Volume 2 Issue 10: Oct 21, 2022

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Oct 27, 2022

BHAWK Distillery: Two military Veterans celebrate service, their community and the fallen with the launch of a new brand in Southern Pines

Photo provided by Jessica HallingA new distillery campus is in development in Southern Pines brought to the area by two Moore County locals. Married army veterans Jessica and Bradley Halling have already begun clearing off a plot of land for the futu ...

Oct 27, 2022

Accessible treatment options: Fayetteville area substance abuse resources include largest treatment facility in the state

Photo courtesy of Alex Green/PexelsIn 2020, North Carolina ranked 18th in the nation for the highest drug overdose death rate according to statistics from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. In 2022, The North Carolina Department of Health ...

Oct 27, 2022

Dunn Chamber President and entrepreneur shares past experiences & thoughts on economic growth

Photo courtesy of AnnaScott Cross PhotographyBusinessman Wesley Johnson has notable community presence and shares insights on how to ‘grow smart’ in the business community. With honesty as his best policy, coupled with a strong sense of innovation, J ...

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Gratitude: Honoring the generosity of a community by maximizing impact

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When I truly recognized that the United Way of Cumberland County exists only through the generosity of this community, it fundamentally changed me, as a leader and as a person.Your United Way does not receive state or federal funding. We are sustaine
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Oct 27, 2022

Mash House Brewing Co. bringing local, green, in-house brews to the Fayetteville area

Photo provided by: Brittany Gazda Photography Locals in Fayetteville pass by it regularly, on the way to the mall, on the way home from work, and if you have ever tried to take a shortcut from Morganton Road to Highway 24 you may not have even n ...

Oct 12, 2022

Cumberland County Board of Elections announces Amaro as Elections Director

The Cumberland County Board of Elections announced on Oct. 11 that Angie Amaro has been appointed as the county’s Elections Director. ...

Oct 12, 2022

Fort Bragg Navy veteran named Management Council President of the DANC

The Defense Alliance of North Carolina Management Council has a new President with John Bellamy starting the position at the start of October. ...

Oct 5, 2022

UNCP’s Loury Floyd presented with state leadership award

UNC Pembroke’s Dean of the School of Education Dr. Loury Floyd has been recognized for her work and contributions to the North Carolina Education Preparation Program. ...

Oct 5, 2022

Morrow announced as Assistant County Manager for Harnett County

Harnett County Manager Brent Trout announced Michael Morrow as the newest team member of the Harnett County Manager’s Office. ...

Oct 5, 2022

Chilausky joins Campbell Law as assistant director of Academic Support

Campbell Law School Dean J. Rich Leonard has announced Meredith Chilausky has joined the school as assistant director of Academic Support and Bar Success. ...


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Where Tradition Meets Trust: 45 Years of Excellent Service

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FSU expands cybersecurity training with high‑success certification training programs

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Doing Business with USSOCOM: A Strategic Opportunity for North Carolina Companies

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In The Current Issue

Preserving rural roots: Gray's Creek residents launch effort to become a town

Proposed incorporation boundary (pink) · Gray’s Creek, Cumberland County, N.C. This is a working draft and is subject to revision. Image courtesy of grayscreeknc.com. After decades as an unincorporated rural community in Cumberland County, Gray’


Strategic planning: Fayetteville Regional Airport Director LaGala outlines plans for continued growth

An aircraft departs Fayetteville Regional Airport, connecting travelers and businesses to hundreds of domestic and international destinations through onestop service via American Airlines and Delta Air Lines. Photos provided by Fayetteville Regional


Celebrating local flavor: Join in the fun during the fourth annual Peach Week in Moore County

Visit Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen welcome this festival as an opportunity to highlight local peach producersand small business owners in Moore County. Photos provided by Visit Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen.Visit Pinehurst, Southern Pine