Volume 2 Issue 19: Mar 10, 2023

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Mar 16, 2023

Pickleball on the rise: The indoor outdoor sport Pickleball is seeing a rise in popularity in the Fayetteville area

The sport is played on an indoor or outdoor court with a net, a ball, and a paddle - Photo provided by PickleheadsIn typical North Carolina fashion, the temperature outside is rising early, and nobody wants to stay inside with such beautiful weather! ...

Mar 16, 2023

Grants in action: Understanding government programming and how you can help them help you

The Fayetteville Economic & Community Development Department is looking for public feedback on how best to spendfunds to meet low income housing needs - Photo provided by FCEDCFayetteville’s Economic & Community Development Department recentl ...

Mar 16, 2023

Small town plans big changes: The town of Autryville NC is making strides to expand and improve its downtown businesses, residential areas and amenities

The Honeycutt family is working on commercial and residential development on their properties. The second phase of residential lots are in development and talks are taking place to potentially bring a commercial retailer to the area. Located jus ...

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Mar 16, 2023

Building trust with Truist: Banking professional Patrick "Pat" Nobles reflects on his 33 years in the banking industry and the impact of Truist Bank in the area

NoblesNow serving as Market President for Truist Bank for Cumberland, Sampson and Robeson counties, Pat Nobles began his career in finance in savings and loan with East Coast Federal in 1990. Since then, he has stayed onboard and seen his former star ...

Mar 16, 2023

Lofty goals: Fayetteville native finds restoring historic buildings to be a rewarding outlet for her artistic expression

An artist's rendering of the fully renovated Kress Lofts building. Daphne Sanitz has developed eight historic properties in DowntownFayetteville - Photo provided by Darden JenkinsDaphne Sanitz, a Veteran entrepreneur, has made quite the name for hers ...

Mar 3, 2023

Emerging Technology Institute to host federal Technology Experimentation event

ETI is partnering with USSOCOM to host the event at its campus for the second year in a row. The United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) has partnered with the Emerging Technology Institute to bring their third annual Technical Experi ...

Mar 1, 2023

Charleston Group Attorney appointed to White House Office of Public Engagement

The Charleston Group, one of the largest minority-owned law firms in the southeastern United States, is pleased to announce that President Biden has appointed one of its attorneys, former Columbia, SC  Mayor Steve Benjamin, as Senior Advisor and Director of the Office of Public Engagement. ...

Mar 1, 2023

Seymour assumes responsibility as Fort Bragg Garrison’s command sergeant major

Command Sgt. Maj. Gregory Seymour assumed responsibility as Fort Bragg’s Garrison senior non-commissioned officer, Feb. 24 at the Main Post Chapel. ...

Mar 1, 2023

Marri Fryar named Fayetteville VA executive director

Mrs. Marri “Nicki” Fryar has been named the Executive Director of the Fayetteville NC VA Coastal Health Care System by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Her appointment is effective March 12. Fryar previously served as the health care system’s interim director since September 25, 2022. ...


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Empowering Veterans: The 2026 Fayetteville Veterans Business Expo aims to close the opportunity gap

This is the first year of the Veteran Business Expo, and it grew out of Fayetteville PWC’s Economic Impact Program, which focuses on expanding access and opportunity in public-sector contracting while strengthening the local economy. It builds off th


Bee-lieve the hype: Local apiarists and entrepreneurs share handmade crafts and helpful knowledge about our most important pollinators

Lynlene Apiary and Crafts is owned and operated by mother-daughter duo Carolyn Kleinert and Jolene Kleinert. They are certified apiarists and sell honey, candles made with beeswax, soaps and other crafts at local farmers markets. Photos by GFBJ.Lynle


The Hive of Hope Mills is open for business: Big T's serves as anchor tenant

Big T’s has been a local favorite of Hope Mills since 2000 when Timmy (Big T) and Donna Gray first opened right on Hope Mills Lake. It is a seasonal restaurant, so many of Big T’s loyal customers were happy to hear they would now be open year-round, seven days a week.