Banking & Finance

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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FEDTEX Strengthens Collaboration Across the Federal and Defense Textile Industry

Posted Jun 2, 2026
The 2026 Federal and Defense Textile and Tactical Equipment (FEDTEX) Summit brought together leaders from government, industry, academia and the textile supply chain for two days of collaboration, innovation and strategic discussion focused on the fu
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Feb 19, 2026

Committed to community: Huntington Bank completes merger with Cadence Bank, continues to grow client base

Patrick NoblesHuntington Bancshares Incorporated announced on Feb. 2 that it has closed its merger with Cadence Bank, a regional bank headquartered in Houston, Texas and Tupelo, Miss. This strategic partnership accelerates Huntington’s growth in ...

Feb 13, 2026

First Bank’s CEO Adam Currie elected director of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond

First Bank is pleased to announce that Adam Currie, President and CEO of First Bank, has been elected as a Class A director of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. ...

Jan 28, 2026

First Bancorp announces retirement of director

On Jan, 27, 2026, First Bancorp, the parent company of First Bank, announced the retirement of Mary Clara Capel from the First Bancorp and First Bank Board of Directors effective immediately.Ms. Capel has served as a director of the First Bancorp sin ...

Jan 22, 2026

Banking on community: First Bank sells headquarters to Town of Southern Pines, remains committed to Moore County and invested in its growth

The new First Bank headquarters is an existing branch located just down the street at 205 SE Broad Street. Photo provided by First Bank.In August of 2025, the Town of Southern Pines announced plans to purchase the First Bank Corporate Office property ...

Jan 13, 2026

TowneBank announces completion of Dogwood State Bank merger

Hampton Roads-based TowneBank (NASDAQ: TOWN) announced yesterday, Jan. 12, the completion of its merger with Raleigh-based Dogwood State Bank (“Dogwood”). The merger substantially enhances TowneBank’s strategic journey down the fast-growing Interstat ...

Jan 12, 2026

KS Trust and Wealth Management rebrands as Kestrel Wealth Management, a division of KS Bank, Inc.

Image courtesy of KS BankKestrel Wealth Management, formerly known as KS Trust and Wealth Management, is proud to announce their comprehensive rebrand as they grow in the financial services sector. The company remains a division of KS Bank. The rebra ...


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Envisioning a better downtown: Cool Spring Downtown District's Amplified District Reenvision Awards honor downtown visionaries

Graphic courtesy of CSDDThe Cool Spring Downtown District is recognizing members of the downtown Fayetteville community with their Inaugural Amplified District Awards. While an award ceremony and town hall was intended for June 4, the Cool Spring Dow


ERA Strother bets on downtown Fayetteville with Hay Street move

ERA Strother Real Estate recently relocated its long-time office headquarters to 229A Hay St., trading its Ray Avenue site for a street-level presence on Hay Street.


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