Volume 4 Issue 11: Nov 1, 2024

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Nov 8, 2024

Announcing the 2024 Health Care Heroes finalists

Meet the 2024 Health Care Heroes Finalists:Community CoalitionCFVH COMMUNITY PARAMEDIC PROGRAMTITLE: Alinda Bailey, Manager ORGANIZATION: Cape Fear Valley Health WHAT THE NOMINATOR SAID: Cape Fear Valley Health’s Community Paramedic Program ...

Nov 7, 2024

A lifetime of service

Clark, a retired surgeon and businessman, is a longtime supporter of Methodist University with deep roots in theFayetteville community. Clark is also well known for his dominance on the basketball court as a center for the University of North Carolin ...

Nov 7, 2024

Editor's note: Countdown to the holidays

Greetings and may I be the first to wish a happy holiday season to you, our readers. As we have finally passed Halloween, the countdown to Thanksgiving and Christmas has officially begun! I’m sure that by this issue’s release on Nov. 1, the Chri ...

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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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Nov 7, 2024

Feeding the hungry: Epicenter Church begins preparations for one of their biggest days of service of the year

Operation Compassion is made possible with the help of several hundred volunteers. Last year they served dinner to the community from 19 different locations. Photo by Epicenter Church.One of the most important elements of the holiday season is the sp ...

Nov 7, 2024

Welcome to GoodHomes: Company celebrates opening the first of two attainable housing projects in Fayetteville

The current GoodHomes Bordeaux apartments were originally a Ramada Plaza & Baymont Inn & Suites located at 1707Owen Drive in central Fayetteville. Now, long term residents have begun moving in. Photo by GFBJ.After two years of renovation, new ...


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A second chance: Family, faith and a life-saving heart

Marty Breswitz - Accounts Payable Analyst, Cape Fear Valley Health
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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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Fayetteville State University leads campus-wide CPR and AED preparedness push

Elizabeth Hunt - Assistant Vice Chancellor for Risk and Compliance, Fayetteville State University

In The Current Issue

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