Business Education

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 ...

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Putting mental health first: Inside Cape Fear Valley Health’s behavioral health system

Posted Sep 1, 2026
Cape Fear Valley Health treats behavioral health as one of its largest and most strategic service lines, offering a full continuum of care from a dedicated psychiatric emergency department to adult and adolescent inpatient units and robust outpatient
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Sep 16, 2026

Fayetteville State University secures $10 million Department of War award to advance applied AI research

FSU Chancellor Darrell T. Allison (photo by FSU)Fayetteville State University has secured a $10 million research award from the U.S. Department of War to establish an interdisciplinary research program focused on applied artificial intelligence for d ...

Sep 15, 2026

FTCC offers Electrical Contractor’s License Prep Course

Fayetteville Technical Community College is offering an Electrical Contractor’s License Prep Course designed to help technicians take charge of their careers and advance toward becoming licensed independent electrical contractors in North Carolina.Th ...

Sep 11, 2026

Fayetteville Technical Community College Foundation receives $3,500 grant from the Duke Energy Foundation to support Y.E.S. Student Center

The Fayetteville Technical Community College Foundation has received a $3,500 grant from the Duke Energy Foundation on behalf of Piedmont Natural Gas to support refurbishment efforts for the Y.E.S. — You + Effort = Success — Student Center. ...

Sep 8, 2026

Harnett students build skills and knowledge in new pre-apprenticeship program

Anthony Garner, Lead Instructor for Electrical Systems at CCCC, chats with a student in the Careers Electric Summer Academy. Students spent eight weeks learning about topics like electrical theory, construction safety, and blueprint reading.Central C ...

Sep 4, 2026

Record-setting graduation rate and broad academic gains move CCS toward its North Star

Photo by GFBJAccording to accountability data released by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction on Sept. 2, Cumberland County Schools (CCS) students and schools made broad, measurable academic progress in 2025-26, including a record-hig ...

Sep 3, 2026

Campbell, Lenoir CC presidents sign assured admission agreement

Photo provided by CULenoir Community College in Kinston became the 10th two-year institution in North Carolina to partner with Campbell University to provide a clear, supportive pathway for students looking to continue their education in Buies Creek. ...


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Putting mental health first: Inside Cape Fear Valley Health’s behavioral health system

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What a Hospital TV Show Taught Me About the Technology We Never Think About

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Why are there so many camera trailers? A Smarter Way to Protect Construction Sites, Events & More

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In The Current Issue

See the brilliance: Dunn artist creates and sells glass artwork that shines brightly

Cindy Akers-Gilford creates stained glass, fused glass, mosaics, handmade glass jewelry, pendants, suncatchers and other original glass artwork in her studio in Dunn, N.C. Photos provided by Cimply Broken.Self-made Artist and Founder of Cimply Broken


Brushstrokes of hope: Art therapy for cancer patients and their caregivers

 FirstHealth’s art therapy for cancer patients and caregivers helps attendees reduce stress through creative expression. Photo provided by Deborah Yarborough.Group therapy can provide much-needed support and comfort during difficult times, and t


Art that serves others: How a Harnett County muralist is making a lasting mark in her community

Van Goat Studios, which has been operating since 2019, has allowed Johnson to express herself and reflect the spirit of local communities through murals. Photo provided by Elyse Johnson.Elyse Johnson of Van Goat Studios in Dunn wants to spread her ar