Achievers & Accolades

Apr 15, 2026

Local educator named 2025–2026 CTE Teacher of the Year for marketing excellence

Cumberland County Schools (CCS) has named Tammy Cox, the marketing teacher at Cape Fear High School, the 2025-2026 Career and Technical Education (CTE) Teacher of the Year. ...

Apr 15, 2026

Medical school students earn prestigious NC Albert Schweitzer Fellowship

Two students from the Campbell University medical school are recipients of the prestigious NC Albert Schweitzer Fellowship and will work to fill a critical need for families in Harnett County. ...

Apr 15, 2026

Moore County Chamber professionals honored by CACCE for service and leadership

CACCE Service Awards recognize chamber professionals at each five-year milestone for their dedication to the chamber industry and the communities they serve. ...

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Chancellor Darrell T. Allison
Fayetteville State University

FSU: Redefining Success and Service through the Power of Partnership

Posted Mar 16, 2026
As I mark my 5th year as Chancellor at Fayetteville State University, I can only promise that we will continue to develop opportunities and strengthen partnerships that drive success. It was well documented prior to my arrival that FSU, the state’s s
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Apr 15, 2026

Cape Fear Valley Wound Care Center-Dunn earns two national awards for clinical excellence

Physicians, leaders and clinicians at Cape Fear Valley Betsy Johnson Hospital are proud to announce that Cape Fear Valley Wound Care Center – Dunn has received two national awards from Healogics®, the nation’s largest provider of advanced wound care services. ...

Apr 8, 2026

UNC Pembroke earns State Building Commission Merit Award

The University of North Carolina at Pembroke has been awarded the State Building Commission Merit Award for Excellence in Project Implementation for its innovative Village Apartments demolition project. ...

Apr 8, 2026

Hutchens Law Firm celebrates team members named to 2026 Legal Elite by Business North Carolina

Hutchens Law Firm is proud to share that multiple attorneys from their team have been named to the 2026 Legal Elite by Business North Carolina. ...

Apr 8, 2026

New director named at Sandhills Community College to oversee Access to Achievement program

Emily Waldrop has been named director of the Access to Achievement (A2A) program, where she will lead efforts to connect students with disabilities to meaningful education and career pathways. ...

Apr 8, 2026

Cape Fear Valley Health celebrates outstanding providers during 2026 Doctors’ Day event

Each year, the Provider of the Year awards honor a physician, resident and advanced practice provider who go above and beyond in caring for patients, supporting colleagues and living out Cape Fear Valley Health’s values. ...

Apr 8, 2026

Lumbee Guaranty Bank announces appointment of Mark D. Locklear to Board of Directors

Lumbee Guaranty Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark D. Locklear to its Board of Directors. His appointment was unanimously approved by the Board at its most recent meeting. ...


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