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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FSU expands cybersecurity training with high‑success certification training programs

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In a tight job market, finding your niche and setting yourself apart from the competition is essential. As technology continues to evolve rapidly, businesses are in constant need of qualified technology professionals to assist them in advancing their
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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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Bearded soldier to brand manager: Chad Kraken's journey to building his business empire

The KRAKEN-SKULLS brand includes a barbershop, a tattoo shop, a T-shirt company, an embroidery company, a website design company, a media marketing and graphic design company and an auto shop. Photos by GFBJ.When Chad Kraken retired from the military


From agritourism to event spaces: How Fred and Anita Surgeon prioritize people in business

Fred Surgeon, with the support of his wife Anita, owns and operates Surgeon &Associates, Inc, a family of businesses with everything from agritourism, pestcontrol, cleaning services and behavioral health services. Photos provided by Fred Surgeon.


Award-winning acquisition: Coldwell Banker Advantage team celebrates nationwide awards with new leadership

Agents and leadership from Coldwell Banker Advantage and Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage gathered to celebrate one of their own as she was recognized with two national achievements. A new C-Suite leader was also in attendance.