Achievers & Accolades

Jun 11, 2025

Rising to excellence Fort Bragg SRU wins again

 Fort Bragg Soldier Recovery Unit Team pose for a picture outside their building holding their 2025 U.S. Army Medical Command Army Recovery Care Program Award of Excellence. Photo by: Keisha Frith, Womack Army Medical CenterBuilding on thei ...

Jun 11, 2025

Jessica Battaglia, PA-C, joins FirstHealth Family Medicine - Raeford

FirstHealth of the Carolinas is pleased to welcome Jessica Battaglia, PA-C, to FirstHealth Family Medicine – Raeford. B ...

Jun 11, 2025

Cape Fear Botanical Garden receives a Summertime Kids Grant from the Cumberland Community Foundation

Cape Fear Botanical Garden is pleased to announce the receipt of a $5,000 Summertime Kids grant from Cumberland Community Foundation, Inc. ...

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FSU's Forensic Science Program produces workforce ready scientists with a competitive edge

Posted May 27, 2025
Through strategic investments on the state-of-the art laboratory equipment, diversified forensic science program curriculum, small class size (12:1) student to faculty ratio in forensic specialized courses and strong emphasis on hands-on learning, Fa
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Jun 11, 2025

Moore County Schools Superintendent Tim Locklair named Regional Superintendent of the Year

Moore County Schools Superintendent Dr. Tim Locklair has been named the 2025-2026 Regional Superintendent of the Year for the Sandhills Region (Region 4). ...

Jun 4, 2025

FirstHealth of the Carolinas named one of the Top 150 Places to Work in Health Care by Becker’s Healthcare

For the third consecutive year, FirstHealth of the Carolinas has been recognized as one of the Top 150 Places to Work in Health Care by Becker’s Healthcare, a national publication highlighting excellence in the health care industry. ...

Jun 4, 2025

United Way of NC recognizes city employee with state award

Community Development Specialist Jacqueline "Jackie" Abbott was recently awarded the Spirit of North Carolina Award, an award offered by the United Way of North Carolina to honor organizations and individuals who exemplify the “spirit” of their community. ...

Jun 4, 2025

Greater Fayetteville Chamber welcomes Matt Stone as the director of member engagement & the Consumer Protection Division

Matt StonePhoto provided by: GFC The Greater Fayetteville Chamber is proud to announce the appointment of Matt  Stone as the new director of member engagement and the Consumer Protection Division. In this dual leadership role, Stone wi ...

Jun 4, 2025

City of Fayetteville hires new chief information officer

The City of Fayetteville has hired Willie Henry to lead its Information Technology Department. He assumed the role on May 26. ...

Jun 4, 2025

Samantha Wullenwaber appointed executive director of Mid-Carolina Regional Council

The Mid-Carolina Regional Council Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Samantha Wullenwaber as its new executive director, effective June 1, 2025. ...


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Editor's note: Happy half-year!

Happy half year everyone! Believe it or not, we are now in June of 2025, officially halfway through the year. A few nights ago, I was looking over a vision board I had made at the beginning of the year. One of my best friends invited me to a vis


Building a workforce: FAHFH brings back its popular Construction Camp in 2025 to address future workforce needs

Students will learn skills in drywall installation, electrical work, plumbing, framing and more. Photos provided by Fayetteville Area Habitat for Humanity.Fayetteville Area Habitat for Humanity (FAHFH) is stepping in to address a key issue in co


Juneteenth celebration returning to downtown Fayetteville on June 14 thanks to Cool Spring Downtown District

 Along with entertainment, vendors, food trucks, history lessons and more, CSDD is pleased to announce a partnership with the Miss Juneteenth Fayetteville Scholarship Pageant, with a crowning ceremony to take place during the Jubilee. Graph