Achievers & Accolades

Oct 28, 2026

Fayetteville PWC celebrates 50 years of the Butler-Warner Generation Plant

The Fayetteville Public Works Commission (PWC) is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Butler-Warner Generation Plant (BWGP), recognizing five decades of reliable electric generation, innovation and service to Fayetteville and Cumberland County. ...

Oct 28, 2026

Cumberland County Emergency Services maintains Emergency Medical Dispatch Center of Excellence accreditation

Cumberland County Emergency Services’ 911 Communications Center has maintained its status as the world’s 21st Medical Accredited Center of Excellence. The renewed accreditation confirms that the County’s 911 division continues to meet the highest international standards for emergency medical dispatch. ...

Oct 28, 2026

Cape Fear Valley Health names Tammy Thurman corporate director of community affairs

Cape Fear Valley Health has named Tammy Thurman its new corporate director of community affairs, bringing more than 23 years of experience in community relations, government affairs and building partnerships across eastern North Carolina. ...

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Cape Fear Valley Health expands emergency department capacity

Posted Oct 1, 2026
Cape Fear Valley Health is expanding the Emergency Department at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, including 24 additional beds in the dedicated Pediatric Emergency Department as part of continued investments designed to meet the needs of a growing co
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Oct 28, 2026

Bush appointed vice dean for undergraduate medical education at Methodist University Cape Fear Valley Health School of Medicine

Ruth L. Bush, MD, JD, MPH, FACS has been appointed vice dean for undergraduate medical education at the Methodist University Cape Fear Valley Health School of Medicine, bringing more than two decades of experience in clinical practice, academic medicine and medical education to the school’s leadership team. ...

Oct 21, 2026

Jamison Strickland joins Fidelity Bank in Fayetteville

Fidelity Bank is pleased to announce that Jamison Strickland has joined Fidelity Bank as a business development officer. In his new position, he is responsible for developing and managing business banking relationships throughout Fayetteville. ...

Oct 21, 2026

FTCC’s newly branded website earns two international awards for digital excellence

Fayetteville Technical Community College’s newly branded website has earned two international honors recognizing excellence in digital design and communications: a 2026 Silver w3 Award and a 2026 Gold MarCom Award. ...

Oct 21, 2026

George Breece awarded AOPA Special Award for Career Commitment to Advocacy

On Saturday, Sept. 12, in Las Vegas at the American Orthotics and Prosthetic Association National Assembly, NAAOP’s founding Executive Director, George W. Breece, was honored with the AOPA Special Award for Career Commitment to Advocacy in the field of orthotics and prosthetics. ...

Oct 21, 2026

CCS honors Edith Ball and Roy Young for service to students and schools

Cumberland County Schools recognized Edith Ball and Roy Young for their dedication to supporting students and strengthening school communities during the Cumberland County Board of Education meeting on Oct. 12, 2026. ...

Oct 21, 2026

Fayetteville State Veterans support program reaches capacity in first year

Just over a year after Fayetteville State University established a federally funded program to help military Veterans succeed in college, the initiative has reached its full capacity of 120 students. ...


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A legacy of valor: Recognizing the vital role of the Green Beret Foundation in supporting Special Forces

The US Army Special Forces (SF), known as Green Berets because they are awarded a green beret to wear following the rigorous selection and training process, are specialized military units trained to conduct special operations. Photo provided by the G


Fueling families: USAA AND Robert Irvine Foundation launch Fuel to Serve to strengthen military family well-being and readiness

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Publisher's note: Happy Halloween!

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