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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Camp Lejeune and Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Deployment

Posted Mar 1, 2024
Camp Lejeune is the largest Marine Corps base in the eastern United States with approximately 36,000 active-duty military and 5,700 civilians. The base is in the process of electrifying its government-owned non-tactical fleet and installing electric
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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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Fantasy comes to life: Fayetteville-based travel agency Flights & Fables brings dream vacations to life with curated fantasy destinations and tours

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Bringing it all together: Lumbee Guaranty Bank is working to combine two Fayetteville locations into one to better serve customers

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Leading military business: NCMBC Executive Director Scott Dorney reflects on time with the institution, his career and the future of military business

 Scott Dorney became the executive director of the NCBMC in December 2004. Since then he has worked hard to create a robust connection between North Carolina businesses and the federal and defense contractors. Photo provided by NCMBC.Scott Dorne