Achievers & Accolades

Apr 8, 2026

UNC Pembroke earns State Building Commission Merit Award

The University of North Carolina at Pembroke has been awarded the State Building Commission Merit Award for Excellence in Project Implementation for its innovative Village Apartments demolition project. ...

Apr 8, 2026

Hutchens Law Firm celebrates team members named to 2026 Legal Elite by Business North Carolina

Hutchens Law Firm is proud to share that multiple attorneys from their team have been named to the 2026 Legal Elite by Business North Carolina. ...

Apr 8, 2026

New director named at Sandhills Community College to oversee Access to Achievement program

Emily Waldrop has been named director of the Access to Achievement (A2A) program, where she will lead efforts to connect students with disabilities to meaningful education and career pathways. ...

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Why Skilled Trades Matter: Addressing the Decline and Urgent Need in Plumbing and HVAC

Posted Apr 1, 2026
Amidst the technological revolution and evolving workforce, skilled trades remain a  lynchpin of society. The roles of plumbers and HVAC technicians are critical—not only for daily  comfort and safety, but for broader economic stability. Ho
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Apr 8, 2026

Lumbee Guaranty Bank announces appointment of Mark D. Locklear to Board of Directors

Lumbee Guaranty Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark D. Locklear to its Board of Directors. His appointment was unanimously approved by the Board at its most recent meeting. ...

Apr 1, 2026

NCDCDT recognizes Miller’s Brew Coffee Shop as Employer of the Year

The NC Division of Career Development and Transition recently recognized Miller’s Crew and Miller’s Brew Coffee Shop as the 2026 Employer of the Year. ...

Apr 1, 2026

UNC Pembroke names Scott Byrd director of athletics

Byrd becomes the university’s 11th director of athletics, arriving at a time of unprecedented and continued momentum for BraveNation. He officially assumes the role on June 15. ...

Apr 1, 2026

STARward STEM Design Challenge empowers students to aim high and reach the stars

The 2026 STARward STEM Expo brought together 11 student teams from elementary, middle and high schools across the county for a high-stakes design challenge. ...

Apr 1, 2026

FTCC Trustee Dr. Vikki Andrews receives Order of the Long Leaf Pine

The Order of the Long Leaf Pine is the highest award for state service granted by the Office of the Governor. Nominations for the award are considered for individuals with 30 or more years of service to the state. ...

Apr 1, 2026

Sampson County Tourism welcomes Kate Randleman as director

In this role, Randleman will lead efforts to promote tourism across the county and highlight the community’s attractions, events and local businesses. ...


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Camden Commons: A new era of retail and commercial growth in Hope Mills

Nearly 80 acres of commercial development are now underway in Hope Mills. With Target serving as the anchor tenant, Camden Commons will bring a dynamic mix of retail and commercial opportunities. Land clearing and grading are underway at the site dev


Publisher's note: Pick up the torch

GRAPHIC PROVIDED BY BETTER BUSINESS BUREAUIn the fall of 2025, I was approached to be a judge for the Better Business Bureau’s 2026 award series. Like many of you in the community, I didn’t realize that the BBB had its own awards, and I was excited t


Excellence as a standard: Inside Dr. Tamara Colvin's path to becoming director of the FSU HUB

As the director of the FSU HUB, Dr. Tamara Colvin is responsible for strategic and operational leadership to provide impactful support to emerging entrepreneurs and existing small businesses. Photo provided by Colvin.Fayetteville Cumberland Regional