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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

FSU opens doors for future special educators with new bachelor’s program

A new undergraduate degree program prepares future teachers to meet the increasing demand for licensed special education teachers throughout the state and region. Image courtesy of FSU.The College of Education at Fayetteville State University will in ...

Free Lunch & Learn seminars to focus on marketing for Bladen County businesses

Bladen County businesses have the opportunity to learn about the latest strategies in Marketing through a new FREE Lunch and Learn seminar series.The Small Business Center at Bladen Community College in partnership with the Elizabethtown – White Lake ...

FTCC celebrates completion of final phase of $45 million Dr. J. Larry Keen Regional Fire and Emergency Training Complex

On Jan. 7, FTCC celebrated completion of the final phase of the  Dr. J. Larry Keen Regional Fire and Emergency Training Complex .Photos provided by GFBJFayetteville Technical Community College celebrated the completion of Phase II of the Dr. J. ...

Sandhills Community Colleges announce new small business classes and competition

The Small Business Center Network has announced a new class offering to be held at the Hoke Center campus starting Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026 from 12 to 2 p.m. that will entail two more consecutive Thursday sessions concluding on Thursday, Feb. 19. The t ...

Robeson Community College receives transformational $24M gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott

President Singler standing with members of Robeson Community College Board of Trustees. Photo by RCC.Robeson Community College recently announced a historic $24 million gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, the largest single gift in the college’ ...

Campbell University to offer free tuition for Harnett County residents

Campbell students - Photo provided by CU.New first-year, full-time students who reside in Harnett County will have 100% of their undergraduate tuition covered by Campbell University beginning in 2026.The Campbell University Tuition-Free Guarantee for ...

Raising Cane’s confirms early plans to open first Fayetteville location

Barbara Ann’s Southern Fried Chicken’s second location now open

Old buildings, new beginnings: One couple's role in revitalizing downtown Lumberton

Introducing Cameo Collective: Historic movie theater in downtown Fayetteville under new management

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