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Aug 20, 2025

Campbell University medical student elected to national medical society board of directors

Fourth-year Campbell University medical student Asia-La’Rae M. Walker is determined to help people. To improve their health and their lives, by treating them with compassion and empathy. ...

Aug 20, 2025

Fayetteville State University achieves multiple fundraising records; including nearly $10 million in fundraising for 2024-25

FSU has announced record-breaking fundraising results for fiscal year 2025, with total contributions reaching $9,841,790 – the highest amount in university history. This achievement represents a remarkable $1.8 million increase over the previous record and an 86% increase over the five-year average. ...

Aug 20, 2025

FirstHealth welcomes Stephen Music, D.O., to interventional pain team in Pinehurst

Stephen Music, D.O.FirstHealth of the Carolinas is pleased to announce the addition of Stephen Music, D.O., to its interventional pain care team in Pinehurst.Dr. Music completed his medical education at Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medic ...

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Aug 20, 2025

Fayetteville Technical Community College Board of Trustees welcomes new members, elects officers

The Fayetteville Technical Community College Board of Trustees welcomed three new members on Monday, Aug. 18, and elected officers for the coming year. ...

Aug 13, 2025

Cumberland County School Board approves new chief academic officer and two principals; superintendent announces principal transfer

During Tuesday evening’s Cumberland County Board of Education meeting, the Board approved Cumberland County Schools (CCS) Superintendent Dr. Eric C. Bracy’s recommendations for the appointments of Dr. Tonya Williams-Leathers as Chief Academic Officer, Tiana Thompson as principal of Morganton Road Elementary School and Elan Goodman-Robinson as principal of Luther “Nick” Jeralds Middle School. Dr. Bracy also announced the transfer of Dr. Christin A. Etchison to serve as the principal of Seventy-First Classical Middle School. ...

Aug 13, 2025

FirstHealth hospitals recognized with national awards for stroke and heart failure care

FirstHealth hospitals have again been recognized by the American Heart Association for excellence in stroke and heart failure care. ...

Aug 13, 2025

Hope Mills pawn shop Jery's Pawn wins 2025 Pawn Industry Award from the National Pawnbrokers Association

The National Pawnbrokers Association (NPA) is proud to announce the recipients of its 2025 Pawn Industry Awards. The highly anticipated Pawnbroker of the Year award to went to Jery Howland of Jery's Pawn in Hope Mills, N.C. ...

Aug 13, 2025

DistiNCtly Fayetteville appoints new director of sales & sports commission

DistiNCtly Fayetteville, the destination marketing organization for greater Fayetteville, North Carolina, has announced the appointment of Robert Cox as director of sales and sports commission. ...

Aug 8, 2025

18 -year old RCC student earns real estate license

Ali Alhubishi recently became the youngest student on record at RCC to complete the Real Estate Provisional Broker Program and pass the NC Real Estate Commission’s state licensing exam. ...


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Building on the basics: Advanced Contractors Academy equips local firms to compete for government projects

The Advanced Contractors Academy, a free six-week program, is designed for established contractors ready to pursue larger-scale public contracts with agencies such as Fayetteville State University (FSU), Cumberland County and Cape Fear Valley Health.


Hungry for success: Local entrepreneur Kelton Battle is changing the vending machine game in North Carolina

Hungry Snacks Vending LLC is owned and operated by Kelton Battle, a young entrepreneur born and raised in Fayetteville. With 140 vending machines across the state, Battle is excited to continue expanding his business and to eventually manufacture and


Too bright to dim: My Future So Bright program sees exponential growth during third year

 A total of 84 interns participated in this year’s My Future So Bright program. At the graduation ceremony held on Aug. 1, each student was able to receive their graduation certificates from Mid-Carolina Regional Council Executive Director Saman