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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Brian and Staci Graybill opened their third business together, Market Square Pantry, in December 2025. Photo provided by Faith Hatton. For Fayetteville entrepreneurs Brian and Staci Graybill, building a business has often started when they were
The venue features two levels, two fully stocked bars, audio-video systems including projectors, and lighting solutions, an in-house culinary team, lounge space, a bistro section and private rooms, a state-of-the-art DJ booth and on-site staff to hel
Brad and Kelley McLawhorn became business partners in 2001 when they first opened a restaurant on Reilly Road. Now, their highly praised catering company continues to impress community members with flexibility, quality and personalized service. Photo