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Aug 21, 2025

SECU Foundation’s $110K grant powers FSU internship that boosts Fayetteville’s workforce

Chancellor Darrell T. Allison and Rodney McCrowre, assistant professor in the Broadwell College of Business and Economics and university coordinator for the SECU Public Fellows Program, stand with the 2025 interns after the inaugural SECU Foundation ...

Aug 20, 2025

Too bright to dim: My Future So Bright program sees exponential growth during third year

 A total of 84 interns participated in this year’s My Future So Bright program. At the graduation ceremony held on Aug. 1, each student was able to receive their graduation certificates from Mid-Carolina Regional Council Executive Director Saman ...

Aug 15, 2025

FTCC & Cumberland County host 7th Annual Food Safety Forum

This year’s theme was “Bringing Safety to the Table: Advancing Best Practices in Food Handling, Production and Policy.” The event focused on highlighting the urgent need for a comprehensive and collaborative approach to safe guarding every step of the food chain. ...

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AI in Cybersecurity: A Double-Edged Sword for SMBs

Posted Apr 30, 2025
As an IT leader for the last 10 years that works with hundreds of small and mid-sized businesses, I’ve seen firsthand how AI is reshaping the way we operate—and not always for the better. While AI has enormous potential to boost productivity, improve
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Aug 14, 2025

My Future So Bright program celebrates third successful year in Fayetteville

A total of 84 interns participated in this year’s My Future so bright program. At the graduation ceremony held on Aug. 1, each student was able to receive their graduation certificates from Mid-Carolina Regional Council Executive Director Samant ...

Aug 8, 2025

FTCC announces rebrand; fresh new look and commitment to students, the community and developing the workforce

Fayetteville Technical Community College (FTCC) had a packed ceremony today, Aug. 8, during their 2025 Fall Convocation. Taking place in the Horace Sisk Gymnasium, students, faculty, staff and community members and leaders were able to get the first ...

Aug 7, 2025

Trades transforming futures: Miller-Motte College President champions growth, trades education and community impact

Dr. Geddis  Dr. Janell Geddis assumed the role of president for Miller-Motte College’s Fayetteville campus in February of 2024. Dr. Geddis joined MMC with 15 years of experience in higher education, with most of her roles serving community ...

Aug 1, 2025

UNC Pembroke’s OPTIMISE program receives $2.3 million grant renewal to expand rural behavioral health workforce

The Department of Social Work at UNC Pembroke has secured a four-year, $2.3 million federal grant renewal to continue and expand the OPTIMISE program. ...

Jul 22, 2025

Nonprofit start-up and management classes to be offered at Bladen Community College in September

The Small Business Center at Bladen Community College is offering a series of classes that will address all the needs of starting up and managing a nonprofit. Instructor Cynthia Ellis will guide participants through the essential steps of launching a ...

Jul 15, 2025

Miller-Motte® College launches plumbing program in Fayetteville, NC

Following the launch of the same program at the Jacksonville, N.C. campus, Miller-Motte College (MMC) has announced the launch of its plumbing program in Fayetteville, N.C. Enrollment is currently open, and classes start on Aug. 4, 2025.During the pr ...


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Building on the basics: Advanced Contractors Academy equips local firms to compete for government projects

The Advanced Contractors Academy, a free six-week program, is designed for established contractors ready to pursue larger-scale public contracts with agencies such as Fayetteville State University (FSU), Cumberland County and Cape Fear Valley Health.


Hungry for success: Local entrepreneur Kelton Battle is changing the vending machine game in North Carolina

Hungry Snacks Vending LLC is owned and operated by Kelton Battle, a young entrepreneur born and raised in Fayetteville. With 140 vending machines across the state, Battle is excited to continue expanding his business and to eventually manufacture and


Too bright to dim: My Future So Bright program sees exponential growth during third year

 A total of 84 interns participated in this year’s My Future So Bright program. At the graduation ceremony held on Aug. 1, each student was able to receive their graduation certificates from Mid-Carolina Regional Council Executive Director Saman