Achievers & Accolades

Oct 7, 2026

Harnett County Board of Health receives Outstanding Board of Health Award

Pictured: 1st row from left-Ainsley Johnson, Health Director for Harnett County Health Department; Board of Health Members Michelle Pleasant; Dr. Brandon Washington, DDS; Dr. Catherine Evans, DDS. 2nd row: Betty Goodwin; Dr. Kim Fowler, Phd; Dr. Aman ...

Oct 7, 2026

Moore County issued BDO Zone ‘A’ Rating for woody biomass

MCEDP, Ecostrat and the BDO Zone Initiative are pleased to announce the issuance of a BDO Zone ‘A’ Rating for Moore County. Moore County’s ‘A’ rating denotes high prospective viability of Feedstock Supply and Infrastructure and low expectations of default risk in the Zone. ...

Oct 7, 2026

Rose Hunt joins Healthkeeperz as clinical manager of hospice

Hunt brings nine years of nursing experience, including more than eight years in hospice care, with expertise in patient assessment, care coordination, symptom management, caregiver education and nurse mentorship. ...

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Putting mental health first: Inside Cape Fear Valley Health’s behavioral health system

Posted Sep 1, 2026
Cape Fear Valley Health treats behavioral health as one of its largest and most strategic service lines, offering a full continuum of care from a dedicated psychiatric emergency department to adult and adolescent inpatient units and robust outpatient
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Oct 7, 2026

TRP Sumner PLLC named one of Accounting Today’s 2026 Best Firms to Work For

The annual recognition celebrates accounting firms across the country that excel in employee satisfaction, engagement, workplace culture and their commitment to creating an exceptional employee experience. ...

Sep 30, 2026

Robeson Community College names dental program in honor of Dr. Michael J. Knowles; legacy highlighted with $250,000 gift.

Robeson Community College celebrated a transformational investment in dental education Friday, Sept. 25 as the individual partners of Village Family Dental presented at $250,000 gift in honor of the late Dr. Michael John Knowles. ...

Sep 30, 2026

Cumberland County Schools Class of 2026 earns $44 Million in scholarships

The Cumberland County Schools (CCS) Class of 2026 continues to shine, even as the graduates are moving on to their next chapter. ...

Sep 30, 2026

FirstHealth earns Cleerly Certified Image Quality Award for cardiac imaging

Photo provided by: FirstHealthFirstHealth of the Carolinas has earned the 2026 Cleerly Certified Image Quality Award, recognizing the health system’s commitment to high-quality coronary imaging and advanced cardiovascular care.The award is presented ...

Sep 30, 2026

Fayetteville PWC wins NC3C Excellence In Communications Award

The Fayetteville Public Works Commission (PWC) was recently recognized with a North Carolina City & County Communicators (NC3C) Excellence in Communications Award. ...

Sep 30, 2026

Connections of Cumberland County names Patricia Jackson as executive director

The Board of Directors of Connections of Cumberland County, Inc. has named Patricia Jackson the organization’s Executive Director, selecting a nonprofit leader with a decade of experience serving the Cumberland County community. ...


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Editor's note: Traditions and new beginnings

Hello, loyal readers. I am writing to you as someone older and therefore wiser (okay, I’m actually writing this the day before my birthday, but you will receive your copy after I’ve already celebrated). I was reminded of how truly blessed I am t


Certified in self-care: Renaissance Day Spa expands luxury offerings, renovates spaces and builds new Fayetteville location

Renaissance offers a broad range of massage services, from standard Swedish and deep tissue massages to signature massages that offer clients aromatherapy, a farmhouse-sourced “honey heel glaze” foot treatment and hot stone therapy. Photo by Style To


Locally sourced, family-owned: No-BS Meats celebrates the opening of its new storefront in downtown Fayetteville

Nikole (pictured) and Lakota Shawn began selling their meat at farmers markets and in an online store in 2024. Now, they’ve opened their first brick-and-mortar location. Photo by GFBJ.The Shawn family believes in quality, locally sourced food, and th