Achievers & Accolades

Oct 1, 2025

Fayetteville City Council approves 54 residents to board and commissions

Fayetteville City Council members approved 54 residents to serve on Boards and Commissions effective Oct. 1. ...

Oct 1, 2025

Cape Fear Botanical Garden receives a $120,000 grant from The Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County

Cape Fear Botanical Garden in Fayetteville, N.C., is honored to receive a $120,000 Community Organization Resource Grant (C.O.R.E.) from the Arts Council of Fayetteville|Cumberland County, supporting the Garden’s cultural arts and educational programs and enabling continued impactful community service. ...

Oct 1, 2025

Public Health, Social Services receive Innovation Awards at County Commissioners Conference

The Cumberland Department of Public Health and the Department of Social Services each received North Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC) Civic Excellence in Innovation Awards at the NCACC 118th Annual Conference. ...

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CTAK (Corneal Tissue Addition for Keratoplasty): Groundbreaking Advancement in Keratoconus Treatment

Posted Sep 4, 2025
On 4/28/25, Dr. Sheel Patel in Fayetteville, NC, performed North Carolina's first CTAK inlay procedure, making a significant step forward in enhancing patient care, and offering new hope for patients in need of vision restoration. The Corneal Ti
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Oct 1, 2025

Harnett County’s Lorie Babb receives distinguished Charles Moore Award

Harnett County Government is proud to announce that Assistant Register of Deeds Lorie Babb has been awarded the prestigious Charles Moore Award by the North Carolina Association of Register of Deeds (NCARD). ...

Sep 24, 2025

US Army EOD techs earn German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge on Fort Bragg

U.S. Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal Soldiers earned the prestigious German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge during a qualification on Fort Bragg. ...

Sep 24, 2025

Harnett Regional Water earns state AWOP award for 15th consecutive year

For the 15th consecutive year, Harnett Regional Water (HRW) has been recognized by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality for exceeding federal and state drinking water standards. ...

Sep 24, 2025

Fayetteville travel advisor wins two national awards at WORLD25 Lone Star Gala

Rocky Dimico, owner of Flights and Fables, a Fayetteville-area travel agency, has been recognized with two major national awards at WorldVia’s annual WORLD25 Lone Star Gala. ...

Sep 24, 2025

Cinterra names Michael Rothwell as Chief Financial Officer

Cinterra, a Hope Mills based provider in utility-scale solar and electrical infrastructure services has announced that Michael Rothwell has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer. ...

Sep 24, 2025

Carolina Eye Associates welcomes new physician, Dr. Molly Walsh

Carolina Eye Associates is pleased to announce the addition of Molly Walsh, M.D., to its medical staff. She will be serving patients in the Cheraw, Fayetteville, Lumberton and Southern Pines clinics. ...


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Artists wanted: Cumberland County Public Library awarded $50,260 LSTA Grant for artist in residence program

Cumberland County Public Library has announced they have been awarded a $50,260 grant to launch Creative Collaborations: Artist in Residence at Cumberland County Public Library.This new program will bring a local artist into the library for several m


Future technology now: The 2025 Federal Technology Symposium returned to FTCC to connect and provide solutions to military buyers

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From players to creators: Emerging Technology Institute's after-school program teaches the art of game design

Antonio Ball ETI’s director of software development (left) and Jason Robinson, asoftware engineer at ETI are leading the charge in educating the next generationof video game developers. Photo provided by ETI.The Emerging Technology Institute (ETI) is