Achievers & Accolades

Aug 26, 2026

FirstHealth’s Lung Cancer Program named Center of Excellence

FirstHealth’s Lung Cancer program has once again been named a Center of Excellence by GO2 for Lung Cancer, recognizing the program’s commitment to providing the Sandhills with patient-centered, evidence-based lung cancer care. ...

Aug 26, 2026

Fayetteville State University names Jalisha Pone associate vice chancellor for development

Fayetteville State University has named Jalisha C. Pone associate vice chancellor for development in the Division of University Advancement. Pone will oversee key areas of FSU’s development operations, including major gifts, annual giving, campaign planning and corporate and foundation relations. ...

Aug 26, 2026

Harnett County selects Ryan Dawson as the new emergency services director

Dawson is a credentialed incident management team member, possesses the NC Executive Emergency Management certification, certified firefighter, EMT, fire and law enforcement instructor and certified law enforcement officer. He possesses a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice/psychology from Appalachian State University. ...

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Are your adventures covered? Coverage tips for your RV, ATV and boat

Posted Jun 2, 2026
Your ATV, RV and boat are built for getting out there. Exploring trails. Seeing new places. Spending more time doing what you enjoy.Before you head out, make sure you have the right coverage. Many homeowners and auto policies are designed for everyda
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Aug 26, 2026

Fayetteville announces new Director of Budget and Evaluation, Taylor Floyd

Taylor Floyd joined the City of Fayetteville in June as director of budget and evaluation. Floyd brings more than a decade of experience in local government budgeting and financial management, including service with the cities of Asheville and Raleigh. ...

Aug 19, 2026

High school student wins $40K BigFuture Scholarship for taking college and career planning steps

Westover High School junior Nimaya Williams is celebrating a life-changing achievement after being selected by College Board's BigFuture as one of only two students nationwide to receive its monthly $40,000 BigFuture Scholarship. ...

Aug 19, 2026

Robbins couple honored with inaugural state trails award

William and Lynne McDuffie of Robbins have been honored with the Great Trails State Everyday Trail Maker Award. The award recognizes exceptional volunteers, professionals or organizations dedicated to the planning, construction and maintenance of the state’s greenways and natural pathways. ...

Aug 19, 2026

Highstreet Warren Insurance Group selected to design and place insurance program for a 512-unit multifamily portfolio

Highstreet Warren Insurance Group was selected to design and place the insurance program for a 512-unit multifamily portfolio in Cumberland County, with plans to expand to 1,000+ units by the end of the year. ...

Aug 19, 2026

Forbes recognizes Kelly Puryear among North Carolina’s top CPAs for second consecutive year consecutive year

The Forbes Best-in-State Top CPAs list recognizes outstanding certified public accountants across the United States through independent nominations and a rigorous evaluation of professional achievement, leadership, experience and contributions to the profession. ...

Aug 19, 2026

Cape Fear Valley Health’s Dr. Kelly Van Fossen receives national award for excellence in surgical education

Kelly Van Fossen, D.O., program director of Cape Fear Valley Health’s General Surgery Residency Program, has received national recognition for her leadership and contributions to surgical education, earning the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons’ 2026 Guy D. Beaumont Jr., FACOS Award of Academic Excellence. ...


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