Volume 2 Issue 18: Feb 24, 2023

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Mar 2, 2023

History being sold: Over one million square feet of historic property in Erwin, NC has been sold to a new LLC for $9.5 million

PHOTO PROVIDED BY: CREXI.COMThe property is now home to the Erwin Business Complex which houses 44 tenants.The Erwin Business Complex, a historic piece of property over 100 years old has been sold to new owners. Located at 200 North 13th St. in ...

Mar 2, 2023

Hollywood Java: Mobile coffee bar brings love of local coffee to Fayetteville and beyond

PHOTO PROVIDED BY: HOLLYWOOD JAVA - The trailer allows Dalton and Patrice to bring their business to new communities, taking their brand across North Carolina and to other states like South Carolina and Georgia. Dalton and Patrice Carter met and ...

Mar 2, 2023

Our Future Economy: Ted Abernathy to share insights into Fayetteville's economy at first Power Breakfast of 2023

The first Power Breakfast of the new year is coming up on Tuesday, Feb. 28. It will be held at the Ralph and Linda Huff Orangery at the Cape Fear Botanical Garden from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Through a collaboration with the Fayetteville Cumberla ...

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The 2026 Medical, Biomedical & Biodefense: Support to America’s Warfighters and Veterans Symposium Will Connect Medical Industry Businesses with Key Federal and Department of War Decision Makers

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The Office of US Senator Thom Tillis, Office of US Senator Ted Budd, the North Carolina Military Business Center, and the North Carolina Biotechnology Center will host the Medical, Biomedical & Biodefense (MBB): Support to America’s Warfight
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Mar 2, 2023

A lot to celebrate! February 2023

The month of February combines a number of historic and cultural holidays,some are recognized worldwide and others here in the U.S. I don’t know about you, but I believe February is a very interesting month. With only 28 days (except for a leap ...

Mar 2, 2023

Fayetteville born favorite: Fayetteville community activist uses homemade sauce line to impact the community, give back and honor a legacy

PHOTO PROVIDED BY: THE L3 BRANDCarl Pringle, creator of Flip Flop barbecue sauce poses next to his sauces now being offered in Food Lions across Fayetteville.“It’s so good, you can put it on a flip-flop and eat it,” said Carl Pringle, creator of Flip ...

Feb 15, 2023

Fayetteville native wins SuperBowl LVII

Mayor Mitch Colvin and the City Council congratulate and recognize Kansas City Chief cornerback, Joshua Williams for being part of the winning Super Bowl LVII team. ...

Feb 15, 2023

Harnett County welcomes new marketing director for economic development

Harnett County is proud to announce Elizabeth Edwards as the first Marketing Director for Economic Development effective Feb. 20. ...

Feb 8, 2023

NCMBC welcomes Rivers as business development professional for the Fort Bragg region

The North Carolina Military Business Centers has announced a new team member for the Fort Bragg region following the appointment of Tonia Rivers as Business Development Professional. ...

Feb 8, 2023

Kesterson named Farm Bureau Bank’s new eastern North Carolina market executive

Farm Bureau Bank is continuing with their expansion of their Commercial Banking team to the Eastern North Carolina market and has named Dave Kesterson as their Market Executive for the region. ...


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Recognizing entrepreneurial spirit: FSU prepares to host inaugural Entrepreneurial Impact Awards Gala

Fayetteville State University is set to embark on what university leaders hope will lead to a new tradition for the regional business community in Cumberland County and beyond. The university will host its inaugural Entrepreneurial Impact Awards Gala


A bank for small businesses: KS Bank opens Lillington branch, discusses expansion into Roseboro

KS Bank celebrated the grand opening of the Lillington branch on Thursday, Aug. 13 at 10 a.m. The branch is located at 709 W. Front St., Lillington. Photo by KS BankKS Bank is expanding its community-focused brand of banking to Lillington, and it doe


A red-hot industry: A local restauranteur’s take on the quick serve restaurant trend and the hot chicken craze

Wing Company was founded in 2011 in Fayetteville, N.C. by Mark Bhatti. As trends in the restaurant industry shifted, Bhatti expanded his initial concept of Wing Company Sports Bar & Grill to include a new fast-casual version of the brand, Wing Co. Express.