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Jul 15, 2026

Sandhills Community College offers new pre-employment training in partnership with Pennsylvania Transformer Technology

Photo courtesy of Sandhills Community CollegeSandhills Community College has partnered with Pennsylvania Transformer Technology, Raeford, N.C., to offer on-site pre-employment training for open positions for assemblers, mechatronic techs, mechanic te ...

Jul 13, 2026

Applications for new Doctor of Medical Science program at CU now open

Photo provided by CUCampbell University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences is now accepting applications for its new Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) program, providing practicing PAs with an opportunity to advance their careers through flexib ...

Jul 10, 2026

SCC creates two new AAS degrees, Agriculture Education & Health Sciences

Coming in Fall 2026, Agriculture Education will join SCC’s list of offered degrees, perfect for students wanting to pursue careers in ag teaching. Photos provided by SCC.Sampson Community College (SCC) is proud to announce the creation of two new Ass ...

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Building relationships, delivering results: Inside H2 Contracting’s growth story

Posted Jul 13, 2026
With deep roots in the Fayetteville area and a steadily expanding footprint across North Carolina, H2 Contracting has built its business on a core value: in construction, relationships and follow-through matter just as much as bricks and steel.Owner
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Jun 23, 2026

New School of Medicine to hold open house for entire community

Photo provided by Methodist UniversityAll community members, prospective students, healthcare professionals, educators and local leaders are invited to experience North Carolina’s newest medical school during the Methodist University Cape Fear Valley ...

Jun 12, 2026

Barrier-free financial education: Money Box Academy expands its reach through support from local government and nonprofit organizations

Crystal McLean (left) with Scott Embry (right). Money Box Academy received a $10,000 grant from United Way of Cumberland County’s Youth Growth Stock Trust. Photos provided by Crystal McLean.The Youth Growth Stock Trust Committee, administered by the ...

Jun 9, 2026

CCF contributes $1M to new Methodist University Cape Fear Valley Health School of Medicine

Photo provided by Methodist UniversityCumberland Community Foundation (CCF) has taken a monumental step in supporting the new Methodist University Cape Fear Valley Health School of Medicine (SOM) with a gift of $1 million. Specifically, the gift will ...

Jun 8, 2026

PA program launches Doctor of Medical Science degree

Photo provided by CUThe Physician Assistant program in the College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences at Campbell University is expanding opportunities for PAs with the launch of its new Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) program, a doctoral degree desi ...

Jun 5, 2026

Robeson CTEC takes shape ahead of opening in August

Science center lobby - Photos provided by PSRCEach day, renderings continue to come to life as crews work diligently on the Robeson Career and Technical Education Center (CTEC), steadily moving the project toward its anticipated August opening.The Ce ...

Jun 1, 2026

Bladen Community College launches new aviation programs for fall 2026

Graphic courtesy of BCCBladen Community College is preparing students for takeoff with the launch of an exciting new Aviation Management degree program beginning Fall 2026. In addition, the college is developing an innovative Air Traffic Control prog ...


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Germène's Home Kitchen & Bakery now open

A family affair: Along with a full staff, Owner Eddie Claude and his wife Ruth (pictured right) work with their kids to run the restaurant. Eddie is a Veteran who served for 21 years in the U.S. Army. Photos by YGH STUDIOS & GFBJ. The Fayett


Editor's note: Summer jobs

With summer in full swing, I started to reflect on the various ways I spent my summer break over the years. From pool parties with friends to family vacations and sports tournaments, I look back fondly on the summers I’ve enjoyed so far. But it


Preserving rural roots: Gray's Creek residents launch effort to become a town

Proposed incorporation boundary (pink) · Gray’s Creek, Cumberland County, N.C. This is a working draft and is subject to revision. Image courtesy of grayscreeknc.com. After decades as an unincorporated rural community in Cumberland County, Gray’