Achievers & Accolades

Feb 11, 2026

Fayetteville MSA professionals appointed to state boards and commissions

Governor Stein appointed Neisha Wetzel of Hoke County (pictured) to the North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners and Alfred “Al” T. Davis of Cumberland County to the North Carolina Human Resources Commission. ...

Feb 11, 2026

FSU earns statewide ranking for value and affordability from Research.com

Fayetteville State University has been recognized for its affordability and value, earning the No. 2 spot in North Carolina on Research.com’s Best Value Colleges list for 2026. ...

Feb 11, 2026

CCS honors service and dedication: February Extra Mile and Committed Community Support Award recipients recognized

CCS Business Systems Support Analyst Julia Burns received the Extra Mile Award. Adrian McPherson and The Barber Coalition were named the February recipients of the Committed Community Support Award. ...

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Feb 11, 2026

Sandhills Community College recognized with excellence award at Raeford-Hoke County Chamber of Commerce meeting

Sandhills Community College was recently recognized with a Nonprofit Excellence Award at the Raeford-Hoke Chamber of Commerce annual business dinner held on Jan. 29, 2026. ...

Feb 4, 2026

Coldwell Banker Advantage recognized among top performers nationwide

Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC announced the 2025 recipients of its annual year-end awards, recognizing top-ranking affiliate companies whose performance exemplifies the highest standards of excellence across the Coldwell Banker® network. ...

Feb 4, 2026

Methodist University named a “2025-26 Must-Watch University in the U.S.”

Methodist University continues to earn national and international recognition for its approach and success in higher education. In the December 2025 issue of Higher Education Digest, the University is featured as a “Must-Watch University in the U.S. for 2025-26.” ...

Feb 4, 2026

FSU Professor Dennis E. Corbin elected to lead Cumberland County DSS Board

Corbin has served on the DSS Board since 2024 and was most recently vice chair. His election reflects the board’s confidence in his leadership, institutional knowledge and longstanding commitment to advancing services that support children, families and vulnerable populations. ...

Feb 4, 2026

Harnett County Manager Trout and Deputy Manager Price recognized with distinguished state-wide award

Harnett County is proud to announce that County Manager Brent Trout and Deputy County Manager Coley Price have been recognized with distinguished statewide awards from the North Carolina City & County Management Association ...

Feb 4, 2026

DistiNCtly Fayetteville appoints Kyle Molivas as sports sales manager

In this role, Molivas will support the organization’s sports tourism efforts by assisting with the recruitment and servicing of tournaments and sporting events that drive visitation to Cumberland County. ...


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Positively grape: Twisted Vines Vineyard supports local entrepreneurs and helps visitors make lasting memories

Owners Dana and Tracy Horne planted their vineyard in 2009. In 2019, they introduced their u-pick vineyard, and visitors loved the addition. They’ve also added a 4,608 sq ft. venue available to rent for events. Photo by Emily Grace Photography.Twiste


Ensuring future economic competitive edge: City of Dunn water treatment plant expansion is part of larger regional development

Mayor Elmore saw the necessity for this land acquisition when he first took office six years ago. The land owner recently came around to negotiations on the condition the sale was for all of his parcels. This is more land than the City of Dunn curren


Fayetteville’s evolving job market: Opportunities, trends and community investments

While the weather outside is cold, the local job market is hot. Fayetteville employers continue to bring on additional talent across a variety of industries.Quality employment opportunities are available at companies across Fayetteville and Cumberlan