Apr 8, 2026

UNC Pembroke earns State Building Commission Merit Award

The University of North Carolina at Pembroke has been awarded the State Building Commission Merit Award for Excellence in Project Implementation for its innovative Village Apartments demolition project. ...

Apr 8, 2026

Hutchens Law Firm celebrates team members named to 2026 Legal Elite by Business North Carolina

Hutchens Law Firm is proud to share that multiple attorneys from their team have been named to the 2026 Legal Elite by Business North Carolina. ...

Apr 8, 2026

New director named at Sandhills Community College to oversee Access to Achievement program

Emily Waldrop has been named director of the Access to Achievement (A2A) program, where she will lead efforts to connect students with disabilities to meaningful education and career pathways. ...

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Refractive Precision Meets Aesthetic Artistry: A Higher Standard of Care

Posted Jun 1, 2026
In today’s rapidly advancing healthcare environment, patients are no longer seeking care that is simply effective; they are seeking care that is precise, specialized, and truly transformative. At Cape Fear Eye Associates and its dedicated aesthetics division, Eye Luxe Aesthetics, this elevated standard is delivered through a fully integrated model that combines advanced vision correction with aesthetic refinement, all within a single, state-of-the-art setting.
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Apr 8, 2026

Lumbee Guaranty Bank announces appointment of Mark D. Locklear to Board of Directors

Lumbee Guaranty Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark D. Locklear to its Board of Directors. His appointment was unanimously approved by the Board at its most recent meeting. ...

Apr 7, 2026

Bladen Community College to host Small Business Expo on April 29

Graphic courtesy of Bladen CountyBladen Community College will host the Bladen County Small Business Expo on Wednesday, April 29, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the college auditorium. This dynamic, business-to-business event is designed to bring to ...

Apr 7, 2026

Weld Wars at Miller-Motte College Fayetteville

Graphic courtesy of Miller-Motte CollegeMiller-Motte College Fayetteville invites you to attend Weld Wars 2026 on April 17, a hands-on career exploration event for students and community members interested in welding and skilled trades careers. This ...

Apr 7, 2026

No Joke: Restaurants confirm they’re here to stay after community support on April 1

Local restaurants leaned into the spirit of April Fools’ Day this past week, taking to social media with playful pranks that quickly caught the attention of their communities—only to be met with an overwhelming show of support from loyal customers.We ...

Apr 6, 2026

Cape Fear Valley Health holds ribbon cutting for new Orthopedic Spine Specialists practice

Cape Fear Valley Health held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new Cape Fear Valley Orthopedic Spine Specialists practice on Monday, April 6, at noon. Photo by GFBJ.Cape Fear Valley Health held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new Cape Fear Valley O ...

Apr 2, 2026

All-New Wizard of Oz on Ice coming to GPAC April 30

Experience the enchantment of a classic tale brought to life like you’ve never seen it before with stunning choreography, vibrant costumes and state-of-the-art special effects. Your favorite characters are coming to the Givens Performing Arts Center ...