Volume 3 Issue 8: Sep 22, 2023

Helo

Click on the cover image to flip through the entire issue.

Sep 28, 2023

Putting skills to the test: Campbell Law to offer Trial Advocacy for Lawyers CLE on Nov. 10-11

PHOTO PROVIDED BY CAMPBELL UNIVERSITY Campbell Law School’s downtown campus located in Raleigh, NC.Campbell Law School is offering a new two-day Trial Advocacy for Lawyers CLE on Nov. 10-11 for newly licensed attorneys with little to no trial ex ...

Sep 28, 2023

Start, grow and succeed: The Thomas Entrepreneurship HUB continues in its mission to help business owners in Pembroke and beyond

The 20,000-square-foot newly renovated building features 12 private offices, 16 semi-private cubicles to host small business owners - PHOTOS PROVIDED BY THE THOMAS ENTREPRENEURSHIP HUB The Thomas Entrepreneurship HUB (Thomas Center) has served a ...

Sep 28, 2023

One year strong: The Fayetteville-Cumberland Regional Entrepreneur and Business Hub celebrates one year in operation

PHOTOS PROVIDED BY FAYETTEVILLE STATE UNIVERSITYThe FSU HUB provides a space for classes, meetings, information sessions, certification workshops, 3D printing workshops and more.Fayetteville State University has a lot to celebrate following the one-y ...

Ico insights

INSIGHTS

SPONSORS' CONTENT
strategic-mechanical-solutions jr-hopson headshot

J.R. Hopson
Strategic Mechanical Solutions

Why Skilled Trades Matter: Addressing the Decline and Urgent Need in Plumbing and HVAC

Posted Apr 1, 2026
Amidst the technological revolution and evolving workforce, skilled trades remain a lynchpin of society. The roles of plumbers and HVAC technicians are critical—not only for daily comfort and safety, but for broader economic stability. However,
  ...read entire article
Sep 28, 2023

Backing big ideas: FTCC empowers students and community members to chase their entrepreneurial dreams

PHOTO PROVIDED BY FAYETTEVILLE TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGEFTCC’s business programming works to provide the foundation needed for starting or growing a business to students and community members alike.People young and old are being drawn to entreprene ...


Ico insights

INSIGHTS

SPONSORS' CONTENT
fayetteville-state-university scott-krawczyk-phd headshott

How Fayetteville State University continues to evolve to make sure its students are competitive upon graduation

Scott Krawczyk, Ph.D. - Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Fayetteville State University
cape-fear-valley-health hannah-simpson-racr headshott

Broaden your horizons at Cape Fear Valley Health

Hannah Simpson, RACR - Senior Campus Recruiter and Community Partnership Liaison, Cape Fear Valley Health
fayetteville-technical-community-college dr-mark-sorrells headshott

Workforce Pipelines for a Growing Economy

Dr. Mark Sorrells - President, Fayetteville Technical Community College

In The Current Issue

Fulfilling community needs: Fayetteville dynamic duo built three businesses on a passion for food and community

Brian and Staci Graybill opened their third business together, Market Square Pantry, in December 2025. Photo provided by Faith Hatton. For Fayetteville entrepreneurs Brian and Staci Graybill, building a business has often started when they were


226 The Warehouse: A space designed for every occasion

The venue features two levels, two fully stocked bars, audio-video systems including projectors, and lighting solutions, an in-house culinary team, lounge space, a bistro section and private rooms, a state-of-the-art DJ booth and on-site staff to hel


Catering from the heart: Family-owned Two Brothers Catering keeps community hearts and stomachs full

Brad and Kelley McLawhorn became business partners in 2001 when they first opened a restaurant on Reilly Road. Now, their highly praised catering company continues to impress community members with flexibility, quality and personalized service. Photo