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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Putting mental health first: Inside Cape Fear Valley Health’s behavioral health system

Posted Sep 1, 2026
Cape Fear Valley Health treats behavioral health as one of its largest and most strategic service lines, offering a full continuum of care from a dedicated psychiatric emergency department to adult and adolescent inpatient units and robust outpatient
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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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Cape Fear Eye Associates: Setting a Higher Standard in Vision Care

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NCMBC Technology Transition Office Highlights New Department of War SBIR/STTR Updates for North Carolina Small Businesses

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A smart next step: Why adult learners are choosing Fayetteville State University

Brittany Mundy - Executive Director for Adult Learners, Transfer, and Military Students, Fayetteville State University

In The Current Issue

Locally sourced, family-owned: No-BS Meats celebrates the opening of its new storefront in downtown Fayetteville

Nikole (pictured) and Lakota Shawn began selling their meat at farmers markets and in an online store in 2024. Now, they’ve opened their first brick-and-mortar location. Photo by GFBJ.The Shawn family believes in quality, locally sourced food, and th


Building TJB Realty: Tracey Jones-Brooks brings a people-first approach to real estate

Tracey Jones-Brooks REALTOR®, ABR®, is eager to continue growing her business in Fayetteville, and a new office space is going to help make that dream a reality.


Best at 910 Future Fest: First-ever 910 Future Fest Pitch Competition provides a spotlight for local budding businesses

Winners of the inaugural pitch competition were Omega Air, Rebirth-Heart and Mind PLLC, Sprinkle Me Pink, LLC and Fedora Elite Mobile Cigar Experience. Following an event-packed weekend, four Fayetteville-based entrepreneurs were given a leg up