Apr 30, 2025

Celebrating a decade of excellence: RAYWEST DESIGNBUILD turns 10

Photo provided by: RAYWEST DESIGNBUILDThis year marks 10 years of RAYWEST DESIGNBUILD leading the way in commercial construction. What started in Fayetteville, NC, has expanded into a multi-state operation with a growing list of licenses. “It ha ...

Apr 30, 2025

KS Bank President/CEO Earl W. Worley, Jr. appointed to ICBA Housing Finance Committee

The Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) recently announced that Earl W. Worley, Jr., President/CEO of KS Bank was elected to serve on ICBA’s Housing Finance Committee. As the nation’s voice for community banks, ICBA’s sole focus is ensuring community banks and the customers they serve continue to flourish. ...

Apr 30, 2025

Fayetteville State University brings home National Ellucian Award

FSU's Dr. Pamela Baldwin and Vincent Harris Jr. accepted the annual Ellucian Impact Award for Fayetteville State University and a $25,000 prize for the University from company President and Chief Executive Officer Laura Ipsen on April 9 at the Ellucian Live Technology Conference in Orlando, Florida. ...

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Why You & Your Company Should Attend the MBB Warfighter Symposium

Posted May 6, 2025
The Medical, Biomedical & Biodefense: Support to the Warfighter Symposium (MBB Symposium) is set to convene on September 24–25, 2025, at the University of North Carolina’s Friday Center in Chapel Hill. Attendees will benefit from formal
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Apr 30, 2025

Campbell engineering wins first overall in NASA’s rover challenge

Campbell University engineering students took home the top prize — first place overall in the Collegiate Division — in the NASA Human Rover Exploration Challenge held April 11-12 at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Ala. ...

Apr 29, 2025

House of Rage celebrates grand opening in Fayetteville

Photo provided by House of RageHouse of Rage, a state-of-the-art multi-purpose sports complex, officially opened its doors on April 22, offering elite-level training for wrestling, martial arts, jiu-jitsu, MMA, judo, cheer, dance and strength conditi ...

Apr 29, 2025

Product development strategies ready the North Carolina's Southeast region for private investment, new jobs

An innovative regional program to support shovel-ready industrial sites and industrial buildings is generating results for the 20 counties of the North Carolina’s Southeast region.“We’re grateful to our legislative delegation and their leadership for ...

Apr 29, 2025

FTCC receives $200,000 to furnish new Building Trades Center

This facility is 22,264 square feet and is adjacent to the Fayetteville Campus of FTCC. The renovation will transition this facility from its former purpose as a car dealership to an instructional facility with classrooms, lab spaces, faculty offices, and new restrooms. ...

Apr 29, 2025

Sol’s Arcade + Taproom nears grand opening

The wait is almost over for the addition of downtown’s newest attraction. Sol’s Arcade + Taproom is coming to 421 Maiden Lane. ...

Apr 29, 2025

UNC Pembroke, Richmond Community College launch guaranteed transfer program for local students

Chancellor Robin Gary Cummings, MD. (left) signs the BraveNation Advantage Transfer program initiative with Richmond Community College President Brent Barbee. Photo provided by UNCP.In a move aimed at expanding access to four-year degrees and easing ...