Volume 2 Issue 14: Dec 23, 2022

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Dec 29, 2022

Alpha Academy students excel: Alpha Academy Founder and CEO Eugene Slocum share his inspiration for starting a school and his method for success

TThe main entrance to Alpha Academy. After renting several different spaces, the school purchased this location in 2010and built from the ground up - Photo provided by Alpha AcademyLocated just off of Raeford Road as you’re heading out of Fayettevill ...

Dec 29, 2022

The Night Circus: The Cool Spring Downtown District invites everyone to call in the New Year in Downtown Fayetteville with New Year's Eve spectacular

This year's New Year’s Eve celebration will combine an interactive experience, R&B favorites and a circus performance expected to delight all audiences - Photo provided by CSDDCome one, come all for the must-see event of the year! Cool Spring Dow ...

Dec 29, 2022

A biblical education: The Carolina College of Biblical Studies is educating the next wave of religious leaders in Fayetteville

CCBS students pose with the front sign - Photo provided by CCBSLocal educational institution the Carolina College of Biblical Studies will celebrate its upcoming 50th anniversary on September 10, 2023. Located at 817 S. McPherson Church Road, in Faye ...

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Cape Fear Eye Associates

Refractive Precision Meets Aesthetic Artistry: A Higher Standard of Care

Posted Jun 1, 2026
In today’s rapidly advancing healthcare environment, patients are no longer seeking care that is simply effective; they are seeking care that is precise, specialized, and truly transformative. At Cape Fear Eye Associates and its dedicated a
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Dec 29, 2022

Tis the season: As the holiday season brings 2022 to a close, enjoy highlights of the hidden in Fayetteville

Tis the season to make a difference, help your fellow man and remain grateful as we start fresh with a new year - Photo courtesy of Jonathan Borba/Unsplash In this last issue of 2022, which our media kit called “highlights of the hidden,” we hav ...

Dec 29, 2022

Fayetteville's Integrative MedSpace: Fayetteville's first integrative medical coworking space is now available for patients on Raeford Road

Photo provided by: GFBJThe Integrative MedSpace teamprepares to cut the ribbon at theirgrand opening ceremony.Numerous individuals are frustrated with an all too familiar scenario in our current medical system. Many doctors seem to be overscheduled a ...

Dec 16, 2022

Cumberland County’s new 9-1-1 Call Center is live

Cumberland County Telecommunications Manager Adam Johnson, standing, assists 9-1-1 telecommunicator Corie Martinez on the first day of live 911 calls at the new center located at 500 Executive Place - Photo provided by Cumberland CountyCumberland Cou ...

Dec 14, 2022

Walsingham Group receives 2022 Veteran Community Partner of the Year Award

The Walsingham Group was honored on Dec. 12 for their outstanding commitment to supporting Veterans in the first ever Community Impact Awards hosted at Segra Stadium by Off Road Outreach, a local nonprofit dedicated to providing support for Veterans to meet all their needs. ...

Dec 14, 2022

Local business owner receives honorary doctorate

John “Mac” Healy received an honorary Doctorate of Humanities degree for his keen vision in business, and his extraordinary devotion to education, community and family at MU's 50th annual Winter Commencement Ceremony. ...

Dec 7, 2022

Main Event coming to Fayetteville; joining Cross Creek Mall property

Photo courtesy of Cumberland County Cross Creek Mall recently took to social media to announce the addition of Main Event to the property’s tenant mix. The addition, which is part of the property’s Sears redevelopment project, will mark the ente ...


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Mental health matters at Fayetteville State University

Dionne Hall - Director, Center for Counseling and Accessibility Services, Fayetteville State University
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Southeast Region Federal Construction, Infrastructure & Environmental Summit Concludes in Wilmington

Scott Dorney - Executive Director, North Carolina Military Business Center
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Cape Fear Valley Health hospitals earn high Leapfrog Safety Grades

Michael Ruzek, DO, CPE, FACEP - Chief Quality Officer, Cape Fear Valley Health System

In The Current Issue

Envisioning a better downtown: Cool Spring Downtown District's Amplified District Reenvision Awards honor downtown visionaries

Graphic courtesy of CSDDThe Cool Spring Downtown District is recognizing members of the downtown Fayetteville community with their Inaugural Amplified District Awards. While an award ceremony and town hall was intended for June 4, the Cool Spring Dow


ERA Strother bets on downtown Fayetteville with Hay Street move

ERA Strother Real Estate recently relocated its long-time office headquarters to 229A Hay St., trading its Ray Avenue site for a street-level presence on Hay Street.


Beyond the balance sheet: Looking beyond traditional banking to examine the bigger picture of growth opportunity and long-term success

The Greater Fayetteville Business Journal is excited to announce our second Power Breakfast for 2026: Beyond the Balance Sheet, a banking-focused event exploring the relationship between bankers and businesses. This event will have a regional fo