Achievers & Accolades

Jun 3, 2026

MRH Nurse Maranda Weeks recognized with DAISY Award

Weeks, a registered nurse who cares for patients at Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst, is the most recent winner of FirstHealth’s DAISY Award, which recognizes nurses who go above and beyond to care for people. ...

Jun 3, 2026

Chris Vonderkall appointed to Moore County Economic Development Partnership Board

Vonderkall brings more than 20 years of combined experience with U.S. Kids Golf, which is headquartered in Pinehurst, N.C. ...

Jun 3, 2026

Carolina College of Biblical Studies welcomes Dr. Steve Strickland to the Board of Directors

As a member of the Board of Directors, Dr. Strickland will help support the college’s mission of equipping disciples of Christ for a lifetime of servant leadership through biblical higher education. ...

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Fayetteville’s Education and Healthcare Leaders Launch Ambitious Workforce Pipeline for Future Talent

Posted Jun 2, 2026
Fayetteville Technical Community College, Cape Fear Valley Health System, and Cumberland County  Schools have joined forces on a bold new workforce initiative designed to increase student awareness of  healthcare careers and accelerate thei
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Jun 3, 2026

Fayetteville Rotary Club awards CCS Social Work Coordinator Pamela Story with one of Rotary’s highest honors

The Fayetteville Rotary Club has honored Cumberland County Schools’ Social Work Coordinator Pamela Story as a Paul Harris Fellow, one of Rotary’s highest honors awarded to individuals whose service reflects the heart of Rotary’s mission. ...

May 27, 2026

CCS students earn spot at National Speech & Debate Tournament

Several students from Cumberland County Schools have earned the opportunity to compete at the 2026 National Speech & Debate Tournament, which will take place June 14–19 in Richmond, Va. ...

May 27, 2026

Community leaders Sandy and Jim Ammons to be honored at 2026 Distinguished Citizens Awards Dinner

Judge Jim Ammons currently serves as senior resident superior court judge for Cumberland County, while Sandy Ammons recently retired as executive director of the FTCC Foundation after a distinguished career in advancement, nonprofit leadership and community engagement. ...

May 27, 2026

Van Geons named to Business North Carolina’s Power List

FCEDC President/CEO Robert Van Geons has been named to Business North Carolina's Power List for the sixth year in a row. ...

May 27, 2026

Kellie Hunt Blue elected chair of UNC Board of Governors

UNC Pembroke alumna Kellie Hunt Blue will be the 20th chair of the UNC Board of Governors. Blue is the third woman to hold the position. ...

May 27, 2026

Simone Johnson to join GFBJ as director of events & special projects

Johnson will begin her new role with GFBJ on Friday, May 29. Her responsibilities will include managing and planning events, managing special projects, such as the annual Book on Business, contributing to editorial content and contributing to GFBJ’s digital presence. ...


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Envisioning a better downtown: Cool Spring Downtown District's Amplified District Reenvision Awards honor downtown visionaries

Graphic courtesy of CSDDThe Cool Spring Downtown District is recognizing members of the downtown Fayetteville community with their Inaugural Amplified District Awards. While an award ceremony and town hall was intended for June 4, the Cool Spring Dow


ERA Strother bets on downtown Fayetteville with Hay Street move

ERA Strother Real Estate recently relocated its long-time office headquarters to 229A Hay St., trading its Ray Avenue site for a street-level presence on Hay Street.


Beyond the balance sheet: Looking beyond traditional banking to examine the bigger picture of growth opportunity and long-term success

The Greater Fayetteville Business Journal is excited to announce our second Power Breakfast for 2026: Beyond the Balance Sheet, a banking-focused event exploring the relationship between bankers and businesses. This event will have a regional fo