Volume 2 Issue 16: Jan 27, 2023

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Feb 2, 2023

Rentals in demand: The Fayetteville housing market sees a cool down for home buyers, while rental properties remain in demand

Photo provided by GFAAAs the housing market in the Fayetteville Metropolitan Area continues to experience a cool down following COVID-19 supply delays and finally seeing a slowdown in demand after two years, increased interest in affordable rental pr ...

Feb 2, 2023

TechNet Fort Bragg 2023: The biggest expo on Fort Bragg returns for another year

Photo provided by TechNetThe North Carolina Chapter of the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association is hosting a local conference Feb. 9 and 10. TechNet Fort Bragg 2023 will take place at the Iron Mike Conference Center, on Fort Bragg. ...

Feb 2, 2023

Cybersecurity - cautious not paranoid: Local IT professional offers advice on keeping your digital data secure

Tima Miroshnichenko/PexelsSecurity is of the utmost importance for creating and operating a successful business and establishing trust among clients. As tax season kicks into full swing, it’s extra important for businesses to take precautions when se ...

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Cape Fear Valley Health hospitals earn high Leapfrog Safety Grades

Posted May 12, 2026
At every level of our health system, from frontline staff to executive leadership, patient safety and quality of care are not just talking points; they are core values that guide every decision we make.Cape Fear Valley Health hospitals earned A and B
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Feb 2, 2023

County by county: The Greater Fayetteville Business Journal is taking a look at the economic developments in the past, present and future in the county seats throughout our seven county coverage area

Whether it’s new constructions, renovations and buildings being added to a downtown skyline, there is something to look forward to coming soonto the county seats in your community.Elizabethtown, Bladen County Founded: 1773 Photo courtesy of ...

Jan 18, 2023

Campbell’s biochemistry program, pre-med track earns ASBMB accreditation

Campbell University’s biochemistry program and the pre-med track of the program received accreditation from the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. ...

Jan 18, 2023

Fayetteville PWC presented with 20-Year Director's Award

The PWC Board was presented with the 20-Year Director's Award from the Partnership for Safe Water in mid January. ...

Jan 18, 2023

Methodist University recognized in Higher Education Digest

Higher Education Digest, an independent higher education magazine, recently promoted Methodist University as one of 10 “must-watch”  North American colleges and universities in 2022. MU was the only university from North Carolina on this list. ...

Jan 18, 2023

Fayetteville State University appoints Senior Advisor to the Chancellor

Fayetteville State University appointed Stanley J. Elliott, Ph.D., senior advisor to the chancellor, effective Jan. 3, 2023. ...

Jan 11, 2023

Kauffman joins Pinehurst Medical Clinic electrophysiology team

FirstHealth Cardiology – Pinehurst Medical Clinic is excited to announce the expansion of its electrophysiology team in Pinehurst with the addition of Laura Kauffman, NP. ...


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Mental health milestone: FSU celebrates $1.45M investment in student mental health and accessibility

At center, Chancellor Darrell T. Allison and Juanette Council, Ed.D., vice chancellor for student affairs, cut the ribbon to celebrate the grand reopening of Fayetteville State University's newly renovated Spaulding Building, joined by campus leaders


A hub for innovation: FCEDC repurposes landmark Fayetteville building into a future-focused hub

FCEDC has officially moved its staff and operations to 611 W. Russell St. The 35,800- square-foot center was previously home to Homemakers Furniture and Interiors. Renovations began in the fall of 2025 and are expected to be completed in the next six to eight months. Currently, FCEDC staff are working within an open 7,500-square-foot floor plan as initial improvements progress.


Celebrating 45 years: Systel Business Equipment represents a legacy of commitment to quality service

Inset: Systel’s first corporate headquarters was a small rental house turned office on Fort Bragg Road in Fayetteville in 1981. Large photo: The company’s new corporate headquarters reflects years of growth into a multi-million dollar company that pr