Banking & Finance

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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AI in Cybersecurity: A Double-Edged Sword for SMBs

Posted Apr 30, 2025
As an IT leader for the last 10 years that works with hundreds of small and mid-sized businesses, I’ve seen firsthand how AI is reshaping the way we operate—and not always for the better. While AI has enormous potential to boost productivity, improve
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Mar 14, 2025

First Bancorp announces cash dividend

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 $0.22 per share payable on April 25, 2025 to shareholders of record as of March 31, 2025.&nb ...

Mar 4, 2025

Application period now open for Cumberland County nonprofit assistance program grants

Graphic provided by: Cumberland County The application period is now open for nonprofit organizations in Cumberland County who wish to apply for a Community Impact Grant.The Cumberland County Community Impact Grant Program allows nonprofit organ ...

Feb 27, 2025

First Power Breakfast of 2025 provides economic insights

Photos by Daniel ColemanHundreds of decision makers and leaders from a variety of industries gathered this morning for the first Power Breakfast of 2025. The event featured a presentation from Tom Barkin, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Rich ...

Feb 20, 2025

Promoting a president: First Bank promotes acting president to new CEO

Adam Currie - Photo provided by First BankThe Board of Directors of First Bancorp (NASDAQ - FBNC), the parent company of First Bank (the “Bank”), have announced the promotion of G. Adam Currie from President to Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ba ...

Jan 29, 2025

United Bankshares, Inc. announces earnings for the Fourth Quarter and Year of 2024

United Bankshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: UBSI) (“United”), today reported earnings for the fourth quarter of 2024 of $94.4 million, or $0.69 per diluted share. Fourth quarter of 2024 results produced annualized returns on average assets, average equity, ...

Jan 17, 2025

Can Do Performance Financing Program now open

The Community Development Foundation (CDF) is partnering with FCEDC to launch the Can Do Performance Financing Program.The program was designed to address the barriers to capital that have impeded the creation of sustainable businesses within Fayette ...


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All in one: Fort Bragg's Exceptional Family Member Program celebrates new office space in Soldier Support Center

From left to right: 1st Lt. Grace Vanarendonk, EFMP Screening Nurse, Col. Stephanie Mont, Commander of Womack Army Medical Center, Col. Chad Mixon, Fort Bragg Garrison Commander, Casey Clark, Program Manager for the Fort Bragg Exceptional Family Memb


Scene change: Historic theater in Lumberton embraces growth with new 8,200 square foot annex addition

A rendering of the completed 8,200 square foot annex addition. Image provided by Carolina Civic Center Historic Theater.The Carolina Civic Center Historic Theater originally opened in 1928 as a vaudeville and silent film house. Now, nearly 100 years


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It is always such a trip for me to watch pieces of media from the past to see how people envisioned the future. I may sound old when I say this but, does anyone remember The Jetsons? The family of the future with the robot maid named Rosie? Did you a