Volume 2 Issue 1: Jun 3, 2022

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Jun 14, 2022

Juneteenth Freedom Festival: Local organizations commemorate holiday with four-day celebration

Following the success of the New Year’s Eve event, Cool Spring Downtown District expects a successful turnout at the Juneteenth Celebration. GRAPHIC PROVIDED BY COOL SPRING DOWNTOWN DISTRICT.For the fourth time, a Juneteenth Freedom Festival will be ...

Jun 8, 2022

FTCC names NISOD Excellence Award winners

Fayetteville Technical Community College honored 14 members of its faculty and staff for being awarded the 2022 National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development Excellence Award. ...

Jun 8, 2022

Build NC: Fitch Ratings emphasizes growth, resilience in commentary on Build NC bonds

Fitch Ratings reported that revenues for FY 2021 were better than anticipated, bringing in $1.56 billion. FALAQ LAZUARDI/UNSPLASHFitch Ratings, an internationally recognized and award-winning provider of credit ratings, commentary and research, recen ...

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Save your skin: Cape Fear Valley Health announces opening of new dermatology clinic, reminds patients to protect themselves from the sun as summer begins

Posted Jun 17, 2026
Cape Fear Valley Dermatology opened on June 15, with a ribbon-cutting celebration scheduled for June 22 at 12 p.m.This is an expansion of services, bringing new and enhanced dermatology care to Fayetteville and the surrounding communities. Locat
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Jun 8, 2022

FTCC librarian accepted into NCLA Leadership institute

FTCC librarian Kris Obele Bele was recently accepted into the North Carolina Library Association (NCLA) 2022 Leadership Institute. ...

Jun 8, 2022

UNCP appoints Djerdjouri, Skuka as deans

DjerdjouriDR. MOHAMED DJERDJOURI will transition into his role as dean of the Thomas School of Business at UNC Pembroke on July 18.An academic leader with three decades of experience in higher education, Djerdjouri serves as dean of the Johnson Colle ...

Jun 8, 2022

Fayetteville State University announces new hires, promotions

Fayetteville State University recently announced the promotions and hiring of several administrative staff, including Wesley Fountain, Wendell Phillips, Roberto E. Bryan Jr., and Pamela Baldwin. ...

Jun 8, 2022

Sixty-three people awarded academic scholarships at Cumberland Community Foundation reception

Recently, the Cumberland Community Foundation announced $765,375 in scholarship awards to students. ...

Jun 8, 2022

Hansen honored with award from Pan-African Academy of Christian Surgeons

On May 17, the Pan-African Academy of Christian Surgeons honored Dr. Erik Hansen with the Surgical Humanitarian Award at the 2022 meeting of the American Pediatric Surgical Association. ...

Jun 8, 2022

Fayetteville Woodpeckers hire new Stadium Operations Director

After joining the Houston Astros organization in May 2021, Matt Chappell has been hired as the director of stadium operations for the Fayetteville Woodpeckers. ...


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Growing and glowing: Skin Specialists of Fayetteville expands into new Owen Drive facility, plans July grand reopening

Photo provided by Skin Specialists of FayettevilleA Veteran-owned Fayetteville medical spa that launched during the COVID-19 pandemic has grown into a multi-disciplinary aesthetics and wellness practice — winning the 2024 Readers’ Choice Award for Be


Savoring tradition: How Yinzers is bringing Pittsburgh's iconic flavors to Fayetteville

Josh Buracchio and his wife Gina had a vision two years ago: to bring the best of their beloved Pittsburgh’s culinary scene to Fayetteville. They created Yinzers, an in-demand food truck known for its take on the traditional Pittsburgh sandwiches. Ph


Publisher's note: Medical marvel

Photo by GFBJI’m sorry—what do you mean we’re already halfway through June? Wasn’t April last week? You’ll have to forgive my confusion. You see, on Friday, June 5, just one day after a successful Power Breakfast, my dear husband brought home a