Volume 4 Issue 6: Aug 23, 2024

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Aug 29, 2024

The pursuit of healthfulness: The Harnett Health Foundation continues its mission for healthier Harnett County; New cancer center updates, philanthropy and more

Digital rendering of the future Harnett Health Cancer Center. Image provided by Harnett Health Foundation.Ever dedicated to the health of its community, the Harnett Health Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that seeks to inspire awareness, engage ...

Aug 29, 2024

Publisher's note: A nod to nonprofits

As an entrepreneur and business owner, the term nonprofit has always been a category to try and avoid. When starting out in business, the owner/entrepreneur takes great risk, many times using their own capital to stand up the business. All this is do ...

Aug 29, 2024

Curtains up on Act 2: Cape Fear Regional Theatre prepares to break ground on the next phase of their expansion

Act 1 of CFRT’s expansion has already been completed. It included upgrading the interior of the theatre with wider seats, deeper rows, a new HVAC system and a custom sound system designed by a TONY-Award winning sound designer. Graphic provided by CF ...

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Fayetteville State University’s upgraded planetarium provides out of this world experiences

Posted Oct 6, 2025
Fayetteville State University’s planetarium is a little known jewel, offering an opportunity for community members and students of all ages to explore the universe in an environment that offers among the most detailed, highest resolution planetarium
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Aug 23, 2024

Countdown to fun: Cumberland County Fair returns to Crown Complex for 2024

Thrills return to the Crown Complex with games, rides, food, livestock shows and more. Entertainment scheduled for this year include Bob Bohm’s Family Entertainment, Ember Fire Arts and more acts still to be added! Photo provided by Crown Center. Pho ...


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 Chair Powell answers reporters' questions at the FOMC press conference on Sept. 17, 2025. Photo provided by the Federal Reserve.On Wednesday, Sept. 17, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) announced that it had decided to lower the target r