Banking & Finance

Sep 18, 2026

United Bank hires Phil Poliquin to lead government contracting business

United Bank, a subsidiary of United Bankshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: UBSI), has announced that Phil Poliquin has joined the Bank as senior vice president and managing director of Government Contracting (GovCon). ...

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 ...

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The Future of Neurosurgery: From Repairing Damage to Restoring Function

Posted Nov 9, 2026
Q: When people think of neurosurgery, they often think of removing tumors or repairing injuries. How would you describe modern neurosurgery, and how is the field evolving?We still perform a lot of brain tumor removals and spine procedures, including
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Jul 23, 2026

United Bankshares, Inc. announces record earnings for the second quarter of 2026

United Bankshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: UBSI) (“United”), today reported record earnings for the second quarter of 2026 of $131.4 million, or $0.95 per diluted share. ...

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 ...


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Announcing the 2026 Health Care Heroes finalists

The Greater Fayetteville Business Journal is proud to announce our fourth annual Health Care Heroes event!      We are excited to join together with some of the region’s core health care institutions and providers and honor our local h


Answering the call: A lifetime dedicated to emergency care

The Greater Fayetteville Business Journal is proud to present the fourth-ever Lifetime Achievement Award to Dr. Matthew Harmody.


The Flower Bar: A new creative oasis for women in Fayetteville

Photo by Samantha MethenyThe Flower Bar is Fayetteville’s first experiential craft and cocktail lounge. Located at 719 Sterling St. in Fayetteville, N.C., The Flower Bar is scheduled to open this December. Co-owners Johanna Brumm and Dennis Bonnema a