Volume 4 Issue 5: Aug 9, 2024

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Aug 20, 2024

FSU, Lenovo partnership provides more than 800 laptops for first-year students

FSU Freshman Pinning Ceremony Fall 2024. Photo provided by FSUFayetteville State University announced it is partnering with Lenovo to provide more than 800 laptops for first-time freshmen during FSU’s annual Freshman Pinning Ceremony on Sunday, Aug. ...

Aug 15, 2024

Regional REALTOR® Rally returns: Longleaf Pine REALTORS® announce the 31st Regional REALTOR® Rally coming in Sept. 2024

Graphic provided by Longleaf Pine REALTORS®The Longleaf Pine REALTORS® Association is thrilled to announce the 31st Regional REALTOR® Rally, taking place on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Crown Complex. This premier event ...

Aug 15, 2024

Igniting the future workforce: Cumberland County's 2024 internship program ignites the passion for future careers in area students

HR Interns Christian Dewitt (left) and Carlos Callender (right) host a peer presentation at the Ignite Day held on Aug. 2. The presentation helped other interns address potential HR scenarios in the workplace. Photo provided by GFBJ.The inaugural coh ...

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Holmes Security Systems

The Hidden Costs of Poor Security: How Small Vulnerabilities Create Big Losses for Businesses

Posted Dec 2, 2025
Security failures rarely show up clearly on a business’s financial statements, yet they quietly chip away at the bottom line every single day. When most business owners think about security risks, they immediately think of break-ins, burglaries, or c
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Aug 15, 2024

Residentials along the river: Major mixed-use development planned for Lillington

Capeton will include approximately 2,250 residential units consisting of single-family homes, townhomes, cottages, multi-family and active adult living. Plans call for a grocery store-anchored shopping center and office park. Image provided by G ...

Aug 15, 2024

Project Aero: Titanium manufacturing company announces $867.8 million investment in Cumberland County

The company’s project in Fayetteville will establish a 500,000-square-foot facility and campus that is purposefully built to melt, roll and finish titanium. Photo from Pexels.com.After much speculation from community sources, a new job creating jugge ...


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ArtsXL Is a Tourism Strategy, Not Just a Building

Kennon Jackson - Chief of Staff, The Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County
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FSU launches forward-looking economic report series

Jeremy Jackson, Ph.D. - Distinguished Professor of Economics, Fayetteville State University
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Federal Construction & Infrastructure Leaders Head to Wilmington for 2026 Southeast Region Summit, April 14–16

Tim Malone - Data Management and Programming Technician, North Carolina Military Business Center

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Positively grape: Twisted Vines Vineyard supports local entrepreneurs and helps visitors make lasting memories

Owners Dana and Tracy Horne planted their vineyard in 2009. In 2019, they introduced their u-pick vineyard, and visitors loved the addition. They’ve also added a 4,608 sq ft. venue available to rent for events. Photo by Emily Grace Photography.Twiste


Ensuring future economic competitive edge: City of Dunn water treatment plant expansion is part of larger regional development

Mayor Elmore saw the necessity for this land acquisition when he first took office six years ago. The land owner recently came around to negotiations on the condition the sale was for all of his parcels. This is more land than the City of Dunn curren


Fayetteville’s evolving job market: Opportunities, trends and community investments

While the weather outside is cold, the local job market is hot. Fayetteville employers continue to bring on additional talent across a variety of industries.Quality employment opportunities are available at companies across Fayetteville and Cumberlan