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Feb 17, 2026

Pennsylvania Transformer Technology and Sandhills Community College partner to establish new registered pre-apprenticeships and apprenticeships

Photos from PTT Groundbreaking in Hoke County on December 10, 2025.Pennsylvania Transformer Technology (PTT) and Sandhills Community College (SCC) have partnered to establish new registered pre-apprenticeships and apprenticeships in the welding and i ...

Feb 13, 2026

UNC Pembroke, Old Main STREAM Academy launch dual enrollment partnership

Dr. Rose Marie Lowry-Townsend (left) chair of the Old Main Stream Academy Board of Directors and Chancellor Robin Gary Cummings, MD. Photo provided by UNCP.UNC Pembroke and Old Main STREAM Academy have formalized a new dual enrollment agreement, crea ...

Feb 12, 2026

Methodist University President Stanley T. Wearden, Ph.D., announces retirement

President Stanley T. Wearden, Ph.D. - Photo provided by Methodist UniversityThe Methodist University Board of Trustees announced today, Feb. 12, that Methodist University President Stanley T. Wearden, Ph.D., will retire effective June 30, 2027.  ...

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The Hidden Costs of Poor Security: How Small Vulnerabilities Create Big Losses for Businesses

Posted Dec 2, 2025
Security failures rarely show up clearly on a business’s financial statements, yet they quietly chip away at the bottom line every single day. When most business owners think about security risks, they immediately think of break-ins, burglaries, or c
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Feb 4, 2026

Campbell University School of Business dean to step down, return to faculty in May

Dr. Kevin O'Mara - Photo courtesy of Campbell UniversityDr. Kevin O’Mara announced this week he will step down as dean of the Lundy-Fetterman School of Business at Campbell University effective the end of the current academic year in May. O’Mara said ...

Feb 2, 2026

FTCC introduces new program preparing students for careers in the underground utility construction industry

Fayetteville Technical Community College is opening the door to high-demand careers in the underground utility construction industry with its new Utility Construction Technician (Underground) program; a hands-on, fast-track pathway to a skilled trade ...

Jan 29, 2026

SCC to offer agriculture summer academy for second year

Last year, SCC graduated 12 juniors and seniors from SEED’s eight-week Agriculture academy. Photo provided by SCC.In summer 2026, Sampson Community College (SCC) will once again welcome high school students to campus for its Southeastern Educati ...

Jan 27, 2026

UNC System launches first BLET academy in Moore County

Photo provided by UNC SystemThe UNC System has launched its first Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) academy, bringing together campus police cadets from across the state at the Samarcand Training Academy in Moore County. The inaugural class inclu ...

Jan 26, 2026

Bladen Community College receives transformative $1 million gift from Cape Fear Valley Health

Pictured left to right: President of Cape Fear Valley Bladen Healthcare Spencer Cummings, CEO of Cape Fear Valley Health Michael Nagowski, Chief Nursing Officer of Cape Fear Valley Bladen Healthcare Susan Phelps, RN, Chief Nursing Executive of Cape F ...

Jan 20, 2026

FSU’s Broadwell College of Business and Economics awarded SECU Foundation Grant for 2026 Public Fellows Program

FSU’s Broadwell College of Business and Economics awarded SECU Foundation Grant for 2026 Public Fellows Program. Photo provided by FSU.The Broadwell College of Business and Economics received a grant of $130,000 from the SECU Foundation to support th ...


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Mutts with a mission: Specialized K9 program supports local Veterans

Kristen Botts co-founded the program with her husband, Nathan Botts, who is a Veteran himself. Photos provided by Kristen Botts.An organization helping Veterans live a full life after their service in the U.S. Military wants to connect Veterans and d


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


Editor's note: What really catches the attention of someone new to Fayetteville?

There is extensive dialogue surrounding Fayetteville as a travel destination or city aimed at recruiting new businesses and new residents. As someone who moved here from out of state, I thought it could be fun to share my personal experience as