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Jun 13, 2025

Interns need you: The "My Future So Bright Program" is seeking businesses for summer 2025 cohorts

The My Future So Bright Program is seeking businesses to participate in this year’s summer cohorts. Small businesses in all industries are encouraged to participate. Photos provided by Mid-Carolina Regional Council.The My Future So Bright Summer Job ...

Jun 12, 2025

Building a workforce: FAHFH brings back its popular Construction Camp in 2025 to address future workforce needs

Students will learn skills in drywall installation, electrical work, plumbing, framing and more. Photos provided by Fayetteville Area Habitat for Humanity.Fayetteville Area Habitat for Humanity (FAHFH) is stepping in to address a key issue in co ...

Jun 11, 2025

SCC launches new degree in Applied Engineering Technology to meet workforce demand

SCC’s new degree blends core elements of SCC’s high-demand trades programs—welding, electrical, HVAC—with applied engineering instruction. Photo provided by SCC. Sampson Community College (SCC) is proud to announce the launch of a new Associate ...

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Protect Your Property: Smart, Reliable Security Solutions for Property Managers in Eastern NC

Posted Jun 3, 2025
As a property manager in Eastern North Carolina, you juggle a lot—keeping tenants safe, properties secure, and operations running smoothly—all while staying compliant with local safety codes. From deterring break-ins to ensuring fire code compliance,
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Jun 4, 2025

UNCP scholars study sustainable food production

From left to right: Alexis Pegram, Jack Taylor, Dr. Bryan Sales and Cassandra Helms. Photo provided by UNCP. Thanks to a partnership with the Bezos Center for Sustainable Protein at N.C. State University, five UNCP students  are stepping in ...

May 29, 2025

Planting seeds of H.O.P.E: FTCC's Hope, Opportunity, Prosperity through Education Program provides empowerment through hands-on learning

Image provided by FTCCFocused on building the local workforce and streamlining the education process through real world learning, the Hope, Opportunity, Prosperity through Education Program at Fayetteville Technical Community College (FTCC), also kno ...

May 29, 2025

Eyes on the skies: Fayetteville Regional Airport’s Aviation Career Education (ACE) Academy introduces youth to aviation careers

Students will get an insider’s view on operations within the national airspace system and see firsthand how air traffic controllers manage the skies and ensure safe flights. Photos provided by the City of Fayetteville.The Fayetteville Regional Airpor ...

May 28, 2025

Fayetteville State University’s School of Social Work launches state-of-the-art Simulation Skills Lab

Associate Professor Erica Campbell, Ph.D., and Assistant Professor Michelle Bates, Ph.D. Photo provided by FSU.Fayetteville State University’s School of Social Work has launched a state-of-the-art Simulation Skills Lab to improve practical training f ...

May 27, 2025

SCC launches flexible online Construction Management Degree

Photo provided by SCCSampson Community College (SCC) is laying the foundation for tomorrow’s leaders in construction with the launch of its Online Construction Management Degree Pathway—designed specifically for working professionals ready to move up ...

May 21, 2025

Moore County Chamber and Moore County Schools Host 2025 Career Technical Education Signing Days

CTE signing day for  Pinecrest_CTE. Photo provided by: Moore County Chamber of Commerce Throughout the month of May, the Moore County Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with Moore County Schools, proudly hosted a series of 2025 Care ...


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Interns need you: The "My Future So Bright Program" is seeking businesses for summer 2025 cohorts

The My Future So Bright Program is seeking businesses to participate in this year’s summer cohorts. Small businesses in all industries are encouraged to participate. Photos provided by Mid-Carolina Regional Council.The My Future So Bright Summer Job


Thrifty operations: Fort Bragg Thrift Store marks historic transition to ASYMCA operations

Fort Bragg Thrift Store Manager, Anna Prospero, and Thrift Store Floor Supervisor, Clea Frazier, pose with Fort Bragg ASYMCA Executive Director, Jeremy Hester and the thrift store staff. Photos by Jason Ragucci, Fort Bragg Garrison Public Affairs Off


Editor's note: Happy half-year!

Happy half year everyone! Believe it or not, we are now in June of 2025, officially halfway through the year. A few nights ago, I was looking over a vision board I had made at the beginning of the year. One of my best friends invited me to a vis