Banking & Finance

Sep 18, 2025

First Bancorp announces cash dividend- September 2025

The Board of Directors of First Bancorp (NASDAQ: FBNC) (the "Company"), the parent company of First Bank, has declared a cash dividend on its common stock of $0.23 per share payable on Oct. 25, 2025 to shareholders of record as of Sept. 30, 2025.“Dur ...

Sep 5, 2025

Latino Community Credit Union expands access to ethical, affordable financial services in new location

Photo by LCCUThis summer, Latino Community Credit Union (LCCU) celebrated the grand opening of its newly relocated and expanded branch in Fayetteville, North Carolina. The new, state-of-the-art branch offers improved accessibility and increased ...

Aug 19, 2025

Dogwood State Bank to be acquired by TowneBank, creating $22B institution

TowneBank (NASDAQ: TOWN) and Raleigh based Dogwood State Bank (OTCQX: DSBX) (“Dogwood”), announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement pursuant to which TowneBank will acquire Dogwood State Bank. The proposed transaction substantially e ...

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Fayetteville State University’s upgraded planetarium provides out of this world experiences

Posted Oct 6, 2025
Fayetteville State University’s planetarium is a little known jewel, offering an opportunity for community members and students of all ages to explore the universe in an environment that offers among the most detailed, highest resolution planetarium
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Jun 24, 2025

Tulsa Initiative launches “Tulsa Capital Accelerator” to unlock $500–$10,000 micro-loans for underserved entrepreneurs

Graphic courtesy of the Tulsa Initiative Fayetteville-based nonprofit Tulsa Initiative recently announced the official launch of the TulsaCapital Accelerator—a revolving loan fund created to deliver flexible capital to entrepreneurs who have his ...

Jun 10, 2025

Can Do Performance Financing Program finalists awarded; Next round of funding will open on June 26

Photo provided by FCEDCThe Community Development Foundation, in partnership with the City of Fayetteville and Fayetteville Cumberland Economic Development Corporation, has announced the first two companies receiving funding from the Can Do Performanc ...

Jun 2, 2025

Cumberland County to host High School Financial Literacy Boot Camp

Image courtesy of Money Box AcademyMoney Box Academy Inc., in partnership with the City of Fayetteville, ACT and the FTCC Innovation Center, proudly presents the first-ever High School Financial Literacy Boot Camp for Cumberland County students.This ...

May 19, 2025

Wells Fargo closes downtown Fayetteville branch

The lettering that previously adorned the building has been removed following the closure of Wells Fargo’s downtown branch. Photo by GFBJ.Wells Fargo closed the Fayetteville Main Branch at 200 Green St. on May 7. Signage has been removed from the bui ...

Apr 23, 2025

Richmond Fed President engages with local voices at UNC Pembroke

Chancellor Robin Gary Cummings (right) presents Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond President Tom Barkin with a handcrafted Lumbee pinecone patchwork artwork during his visit to UNCP. Photo provided by UNCP.The head of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmo ...

Mar 20, 2025

United Bank celebrates 186 years of service

It was a bicentennial celebration for employees of United Bank across the country on March 17, 2025. United Bank’s story began on March 17, 1839. In the 186 years that followed, it has grown to a premier banking company with a strong presence th ...


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Artists wanted: Cumberland County Public Library awarded $50,260 LSTA Grant for artist in residence program

Cumberland County Public Library has announced they have been awarded a $50,260 grant to launch Creative Collaborations: Artist in Residence at Cumberland County Public Library.This new program will bring a local artist into the library for several m


Future technology now: The 2025 Federal Technology Symposium returned to FTCC to connect and provide solutions to military buyers

TCOM staff (pictured) partnered with Richard Childress Racing’s VP of Outside Services Mike Brown to demonstrate their Falcon Medium Tethered UAS drone launching from a 6X6 Mothership vehicle. Photo by GFBJ.On Wednesday, Sept. 10, government contract


From players to creators: Emerging Technology Institute's after-school program teaches the art of game design

Antonio Ball ETI’s director of software development (left) and Jason Robinson, asoftware engineer at ETI are leading the charge in educating the next generationof video game developers. Photo provided by ETI.The Emerging Technology Institute (ETI) is