Achievers & Accolades

Jul 22, 2026

Womack earns Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval for second straight cycle

Womack Army Medical Center has earned The Joint Commission’s (TJC) Gold Seal of Approval following a multiday inspection, reaffirming the hospital's commitment to continuous compliance with national patient safety and quality care standards. ...

Jul 22, 2026

FirstHealth hospitals earn national recognition for stroke care

FirstHealth hospitals have again earned stroke care awards from the American Heart Association for demonstrated commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most comprehensive, appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research- based guidelines designed to improve outcomes. ...

Jul 22, 2026

YMCA of the Sandhills earns highest recognition for child safety standards

The YMCA of the Sandhills has earned Praesidium Accreditation®, reflecting its commitment to the highest standards in child safety and abuse prevention. ...

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Building a Future-Ready Workforce: How FTCC and Regional Partners Are Developing the Next Generation of Talent in Cumberland County

Posted Jul 1, 2026
Fayetteville Technical Community College (FTCC) and its regional partners are leading a coordinated effort to build a future-ready workforce pipeline aligned with the evolving needs of employers across Cumberland County and the Sandhills. Through imm
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Jul 22, 2026

Copiers Plus announces new VP of Sales

Copiers Plus is pleased to announce the promotion of Roger Miller to vice president of sales. ...

Jul 15, 2026

UNCP student participates in national Adobe-AISES Leadership Program

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. ...

Jul 15, 2026

E.E. Smith student selected for prestigious Congress of Future Medical Leaders

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. ...

Jul 15, 2026

Fayetteville Police Chief Roberto Bryan appointed to the Governor’s Crime Commission

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. ...

Jul 15, 2026

Economic Development Manager Derrick McArthur earns statewide certification

The City of Fayetteville is pleased to announce that Economic Development Manager Derrick McArthur has earned his North Carolina Certified Economic Developer designation.  ...

Jul 15, 2026

Fayetteville State University leaders selected for UNC System Executive Leadership Institute

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. ...


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Germène's Home Kitchen & Bakery now open

A family affair: Along with a full staff, Owner Eddie Claude and his wife Ruth (pictured right) work with their kids to run the restaurant. Eddie is a Veteran who served for 21 years in the U.S. Army. Photos by YGH STUDIOS & GFBJ. The Fayett


Editor's note: Summer jobs

With summer in full swing, I started to reflect on the various ways I spent my summer break over the years. From pool parties with friends to family vacations and sports tournaments, I look back fondly on the summers I’ve enjoyed so far. But it


Preserving rural roots: Gray's Creek residents launch effort to become a town

Proposed incorporation boundary (pink) · Gray’s Creek, Cumberland County, N.C. This is a working draft and is subject to revision. Image courtesy of grayscreeknc.com. After decades as an unincorporated rural community in Cumberland County, Gray’