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Sep 23, 2026

Employment Source announces promotion of LaTesha Bright

As she celebrates 10 years with the organization, Bright will now provide leadership and support to all affiliates participating in the AbilityOne Program. ...

Sep 23, 2026

Mayor Colvin appointed to North Carolina Board of Transportation

Mitch Colvin of Cumberland County was appointed as a member of the 6th Transportation Division. ...

Sep 23, 2026

Sampson County BOC receives County Partnership Award

This award recognizes outstanding commitment of resources, inclusion of Extension in county government and advocacy for and involvement in Extension programs. ...

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Understanding 1031 Exchanges: A Strategic Tool for Real Estate Investors

Posted Sep 1, 2026
For real estate investors, selling appreciated property can trigger capital gains taxes and depreciation recapture. A Section 1031 exchange allows those taxes to be deferred, preserving more capital for reinvestment, but the rules are technical and m
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Sep 23, 2026

Fayetteville Technical Community College named finalist for NC TECH Public Sector Innovation Award

The NC TECH Awards, presented annually by NC TECH, North Carolina’s technology association, recognize excellence in innovation, growth and leadership across the technology sector. ...

Sep 16, 2026

North Carolina’s Southeast welcomes new Director of Business Development Savannah Taylor

Savannah Taylor, a career economic development professional, has accepted the role of director of Business Development at North Carolina’s Southeast. She officially started in the position on Sept. 14. ...

Sep 16, 2026

FirstHealth welcomes neuropsychologist Allison Parker, Ph.D.

Dr. Parker will work closely with FirstHealth’s outpatient neurologists and Neuro Nurse Navigator Marjorie Adas, R.N., to provide neuropsychological testing and interpret results to help patients, families and care teams better understand changes in memory and other cognitive abilities. ...

Sep 16, 2026

KS Bank announces $30,000 partnership with Campbell University Athletics

The partnership builds on KS Bank’s growing presence in Harnett County and its longstanding commitment to investing in the communities it serves. ...

Sep 16, 2026

Fayetteville PWC named a finalist for NC TECH Awards

This awards program recognizes companies, organizations and individuals for their achievement, innovation and leadership throughout the year. ...

Sep 16, 2026

Cumberland County Schools Business Operations earns Meritorious Budget Award for third consecutive year

The national recognition honors excellence in budget preparation and presentation, highlighting the department’s commitment to transparency, accountability and sound financial practices. ...


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Wrapping up renovations: Cape Fear Regional Theatre prepares to occupy newly renovated space this winter

Act 2 renovations began in April 2025. CFRT will be back in their 1209 Hay St. theatre for their first production of 2027. Photo by GFBJ.As the Cape Fear Regional Theatre (CFRT) opens their newest show, “Bright Star,” they are also wrapping up Act 2


Publisher's note: We were the judges of that!

Pictured from left to right: Entrepreneurial Impact Awards judging panel: Sara Ballard, Venus Durant, Greg Moore, Rebecca Sappington, Derrick McArthur, Faith Hatton and John Keen. In August, I was honored to be recruited to be one of six judges


Bold and brilliant artists: 26:26 exhibit brings 26 Black artists together for grand reopening of Concourse 107

Pictured left to right: Reddick R. Mack II, Collyn Strother, Tiffany Ragin, April Mata, Veronda Jones and Lauren Falls are all featured artists for the 26:26 Exhibit on display through the end of October. Photo by GFBJ.Black Artist Forward recently b