Achievers & Accolades

Dec 3, 2025

Cumberland County Library announces inaugural artist in residence

Cumberland County Public Library is proud to announce textile artist Kia Love has been selected as its first ever artist in residence. ...

Dec 3, 2025

DistiNCtly Fayetteville wins two honors at 2025 NCTIA Tourism Achievement Awards

Sierra Robbins, sports development manager for DistiNCtly Fayetteville, was named the 2025 Rising Star. DistiNCtly Fayetteville also received a Gold Award in the Small Bureau Category for its Sports Destination Guide. ...

Dec 3, 2025

Cumberland County welcomes Tufanna Bradley as assistant county manager

Cumberland County has announced Tufanna L. Bradley as the County’s newest assistant county manager, effective Dec. 15, 2025. ...

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Cybersecurity habits that keep your business running, and hackers

Posted Dec 2, 2025
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Dec 3, 2025

FTCC recognized as a top 25 cybersecurity program in the nation

Fayetteville Technical Community College has been named as one of the top 25 institutions nationally to earn a cybersecurity associate degree. ...

Nov 26, 2025

City of Fayetteville Assistant City Manager Jeffrey Yates receives ICMA accreditation

City of Fayetteville Assistant City Manager (ACM) Jeffrey Yates is celebrating a new accreditation after recently receiving the Credentialed Manager (CM) designation from the International City/County Management Association (ICMA). ...

Nov 26, 2025

Fayetteville business owner Fred Surgeon appointed to North Carolina Ports Authority Board of Directors

Frederick Surgeon of Cumberland County has been appointed to the North Carolina State Ports Authority Board of Directors by Governor Josh Stein. His term expires in 2031. ...

Nov 26, 2025

Green inducted into Cumberland County Agricultural Hall of Fame; Smart named Young Farmer of the Year

Betty A. Green was inducted into the Cumberland County Agricultural Hall of Fame in a ceremony held at the Judge E. Maurice Braswell Cumberland County Courthouse on Nov. 21. The event also recognized Paige Kennedy Smart as the 2025 Cumberland County Farm Bureau Outstanding Young Farmer of the Year. ...

Nov 26, 2025

Holden named new Sandhills Community College Small Business Center director

Sara Holden has assumed the helm as director of the Small Business Center at Sandhills Community College. Holden is excited to start networking and be the connector of services from Sandhills Community College to the region. ...

Nov 26, 2025

FirstHealth hospitals earn an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group

FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital (MRH) in Pinehurst, MRH-Richmond in Rockingham and MRH-Hoke in Raeford have earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety. ...


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Where river meets home: Cape Overlook brings affordable riverfront living to Lillington

Smith Douglas Homes pictured with the The Lillington Area Chamber of Commerce at the grand opening of their new Reedy Branch community which took place in October. Photo provided by Smith Douglas Homes.A new residential community taking shape in Lill


From service to success: Walsingham Group Inc. partners with nonprofit groups to help Veterans join them as part of the civilian workforce

Walsingham Group Inc., an organization federally recognized for its efforts and emphasis on hiring Veterans is partnering with local and national organizations to recruit, hire and retain Veteran talent. Photo generated using Canva AI.Walsingham Grou


Bah, Humbug! Annual Christmas event A Dickens Holiday returns to downtown Fayetteville in 2025

Costumed actors will roam the streets, carriage rides will guide visitors throughout and the traditional candlelight processional and illumination ceremony will be included at this year’s A Dickens Holiday. Photo provided by A Dickens Holiday, taken