Volume 2 Issue 13: Dec 9, 2022

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Dec 15, 2022

Christmas comes to town: Classic holiday attractions return to make spirits bright for the 2022 holiday season

Photo provided by Cape Fear Regional TheaterAs the year winds to a close, the Fayetteville area can expect a dash of holiday cheer with Christmas events to finish out 2022. Popular holiday attractions are returning for the public to enjoy and help sp ...

Dec 15, 2022

Lillington welcomes new bank: First Bank & Trust Company opened its third branch location in North Carolina in Lillington

The First Bank & Trust Co. team cut the ceremonial ribbon opening the now fully operational Lillington office location to residents - Photo provided by First Bank & Trust CompanyHarnett county residents, business owners and farmers now h ...

Dec 15, 2022

Medical Lab Technology Program: Fayetteville Technical Community College shines spotlight on laboratory science programs

Photo provided by Candice FreemanFayetteville Technical Community College educates more than 28,000 students yearly. This public, state-supported, two-year all-inclusive community college provides quality educational opportunities in Fayetteville and ...

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United Way of Cumberland County

Gratitude: Honoring the generosity of a community by maximizing impact

Posted Mar 2, 2026
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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Dec 15, 2022

Downtown developments: The Cool Spring Downtown District provides updates on the status of the newly approved Social District and other changes coming to Downtown Fayetteville

Downtown Fayetteville can expect to see a few changes including a new Social District, and new commercial and residential real estate options coming soon to the area - Photo provided by City of FayettevilleDowntown Fayetteville officially has a recog ...

Dec 15, 2022

Seniors Helping Seniors: Fort Bragg Vet to bring senior in-home care brand to Fayetteville and Southern Pines

Photo provided by Seniors Helping Seniors corporate teamLocal combat Veteran Jonathan Savage is getting ready to open Seniors Helping Seniors, a senior in-home care brand, in Fayetteville and Southern Pines. Savage has followed his passion for s ...

Nov 30, 2022

Wheeler named on Security Systems News’ 40 under 40 list

Local Vice President Luke Wheeler with Holmes Security Systems in Fayetteville is receiving industry wide attention after being recognized on the Security System News “40 Under 40” list for 2022. ...

Nov 29, 2022

Cumberland Board hires Clarence Grier as new County Manager

Photo courtesy of Cumberland CountyThe Cumberland County Board of Commissioners announced the selection of Clarence Grier to serve as the next County Manager.Board of Commissioners Chairman Glenn Adams said that Grier, who currently serves as Deputy ...

Nov 23, 2022

Johnny A. Carter inducted into Cumberland County Agricultural Hall of Fame

Johnny A. Carter was inducted into the Cumberland County Agricultural Hall of Fame in a ceremony held at the Judge E. Maurice Braswell Cumberland County Courthouse on Nov. 18. ...

Nov 23, 2022

FSU names Raines as inaugural assistant vice chancellor for marketing and creative services

Fayetteville State University recently named Tina Raines as its inaugural assistant vice chancellor for marketing and creative services, effective Nov. 18, 2022. ...


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Fayetteville State University leads campus-wide CPR and AED preparedness push

Elizabeth Hunt - Assistant Vice Chancellor for Risk and Compliance, Fayetteville State University
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Where Warfighter Needs Meet Textile Innovation: Why FEDTEX 2026 Matters

Lee Moritz, Jr. - Federal Business Development, North Carolina Military Business Center
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Playing to Win: Why Your Business Can’t Stand Still

Madison Howard - Marketing Team Leader, Systel Business Equipment

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From soldier to realtor: Jamel Williams' mission to serve Fayetteville's homebuyers

Jamel Williams transitioned from active military duty to the civilian workforce in 2018. He entered into the field of real estate with the hope of helping other military personnel find their home, as he knew from firsthand experience the challenge th


AFCEA NC powers innovation: 2026 Innovation Summit fuels defense collaboration and stem investment

rom Concept to Capability panelists (L to R) Dr. Paul Baker principal deputy (A) of the Army Science Division Army Research Office, Klinton Snead, extramural staff director for the Army Research Office, panel moderator Phil Williams, VP of corporate


Publisher's note: Rooted here, growing here

Photo by Tierra Mallorca / Unsplash Buying a house is not for the weak. This year, my husband and I decided to begin the hunt for a home. When I tell you January was one of the most stressful times in my life, I mean it from the bottom of m