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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Proactive Plumbing: The Value of Preventative Maintenance in Commercial Facilities

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Introduction: The Role of Preventative Maintenance in Commercial Plumbing Preventative maintenance is a cornerstone of responsible facility management, especially when it comes to commercial plumbing systems. Rather than waiting for costly emerg
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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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A second chance: Family, faith and a life-saving heart

Marty Breswitz - Accounts Payable Analyst, Cape Fear Valley Health
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ArtsXL Is a Tourism Strategy, Not Just a Building

Kennon Jackson - Chief of Staff, The Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County
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The Fatal Input: Why Giving Your Sensitive Bid Data to Public AI Might Violate M-25-22 and Kill Your Contract

Reena Bhatia , North Carolina Military Business Center, Federal Business Development, Raleigh

In The Current Issue

From academia to the battlefield: AFCEA Innovation Summit aims to give military and industry a "decision advantage"

AFCEA- NC Fort Bragg Chapter’s annual summit brings together leaders from industry, academic and research institutions, innovation hubs, Veteran organizations and elite Army and Special Operations commands. Graphic provided by Phil Williams


Insights into Fayetteville real estate: A year of stabilization and optimism for 2026

Fayetteville brokers and agents are entering 2026 with cautious optimism about what lies ahead.


Introducing Cameo Collective: Historic movie theater in downtown Fayetteville under new management

Located at 225 Hay St. in downtown Fayetteville, Cameo Art House Theatre has two auditoriums and screens films ranging from classics to new releases. The theater also prioritizes spotlighting local and up-and-coming filmmakers. Photo by James Throsse