the company had humble beginnings. "The origination of the bank was essentially due to a group of businessmen in Pembroke, North Carolina, who perceived a need for banking s ...

Dec 29, 2021

Chambers of Commerce move forward after the pandemic

Chambers of commerce provide valuable resources and relationship connections that can be vital to the growth of a business. Joining a Chamber of Commerce can significantly improve visibility, connect to local government affairs, provide resources for ...

Dec 16, 2021

Fazoli's acquired by global franchising company

FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands Inc. announced in a press release today that it has finalized the acquisition of Fazoli’s from funds under management by Sentinel Capital Partners. The acquisition totalled $130 million. At present, Faz ...

Dec 14, 2021

Will gas prices stay down over the holiday?

In the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, some businesspeople are tying up loose ends before taking some time off to enjoy the Christmas season; others are planning to skip town earlier; some businesspeople are continuing with work as usual. Re ...

Dec 10, 2021

VentureSouth named one of top ten angel investment groups in North America

VentureSouth was recently recognized by the Angel Capital Association as being in the top ten angel investment groups in North America. This is the fourth time that VentureSouth has received the recognition.  VentureSouth was recognize ...

Dec 7, 2021

Study shows Sampson and Duplin County residents have positive feelings toward renewable energy efforts, agriculture

Graphic provided by CHS & AssociatesA recent survey conducted by CHS & Associates indicates that Sampson County residents have positive feelings toward their local community. Five hundred registered voters in Duplin and Sampson Counties ...


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Grow Your Business With a Partner You Can Trust

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FSU’s 4th annual Military Appreciation Luncheon showcases a powerful support ecosystem

Ariel Aponte - Associate Vice Chancellor, External Affairs, Fayetteville State University

In The Current Issue

Editor's note: Happy Mother's Day

Photo provided by magnific.comWith Mother’s Day coming up this weekend, I’d like to give a shoutout to my wonderful mom, who has done so much to shape me into the person I am today. My mom, Jeanne Meador, is a brilliant example of a selfless, in


Mental health milestone: FSU celebrates $1.45M investment in student mental health and accessibility

At center, Chancellor Darrell T. Allison and Juanette Council, Ed.D., vice chancellor for student affairs, cut the ribbon to celebrate the grand reopening of Fayetteville State University's newly renovated Spaulding Building, joined by campus leaders


A hub for innovation: FCEDC repurposes landmark Fayetteville building into a future-focused hub

FCEDC has officially moved its staff and operations to 611 W. Russell St. The 35,800- square-foot center was previously home to Homemakers Furniture and Interiors. Renovations began in the fall of 2025 and are expected to be completed in the next six to eight months. Currently, FCEDC staff are working within an open 7,500-square-foot floor plan as initial improvements progress.