Volume 2 Issue 6: Aug 19, 2022

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Aug 24, 2022

Wright presented with high state honor

Photo from N.C. Dept. of Military & Veterans AffairsAt the Association of the United States Army’s Summit and Exposition in Fayetteville, RET. COL. WILLIE WRIGHT was honored with the Old North State Award on behalf of Governor Roy Cooper. &n ...

Aug 24, 2022

Cape Fear Valley Health receives award from American Heart Association

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center has received the Get With The Guidelines® – Heart Failure Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award from the American Heart Association.  The honor signifies “commitment to ensuring heart failure patients receive t ...

Aug 24, 2022

Power Breakfast Series: Managing uncertainty

Inflation, economic uncertainty, supply chain slowdowns, labor shortages and a global pandemic-these are just some of the challenges members of the business community are facing day to day.  Greater Fayetteville Business Journal is inviting ...

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

Posted Jun 27, 2025
A research lab within FSU’s Department of Mathematics and Computer science, the Intelligent Systems Laboratory (ISL) is exploring use-inspired data science, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), cybersecurity and multi-disciplinary
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Aug 24, 2022

Passing of the torch

Jenna Shackelford, EditorOn October 19, 2020, I walked into Marty Cayton’s office for the first time. After ongoing discussions about his vision for a business journal in the area, I had just signed a contract for a 1099 position. Marty hired me in h ...

Aug 24, 2022

Sharing good vibes : Edge talks of her inspiration for downtown restaurant

Photo provided by GastropubDowntown Fayetteville is now home to a new restaurant offering vegan cuisine. Vibe Gastropub, located at 131 Hay Street, is owned and operated by Ambery Edge. Food connoisseurs may recognize her from her food truck, Authent ...

Aug 24, 2022

Beloved Betsy's: Southern Pines' Betsy's crepes a community favorite

Photo provided by Betsy's CrepesFrom the corner of a coffeeshop to a building on the corner of historic downtown Southern Pines, locally-owned restaurant Betsy’s Crepes is a testament to perseverance and hope.  Betsy Markey, owner and sole ...

Aug 24, 2022

Certified for cybersecurity: IT program for high schoolers sets students up to thrive in tech industry

Chris Ried/UnsplashA local high school program has opened a door into a profitable industry for two Cumberland County students.  The Pine Forest High School Academy of Information Technology helps introduce high school students to career op ...

Aug 24, 2022

Medical merger: Cape Fear Center for Digestive Diseases and Fayetteville Gastroenterology Associates form Premier Gastroenterology

Photo provided by Premier GastroenterologyTwo of the most prominent gastroenterology firms in Cumberland County have joined forces to create Premier Gastroenterology, a new practice set to expand healthcare offerings and become an even bigger presenc ...

Aug 24, 2022

195 American Fusion

Photo provided by 195 American FusionSouthern Pines’ 195 American Fusion restaurant is a one-of-a-kind dynamic, upscale dining experience. Located at 195 Bell Avenue in Southern Pines, 195 American Fusion sits near Sand Hills Boulevard and Southern P ...


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In a city where traditional lending channels can overlook aspiring business owners from underserved communities, the Tulsa Initiative is changing the narrative around access to capital. The Fayetteville-based nonprofit has worked to expand its missio