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Oct 23, 2026

Fayetteville State University to host FinTech & InsurTech Conference Oct. 28-29, exploring AI, financial innovation and future careers

Fayetteville State University will host its 2026 FinTech & InsurTech Conference, bringing together students, industry leaders, educators and policymakers to explore how artificial intelligence, emerging technologies and digital innovation are tra ...

Oct 14, 2026

FSU’s Broadwell College of Business and Economics receives more than $2.7 million to expand entrepreneurship and business development

Broadwell College of Business and Economics. (Photo by FSU)Fayetteville State University’s Broadwell College of Business and Economics has received more than $2.7 million from the U.S. Department of Commerce to expand business education and developme ...

Oct 9, 2026

Sandhills Community College celebrates opening of new Workforce Trades Building in Hoke County

Photos by GFBJSandhills Community College recently announced the opening of its new Workforce Trades Building to support the region's demand for skilled workers and provide hands-on training that can lead to immediate employment and long-term career ...

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Project Management in the Trades: The Difference Between Doing the Work and Delivering the Project

Posted Oct 1, 2026
In the skilled trades, we take pride in knowing how to do the work. We know how to install it,  build it, repair it, fabricate it, troubleshoot it, and make it work when the unexpected happens. But there is an important distinction between perfo
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Oct 1, 2026

UNCP lands nearly $5 million to advance AI, transform student success

Photo provided by UNCPUNC Pembroke has received nearly $5 million from the U.S. Department of Education to transform the student experience through human-centered artificial intelligence, creating new ways for students to learn, access academic suppo ...

Sep 30, 2026

Sandhills Community College Small Business Center expands to Moore and Hoke Counties

Small Business Center Director, Laura Kinsman.Photo provided by: SCCSandhills Community College (SCC) is launching a redesigned Small Business Center model that expands no-cost entrepreneurial support across Moore and Hoke Counties. Rooted in the Col ...

Sep 25, 2026

Bladen Small Business Center to host “Funding Toolbox” Small Business RoundTable

Small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs are invited to attend the September Small Business RoundTable at Bladen Community College, featuring a practical discussion on one of the most important challenges facing entrepreneurs: finding the right funding for a business. ...

Sep 23, 2026

Fayetteville Technical Community College opens direct path to college for local high school seniors through NC College Connect

Fayetteville Technical Community College is helping make the path from high school to college simpler for students across Cumberland County through NC College Connect, a statewide effort that provides eligible North Carolina high school seniors with ...

Sep 17, 2026

Sandhills Community College celebrates the launch of The Frick Drone Innovation Program with a drone demonstration

Equipped with high‑zoom and thermal imaging, the drone helps first responders quickly locate missing people, read fire hotspots, scout dangerous structures and document accident scenes from above. Its rapid mapping and real-time aerial views give pub ...

Sep 17, 2026

Cape Fear Regional Theatre and Fayetteville State University announce new partnership

Mary Kate Burke & Ella Wrenn of CFRT are joined by FSU Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Scott Krawczyki, Zahra Shekarkhar, assistant professor and faculty senate chair, and members of FSU’s police and public safety and stra ...


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A legacy of valor: Recognizing the vital role of the Green Beret Foundation in supporting Special Forces

The US Army Special Forces (SF), known as Green Berets because they are awarded a green beret to wear following the rigorous selection and training process, are specialized military units trained to conduct special operations. Photo provided by the G


Fueling families: USAA AND Robert Irvine Foundation launch Fuel to Serve to strengthen military family well-being and readiness

Fuel to Serve will go “beyond the dining hall,” using food and shared meals as trusted entry points to link families with a broader network of resources. Photo courtesy of USAA.USAA and the Robert Irvine Foundation recently announced Fuel to Serve. T


Publisher's note: Happy Halloween!

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