Achievers & Accolades

Oct 21, 2026

CCS honors Edith Ball and Roy Young for service to students and schools

Cumberland County Schools recognized Edith Ball and Roy Young for their dedication to supporting students and strengthening school communities during the Cumberland County Board of Education meeting on Oct. 12, 2026. ...

Oct 21, 2026

Fayetteville State Veterans support program reaches capacity in first year

Just over a year after Fayetteville State University established a federally funded program to help military Veterans succeed in college, the initiative has reached its full capacity of 120 students. ...

Oct 14, 2026

Fayetteville Regional Airport recognizes staff for achievements in professional development

Fayetteville Regional Airport is proud to recognize Jerome Coaxum and Joseph Legg for earning professional certifications through the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE). ...

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Cape Fear Eye Associates: Setting a Higher Standard in Vision Care

Posted Aug 2, 2026
For decades, Cape Fear Eye Associates has been a trusted leader in comprehensive medical and surgical eye care, combining board-certified expertise, advanced technology, and patient-centered care. The practice provides a full spectrum of services, fr
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Oct 14, 2026

UNCP Computer Science Program earns ABET accreditation

The accreditation, which extends through Sept. 30, 2032, comes as UNCP continues to expand its computing programs amid rapid growth in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data science and other emerging technologies. ...

Oct 14, 2026

First Bank welcomes Carmen Serbio to the team

Serbio brings 30 years of banking experience, all within the Fayetteville market, where he has helped businesses and communities grow. ...

Oct 14, 2026

NCMBC welcomes Lanard Welch

Welch brings more than 22 years of leadership experience spanning the U.S. Army, Department of Defense, Defense Intelligence Agency, federal contracting and business development. ...

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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Cape Fear Eye Associates: Setting a Higher Standard in Vision Care

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How public art transforms everyday spaces

Sondra Martin - Distinguished Professor of Art, Fayetteville State University
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A smart next step: Why adult learners are choosing Fayetteville State University

Brittany Mundy - Executive Director for Adult Learners, Transfer, and Military Students, Fayetteville State University

In The Current Issue

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