Volume 3 Issue 10: Oct 20, 2023

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Oct 26, 2023

Health Care Heroes 2023: Let's meet our heroes

I know the saying is “never meet your heroes,” but after the COVID-19 pandemic took two years of our lives, I am so honored to be part of an organization bringing some long overdue acknowledgement and celebration to the Health Care workers that saw u ...

Oct 26, 2023

Eyes on the prize: Cape Fear Eye Associates sports new modern look following renovations, expansions and developments

PHOTOS PROVIDED BY CAPE FEAR EYE ASSOCIATESOffice-based surgeries provide patients with more convenient, comfortable and affordable care. COO Leo Swift shared that the new surgery center can accommodate approximately 20 to 25 cataract patients in jus ...

Oct 26, 2023

Our home heroes: My very own health care hero is an inspiration to follow your dreams no matter what

A photo of myself (right) and my brother, Tony Cayton at his white coat ceremony in 2013 - PHOTO PROVIDED BY MARTY CAYTONWelcome to our issue dedicated to the heroes in health care. We have some great stories from health care related organizations wh ...

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Editor's note: Happy Mother's Day

Photo provided by magnific.comWith Mother’s Day coming up this weekend, I’d like to give a shoutout to my wonderful mom, who has done so much to shape me into the person I am today. My mom, Jeanne Meador, is a brilliant example of a selfless, in


Mental health milestone: FSU celebrates $1.45M investment in student mental health and accessibility

At center, Chancellor Darrell T. Allison and Juanette Council, Ed.D., vice chancellor for student affairs, cut the ribbon to celebrate the grand reopening of Fayetteville State University's newly renovated Spaulding Building, joined by campus leaders


A hub for innovation: FCEDC repurposes landmark Fayetteville building into a future-focused hub

FCEDC has officially moved its staff and operations to 611 W. Russell St. The 35,800- square-foot center was previously home to Homemakers Furniture and Interiors. Renovations began in the fall of 2025 and are expected to be completed in the next six to eight months. Currently, FCEDC staff are working within an open 7,500-square-foot floor plan as initial improvements progress.