Fayetteville State university students continued a Bronco tradition on Aug. 15 by participating in the Pinning Ceremony in the J.W. Seabrook Auditorium which is a formal induction ceremony to welcome all new freshmen to FSU. Chancellor Darrell T. Allison officially inducted the class of 2025 into the Bronco family. All students received an FSU lapel pin that can be worn for any formal or ceremonial occasion. The guest speaker for this occasion was alumnus Marquelle Turner-Gilchrist who graduated from Fayetteville State in 2009 and is a global fashion influencer.
This is the first year of the Veteran Business Expo, and it grew out of Fayetteville PWC’s Economic Impact Program, which focuses on expanding access and opportunity in public-sector contracting while strengthening the local economy. It builds off th
Lynlene Apiary and Crafts is owned and operated by mother-daughter duo Carolyn Kleinert and Jolene Kleinert. They are certified apiarists and sell honey, candles made with beeswax, soaps and other crafts at local farmers markets. Photos by GFBJ.Lynle
Big T’s has been a local favorite of Hope Mills since 2000 when Timmy (Big T) and Donna Gray first opened right on Hope Mills Lake. It is a seasonal restaurant, so many of Big T’s loyal customers were happy to hear they would now be open year-round, seven days a week.
