Achievers & Accolades

Jul 30, 2025

Terry Sanford high schooler named NCASA Student of the Year

Cumberland County Schools is proud to share that Anna Sigmon, a student at Terry Sanford High School, was named the North Carolina Association for Scholastic Activities 2025 Student of the Year. ...

Jul 30, 2025

Cumberland County building inspectors receive statewide honor for service during Hurricane Helene relief efforts

Four Cumberland County Building Inspectors have been honored with the Barry Gupton Award, the highest recognition given by the North Carolina Building Inspector’s Association (NCBIA), for their exceptional volunteer service during Hurricane Helene cleanup efforts in western North Carolina. ...

Jul 30, 2025

UNCP student earns NASA recognition for cybersecurity discovery

NASA recently recognized a UNC Pembroke computer science student for his exceptional cybersecurity skills. ...

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FSU students and faculty make strides towards advancement in applied AI in the Intelligent Systems Laboratory

Posted Jun 27, 2025
A research lab within FSU’s Department of Mathematics and Computer science, the Intelligent Systems Laboratory (ISL) is exploring use-inspired data science, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), cybersecurity and multi-disciplinary
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Jul 23, 2025

Methodist University coach retires after 46 seasons/1,300+ wins

Methodist University’s Tom Austin, one of the winningest head coaches in the history of NCAA baseball, has decided to retire. Long-time assistant and Monarch alum Spencer Martin (MU class of 2008) has been named interim head baseball coach. ...

Jul 23, 2025

Gray's Creek High School student participates in ECU PIRATE Program

Cumberland County Schools proudly congratulates Charlene Gutierrez, a student from Gray’s Creek High School, for her successful participation in East Carolina University’s (ECU) 2025 PIRATE (Pirate Institute for Regional Aspiring Teachers & Educators) Program. ...

Jul 23, 2025

Cape Fear Valley Health recognized by NCHA for workforce innovation through medical school

CFVH has been awarded the North Carolina Healthcare Association’s 2025 Highsmith Award for Innovation. This award is presented to a member institution or to an individual/team employed by an NCHA member institution in recognition of innovation that creates value for patients/consumers of healthcare. ...

Jul 23, 2025

Robeson Community College Board of Trustees elects new chair & vice chair

Robeson Community College is pleased to announce the election of Mrs. Faline Dial as chair and Mr. Kyle Chavis as vice chair of its Board of Trustees. ...

Jul 23, 2025

Cumberland County wins 17 national achievement awards for innovation and service excellence

Cumberland County has earned 17 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo), recognizing innovative programs that improve services and strengthen communities. ...

Jul 16, 2025

UNCP Professor James Hudson named 2025–26 Faculty Fellow with Carolina Asia Center, UNC Institute

Dr. James Hudson, associate professor of history at UNC Pembroke, has been selected as a Minority-Serving Institutions Faculty Fellow for the 2025-26 academic year. ...


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FSU students and faculty make strides towards advancement in applied AI in the Intelligent Systems Laboratory

Sambit Bhattacharya, Ph.D. - Professor of Computer Science and Director of the Intelligent Systems Lab, Fayetteville State University
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Federal Food Series Webinars Will Connect North Carolina Food Businesses with Government Buyers

Bill Simons - Regional Program Manager, Goldsboro, North Carolina Military Business Center
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Navigating weight loss: Insights from a bariatric surgeon

Daniel McCullough, MD - Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Director, Cape Fear Valley Health

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