Volume 3 Issue 18: Feb 23, 2024

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Feb 29, 2024

Book Black Women Inc. - Organization creates space for local Black women in the arts

Producing artistic events such as the Trap N Poetry (above) provides a new outlet for Black women to showcase their skills in poetry, dancing, string instrument performances and more - Photo by Ayana WashingtonSlam poetry, stage productions, concerts ...

Feb 29, 2024

Taking initiative: With a successful first year in Fayetteville under their belt, The Tulsa Initiative looks toward future growth

The Tulsa Initiative Gala and Pitch Competition, held Dec. 2, 2023, had over 200 people in attendance - Photo provided by The Tulsa InitiativeWith a mission to empower Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC) to achieve their entrepreneuria ...

Feb 29, 2024

All for The Juice: Fayetteville State student launches The Juice LLC to spread health and wellness

Pruitt stands beside his products located inside of local shop Curate Essentials - PHOTO PROVIDED BY JUSTIN PRUITT/ TAKEN BY JENSHOTITJustin Pruitt has to manage a busy schedule. The 19-year-old from Colorado has a full-course load at Fayetteville St ...

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Fayetteville State University embraces a new era of social work training

Posted Jul 29, 2026
Fayetteville State University’s Master of Social Work (MSW) program serves as one of the region’s strongest pipelines for well-prepared social workers, particularly in high-need areas like child welfare and public health.Fayetteville State’s hybrid M
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Feb 29, 2024

Flavors to savor: Bbees Catering serves up southern cooking with a touch of class with new food truck for the community

Local Chef and Caterer Brey Walton is bringing her food to the community with the launch of her new food truck Gourmet Galore which can be found on a rotating schedule at Haymount Truck Stop - Photo by GFBJLocal Chef and Caterer Brey Walton (AKA ...


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Building better solutions: Dragon's Lair Competition champions military innovation at Fort Bragg

U.S. Army soldiers gather for a group photo after the conclusion of Dragon’s Lair 12 at the Lieutenant General Gavin Joint Innovation Outpost on Fort Bragg, North Carolina. The Dragon’s Lair 12 event offered soldiers a platform to pitch their ideas d


Fayetteville selected to co-host the USTA NC 2026 Singles State Championship

Photo by Brooks HoffmanThe Fayetteville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (FACVB) is pleased to announce that the destination has been selected to co-host the Singles State Championships for USTA North Carolina, Oct. 1-4, 2026. Eight tennis


Recognizing entrepreneurial spirit: FSU prepares to host inaugural Entrepreneurial Impact Awards Gala

Fayetteville State University is set to embark on what university leaders hope will lead to a new tradition for the regional business community in Cumberland County and beyond. The university will host its inaugural Entrepreneurial Impact Awards Gala