Banking & Finance

Aug 24, 2026

KS Bank to bring full-service community banking back to Roseboro

KS Bank announced today that it plans to open its first Sampson County financial center at 201 E. Roseboro Street in downtown Roseboro. Expected to open in November, the full-service branch will bring local, in-person banking back to a community that ...

Aug 13, 2026

A bank for small businesses: KS Bank opens Lillington branch, discusses expansion into Roseboro

KS Bank celebrated the grand opening of the Lillington branch on Thursday, Aug. 13 at 10 a.m. The branch is located at 709 W. Front St., Lillington. Photo by KS BankKS Bank is expanding its community-focused brand of banking to Lillington, and it doe ...

Aug 13, 2026

Fort Bragg Federal Credit Union donates $3,000 to Army Fisher House; Total support reaches $12,000

From left to right: Theresa Perry, Community Relations Manager; John Miller, Fort Bragg Fisher House Manager; Abby Spencer, Marketing Manager pictured at Fort Bragg Fisher HousePhoto provided by: FBFCUFort Bragg Federal Credit Union (FBFCU) has donat ...

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Workforce Pipelines for a Growing Economy

Posted Aug 2, 2026
The North Carolina General Assembly's adoption of the new Propel NC funding model represents one of the most significant investments in workforce-focused education in recent years. Propel NC directs greater state support to community college programs
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Jul 14, 2026

First Bancorp announces acquisition of First Carolina Bancshares Corporation to expand its SC presence

First Bancorp (Nasdaq: FBNC), the parent company of First Bank, and First Carolina Bancshares Corporation ("First Carolina"), the parent company of Carolina Bank & Trust Company ("Carolina Bank"), announced the signing of a definitive merger agre ...

Jun 4, 2026

GFBJ's Power Breakfast: Beyond the Balance Sheet shares insights into how banks partner with businesses

Photo by GFBJGreater Fayetteville Business Journal’s Power Breakfast: Beyond the Balance Sheet brought together regional banking leaders to explore how strong partnerships between business owners and banks can support growth, resilience and long‑term ...

May 28, 2026

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 ...

Apr 29, 2026

KS Bank to expand to Lillington, N.C.

Image courtesy of KS BankKS Bank is expanding to Lillington, N.C. The bank recently purchased property at 709 W. Front Street in Lillington, where it intends to operate the new branch. KS Bank has received regulatory approval from the Federal Deposit ...

Mar 19, 2026

Ignite your next chapter: Ignite Loan Program fuels business growth and expansions

The Carolina Small Business Development Fund created and privately operates Ignite, a flexible loan program offering up to $75,000 to help small businesses thrive. Hope Mills-based Barbra Ann’s Southern Fried Chicken is a business that received fundi ...

Mar 17, 2026

United Bank celebrates 187 years of service

Logo provided by United BankUnited Bank’s story began on March 17, 1839. Over the past 187 years, it has grown into a premier banking institution with a strong presence across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast. “Throughout the bank’s 187-year histo ...


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Building better solutions: Dragon's Lair Competition champions military innovation at Fort Bragg

U.S. Army soldiers gather for a group photo after the conclusion of Dragon’s Lair 12 at the Lieutenant General Gavin Joint Innovation Outpost on Fort Bragg, North Carolina. The Dragon’s Lair 12 event offered soldiers a platform to pitch their ideas d


Fayetteville selected to co-host the USTA NC 2026 Singles State Championship

Photo by Brooks HoffmanThe Fayetteville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (FACVB) is pleased to announce that the destination has been selected to co-host the Singles State Championships for USTA North Carolina, Oct. 1-4, 2026. Eight tennis


Recognizing entrepreneurial spirit: FSU prepares to host inaugural Entrepreneurial Impact Awards Gala

Fayetteville State University is set to embark on what university leaders hope will lead to a new tradition for the regional business community in Cumberland County and beyond. The university will host its inaugural Entrepreneurial Impact Awards Gala