Achievers & Accolades

Feb 18, 2026

UNCP’s Dr. Irene Pittman Aiken inducted into prestigious Kappa Delta Pi Eleanor Roosevelt Chapter

Induction into the chapter is a lifetime distinction reserved for those who exemplify the values and humanitarian spirit of Eleanor Roosevelt herself. Aiken's induction reflects more than three decades of exceptional service to the field of education. ...

Feb 18, 2026

Friends of the Aberdeen Library and the Town of Aberdeen receive Historic Preservation Merit Award

The Friends of the Aberdeen Library and the Town of Aberdeen are receiving the Historic Preservation Merit Award for rehabilitating the Wholesale Grocery Building in Aberdeen, built circa 1912.  ...

Feb 18, 2026

Cumberland County Emergency Services awarded Duke Energy Foundation Grant to strengthen disaster preparedness

The funding will support Cumberland County Emergency Services’ upcoming Disaster Preparedness Expo, a one-day community event designed to help residents prepare for emergencies, connect with local resources and receive essential preparedness supplies. ...

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Fayetteville State University leads campus-wide CPR and AED preparedness push

Posted Feb 17, 2026
Fayetteville State University is strengthening its role as a regional leader in campus safety and public health with a major CPR and automated external defibrillator (AED) training event on Feb. 25, 2026. Taking place from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in t
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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. ...

Feb 11, 2026

Accel Innovation Corporation welcomes Corey Bolka to the team as a DoD Skillbridge fellow

Corey Bolka brings nearly 20 years of experience leading intelligence and operations in support of joint and coalition missions across CENTCOM, EUCOM and PACOM. ...

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. ...


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Fayetteville State University leads campus-wide CPR and AED preparedness push

Elizabeth Hunt - Assistant Vice Chancellor for Risk and Compliance, Fayetteville State University
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ArtsXL Is a Tourism Strategy, Not Just a Building

Kennon Jackson - Chief of Staff, The Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County
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The Hidden Costs of Poor Security: How Small Vulnerabilities Create Big Losses for Businesses

Luke Wheeler - Vice President, Holmes Security Systems

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