Volume 3 Issue 11: Nov 3, 2023

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Nov 9, 2023

Bigger and better: A Dickens Holiday returns to Downtown Fayetteville with expanded footprint and new additions

While A Dickens Holiday welcomes guests as they are, event-goers are absolutely encouraged to dress up - PHOTO PROVIDED BY THE DOWNTOWN ALLIANCE OF FAYETTEVILLEThe City of Fayetteville is home to many festivals and community events throughout all sea ...

Nov 9, 2023

Help for home buyers: Fayetteville-based real estate agent Kai 'Hollywood" Murphy breaks down what financing options are available for homebuyers in NC

When we think of the “American Dream” something along the lines of a car and a house with a white picket fence and a family will most likely come to mind. Growing up in America we’ve been conditioned to believe this American dream is achievable to an ...

Nov 9, 2023

Questions & Answers: Cumberland County Manager reflects on past year of progress

Grier worked with the City of Roanoke from 2021- 2022 before moving to Cumberland County. Prior to that, he served as Deputy County Manager in Guilford County, NC, from 2015 until 2021 and as Assistant County Manager and Chief Finance Officer for Ora ...

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Fayetteville State University leads campus-wide CPR and AED preparedness push

Posted Feb 17, 2026
Fayetteville State University is strengthening its role as a regional leader in campus safety and public health with a major CPR and automated external defibrillator (AED) training event on Feb. 25, 2026. Taking place from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in t
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Nov 9, 2023

A catalyst for growth: Fayetteville Cumberland Economic Development Corporation celebrates completion of new projects and prepares for long-term development

A 140,000-square-foot facility located on Corporation Drive. Fayetteville has the talent to meet the needs of large businesses, and now we have the facilities to accommodate them as well - PHOTO PROVIDED BY FCEDCAs the sixth largest city in the Carol ...

Nov 8, 2023

And the winner is… The Greater Fayetteville Business Journal shines a light on the winners of our first ever Health Care Heroes event

We at the Greater Fayetteville Business Journal would like to thank the medical community for a successful first ever HealthCare Heroes event held on Thursday, Nov. 2 at the Highland Country Club. Here are this year's This year's 2023 HealthCare Heroes award recipients. ...

Oct 19, 2023

Greater Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce announces new Consumer Protection Division

The Greater Fayetteville Chamber has announced the establishment of its new Consumer Protection Division, an initiative dedicated to promoting consumer rights, ensuring fair business practices, and fostering a trustworthy business environment within ...


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Where Warfighter Needs Meet Textile Innovation: Why FEDTEX 2026 Matters

Lee Moritz, Jr. - Federal Business Development, North Carolina Military Business Center
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Playing to Win: Why Your Business Can’t Stand Still

Madison Howard - Marketing Team Leader, Systel Business Equipment
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Gratitude: Honoring the generosity of a community by maximizing impact

Scott Embry - Executive Director & CEO, United Way of Cumberland County

In The Current Issue

From soldier to realtor: Jamel Williams' mission to serve Fayetteville's homebuyers

Jamel Williams transitioned from active military duty to the civilian workforce in 2018. He entered into the field of real estate with the hope of helping other military personnel find their home, as he knew from firsthand experience the challenge th


AFCEA NC powers innovation: 2026 Innovation Summit fuels defense collaboration and stem investment

rom Concept to Capability panelists (L to R) Dr. Paul Baker principal deputy (A) of the Army Science Division Army Research Office, Klinton Snead, extramural staff director for the Army Research Office, panel moderator Phil Williams, VP of corporate


Publisher's note: Rooted here, growing here

Photo by Tierra Mallorca / Unsplash Buying a house is not for the weak. This year, my husband and I decided to begin the hunt for a home. When I tell you January was one of the most stressful times in my life, I mean it from the bottom of m