Volume 3 Issue 17: Feb 9, 2024

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Feb 15, 2024

Walk through history: Fayetteville's African American Heritage Trail announces plans for revitalization and renewal

The trail highlights specific historic landmarks and other areas with markers such as the one pictured above at Fayetteville State University - Photo by GFBJThe African American Heritage Trail of Fayetteville has been a project in the works for over ...

Feb 15, 2024

50 years strong: Coldwell Banker Advantage celebrates 50 years in service to the real estate needs of the greater Fayetteville community

Logo provided by CBAColdwell Banker Advantage in Fayetteville, a company long recognized for its pioneering spirit, vision and innovation, is celebrating 50 years of serving real estate clients in southeastern North Carolina. The golden anniversary w ...

Feb 15, 2024

Happy February! Black History Month, Valentine's Day, and out first Power Breakfast of 2024!

January has finally passed and we are closer to seeing the end of winter! I’m not sure about the rest of you, but I am excited to finally be done with January. Did it seem to last forever for anyone else? As we enter into February, it is a ...

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Heart health awareness: Listening to your heart before it’s too late

Posted Feb 26, 2026
Every February, Heart Care Awareness Month serves as a reminder to check in on one of the most vital parts of our health: our hearts. But knowing when to worry, what to look for and who needs to see a cardiologist isn’t always clear.Most people assoc
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Feb 15, 2024

Meeting with purpose: City of Fayetteville continues to progress towards the $130.6 million Murchison Choice Neighborhood Plan

The Elliot Circle site includes a total of two townhomes, one, two and three story walkups and a three- story elderly community with an elevator for accessibility - Image provided by Fayetteville Economic Community DevelopmentWhat began as a HUD Choi ...

Feb 13, 2024

Leaping Forward: Greater Fayetteville business Journal to host its first Power Breakfast of 2024 on Leap Day

The Greater Fayetteville Business Journal team extends a warm invitation to our dear readers for the upcoming Power Breakfast on Feb. 29. This PowerBreakfast, themed “Leaping Forward,” will be held at the Cape Fear Botanical Gardens where guests will ...

Feb 9, 2024

State of real estate: Longleaf Pine REALTORS® to bring members of the real estate community together to examine the 2024 housing market

Image courtesy of Longleaf Pine REALTORS®Longleaf Pine REALTORS®, Inc. will host their annual State of the Real Estate Market Conference on Tuesday, Feb. 13, at the Crown Complex in Fayetteville. From 11:45 a.m. until 1:45 p.m. the trends of the real ...


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Mutts with a mission: Specialized K9 program supports local Veterans

Kristen Botts co-founded the program with her husband, Nathan Botts, who is a Veteran himself. Photos provided by Kristen Botts.An organization helping Veterans live a full life after their service in the U.S. Military wants to connect Veterans and d


Committed to community: Huntington Bank completes merger with Cadence Bank, continues to grow client base

Patrick NoblesHuntington Bancshares Incorporated announced on Feb. 2 that it has closed its merger with Cadence Bank, a regional bank headquartered in Houston, Texas and Tupelo, Miss. This strategic partnership accelerates Huntington’s growth in


Editor's note: What really catches the attention of someone new to Fayetteville?

There is extensive dialogue surrounding Fayetteville as a travel destination or city aimed at recruiting new businesses and new residents. As someone who moved here from out of state, I thought it could be fun to share my personal experience as