Wendy Locklear, a rising senior pursuing an American Indian Studies degree at UNC Pembroke, was one of only 100 Indigenous college students nationwide selected to participate in Adobe's AISES CLOUDS program, an initiative designed to cultivate leadership opportunities and strengthen digital skills among Native students. ...
Shamar Wilson, an 11th-grade student at E.E. Smith High School, was selected as a delegate to the 2026 Congress of Future Medical Leaders, an honors-only program for outstanding high school students aspiring to become physicians or pursue careers in medical research fields. ...
Governor Josh Stein has appointed Fayetteville Police Chief Roberto E. Bryan Jr. to serve as a member of the North Carolina Governor’s Crime Commission. ...
Dean of the College of Health, Science and Technology Erin White, Ph.D., and Vice Chancellor for External Affairs and Military Relations and Interim Vice Chancellor for University Advancement Wesley Fountain have been selected for the seventh cohort of the UNC System Executive Leadership Institute. ...
UNC Pembroke accounting professor Dr. Dena Breece has been elected to the North Carolina Association of CPAs Board of Directors, bringing decades of experience in accounting education, public service and professional leadership to the statewide organization. ...
The Airborne & Special Operations Museum Foundation Board of Directors recently announced the appointment of Margaret Britten as executive director. ...
Fayetteville State University's Chuck McKinnon, associate vice chancellor for Strategic Communications, has been selected by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities for the 2026-27 Executive Leadership Academy. ...
Ryan Hess, M.D., is excited to expand access to advanced brain tumor care in the Sandhills through FirstHealth Neurosurgery’s partnership with UNC, allowing more patients to receive specialized treatment closer to home instead of traveling to large academic medical centers. ...
The Fayetteville Cumberland Economic Development Corporation is excited to announce the promotion of Brittany Tschida Odom to chief operating officer. In her new role, Odom will oversee FCEDC’s organizational operations with an emphasis on marketing, communication and special projects. ...
Once Upon a Bite launched in early 2026 and has continued to grow through local markets, festivals, private events and community partnerships throughout the Fayetteville area.
Photo provided by Skin Specialists of FayettevilleA Veteran-owned Fayetteville medical spa that launched during the COVID-19 pandemic has grown into a multi-disciplinary aesthetics and wellness practice — winning the 2024 Readers’ Choice Award for Be
Josh Buracchio and his wife Gina had a vision two years ago: to bring the best of their beloved Pittsburgh’s culinary scene to Fayetteville.
