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Apr 19, 2024

North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority announces 31 grants to rural communities; businesses and local governments in Cumberland, Moore, Robeson and Sampson Counties named recipients

The North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) has approved 31 grant requests to local governments totaling $10,982,835, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The requests include commitments to create a total of 565 jobs, 135 of which were p ...

Feb 2, 2024

D.A. Davidson & Co. opening office in Fayetteville

D.A. Davidson & Co. recently announced the opening of a wealth management office in Fayetteville, North Carolina, welcoming a three-person team. The professionals bring extensive financial services experience to the firm, further strengthening it ...

Feb 1, 2024

Dogwood State Bank to acquire Community First Bancorporation

Dogwood State Bank (OTC: DSBX) and Community First Bancorporation (OTC: CFOK) jointly announce the signing of a definitive merger agreement for Dogwood State Bank to acquire Community First Bancorporation, and its subsidiary, Community First Bank in ...

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The Arts Are Big Business in Fayetteville & Cumberland County! The Arts Create and Support Jobs, Generate and Sustain Revenue, and Build Community Vibrancy.

Posted Apr 1, 2024
The Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County recently participated in the Arts and Economic Prosperity (AEP) Survey 6, an economic and social impact study of the nation’s nonprofit arts and culture industry. According to this study, Arts a
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Oct 26, 2023

United Bankshares, Inc. announces earnings for the third quarter and first nine months of 2023

United Bankshares, Inc. recently reported earnings for the third quarter of 2023 of $96.2 million, or $0.71 per diluted share, as compared to earnings of $92.5 million, or $0.68 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2023. Earnings for the thir ...

Oct 25, 2023

Lumbee Guaranty Bank undergoing “core” conversion; Updated services coming soon for LGB clients

Starting on Thursday, Oct. 26, Lumbee Guaranty Bank will be undergoing an upgrade process on their “core” software systems. The process will be updating their systems behind most of their digital banking services including customer files, teller proc ...

Aug 8, 2023

FSU secures $600,000 grant from the William R. Kenan Jr. Charitable Trust for performing and fine arts education

Photo provided by FSUFayetteville State University has received a two-year, $600,000 grant from the William R. Kenan, Jr. Charitable Trust to support and expand performing and fine arts education in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Depa ...

Jul 27, 2023

United Bankshares, Inc. announces earnings for the second quarter and first half of 2023

United Bankshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: UBSI) (“United”), today reported earnings for the second quarter of 2023 of $92.5 million, or $0.68 per diluted share, as compared to earnings of $98.3 million, or $0.73 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 202 ...

Jul 25, 2023

FTCC Foundation receives $400,000 from the Cannon Charitable Interests for FTCC Supply Chain Transport Complex

The Cannon Foundation, Inc. and the Charles A. Cannon Charitable Trust No. One have awarded Fayetteville Technical Community College Foundation $400,000 to purchase trucks and equipment for the new FTCC Supply Chain Transport Complex.  FTCC ...

Jun 29, 2023

Funding the arts: The Arts Council of Fayetteville and Cumberland County is on track to award $1.4 million in grants in 2023

PHOTO PROVIDED BY ARTS COUNCIL OF FAYETTEVILLE CUMBERLAND COUNTY - The Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County financially supports a rosterof Teaching Artists for their Artists In Schools Grant Programs. The Arts Council of Fayetteville ...


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Endless opportunities: GFBJ examines mentorship programs offered by institutions of higher learning throughout our seven county coverage area

For many young professionals, their future begins with a foot in the door. Mentorships, apprenticeships and working one on one to learn an industry can be enough to spark an entire career. Institutions of higher learning throughout the Greater Fayett


Engineering a workforce: FTCC provides a wide variety of career-focused programs for high-demand skills in engineering & applied technology fields

FTCC’s Engineering and Applied Technology academic programs range from expected offerings like a vast air conditioning, heating and refrigeration technology program, to a recently devised curriculum in the Mechatronics Engineering program. Photo prov


Feeding passion: The story of downtown restaurant Circa 1800 and the devoted individuals leading it along the way

Brandy Puczylowski became the owner of Circa 1800 in January of 2013. She has over 30 years of experience working in the restaurant industry. Photo provided by Circa 1800Popular downtown Fayetteville eatery Circa 1800 has been serving the commun