Volume 2 Issue 24: May 26, 2023

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Jun 1, 2023

Summer in the gardens: Taking a look at the current and future displays and events as the Cape Fear Botanical Garden kicks off the summer season

PHOTO PROVIDED BY CAPE FEAR BOTANICAL GARDENCFBG is connecting local history and agriculture with NASCAR with their Horticulture, Hooch & Outlaws in Fast Cars exhibiton display until August 20.New activities, events and day trips are coming up fo ...

Jun 1, 2023

The Cozy Heron: Lillington "glamping" experience allows for a comfortable yet unforgettable time in the great outdoors

Each individual wagon is eight and a half feet tall, twenty-five feet long, and contains one hundred and eighty squarefeet of space to relax in - Photo provided by Cape Fear River AdventuresSummer is approaching rapidly in North Carolina, and we all ...

Jun 1, 2023

C&S Ice: Family owned mobile food stand brings a northern frozen treat to beat the southern heat

Carla (left) and Sean Stansberry, (right)are the team behind C&S Ice, workingtogether to make all of their food byhand and with care - Photos provided by GFBJC&S has loyal fans of all ages who travel to meet them at their location for the day ...

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North Carolina Holds a Home-Field Advantage in the Innovation Game

Posted Dec 1, 2025
North Carolina’s medical and biotech ecosystem is already highly regarded, but two emerging developments are even greater opportunities for local innovators: the rise of ARPA-H, the federal government’s high-risk, high-reward health innovation agency
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Jun 1, 2023

Sweet summer memories

BROOKS RICE/UNSPLASHUltimately, it’s the time spent with the people you love that will be most valuable.As summer approaches, this issue’s focus is on the business of fun, food and family! In today’s technology and experience driven world, I have som ...

Jun 1, 2023

Taking fun to new heights: The Paraclete XP brand offers indoor and outdoor skydiving for thrill seekers of all ages and skill levels

PHOTO PROVIDED BY GFBJFlyers can go up, down and all around inside of the wind tunnel with airspeeds capable of going up to 198 mph.For those looking to get their hearts pumping, blood flowing and feel the wind in their hair this summer, a unique exp ...


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