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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Leading with heart: Advancing cardiothoracic care and community at Cape Fear Valley Health

Posted Sep 8, 2025
Returning to Cape Fear Valley Health as a full-time cardiothoracic surgeon feels like coming home. My journey began here as a resident, where I spent five years immersed in the operating rooms, learning from a team that truly felt like family. After
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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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A toast to healthcare: Local heathcare safety net holds 'Toast of the Town' event to support critical fundraising push

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Teeing up for success: The Bogey Brothers brings multi-sport simulators to Cameron

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