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May 1, 2026

FTCC celebrates completion of Carolyn and George Armstrong Building Trades Center

On May 1, FTCC held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Carolyn and George Armstrong Building Trades Center. Photo by GFBJ.The newly completed Carolyn and George Armstrong Building Trades Center at Fayetteville Technical Community College (FTCC) ma ...

Apr 27, 2026

FTCC receives major equipment donation from Carolina Power and Signalization to advance Electrical Lineworker program

Photo provided by FTCCFayetteville Technical Community College (FTCC) has received a significant in-kind donation from Carolina Power and Signalization, a local utility contractor serving utilities nationwide. The donation, consisting of a bucket tru ...

Apr 24, 2026

UNC Pembroke to offer new Bachelor of Science in Agriculture

Dr. Bryan Sales (left), director of the Biology and Agriculture Program, UNCP biology student Evan Phillips and Byron Hunt, agriculture research technician, review field conditions at UNC Pembroke’s ACRES site on Deep Branch Road. Photo provided by U ...

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Posted May 2, 2026
Spring has officially sprung… unless you’re here in North Carolina, where one day it’s sunny and 75 and the next it’s overcast and 60. Either way, this time of year is all about fresh starts: planting new seeds and fostering growth. But a well-mainta
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Apr 17, 2026

Leading the way: Inspiring the next generation of women in medicine

L to R: April Martin, MSPAS, PA-C, Elza Mylona, Ph.D., Carol Nichols, Ph.D., Meredith Gronski, OTR/L, CLA, FAOTA, Janay Hagins, DNP, RN. Photo provided by MU.As the Methodist University Cape Fear Valley Health School of Medicine gears up to welcome i ...

Apr 16, 2026

Building up business leaders: Fayetteville invests in its next generation with annual leadership summit

Now in its third year, the Next Generation Business Summit is becoming a fixture in Fayetteville — a business event that incorporates professional development, community-building and cultivating young talent in Fayetteville.On April 21, roughly 200 y ...

Apr 15, 2026

Sampson Community College student becomes small business owner

Photo provided by Brooke Bass Photography / Sampson Community CollegeDaniela Urbina is a 2025 graduate of Sampson Community College’s (SCC) Manicuring Nail Technology certificate program who currently owns and operates her own nail salon, “Danny Does ...

Apr 14, 2026

BCC awarded $287,000 to expand and enhance agricultural training facilities and programs

Photo provided by BCCBladen Community College is proud to announce it has been awarded a $287,000 grant from the North Carolina Tobacco Trust Fund Commission to expand and enhance agricultural training facilities and programs.Through the “Agriculture ...

Apr 8, 2026

UNCP receives $4.86 million from Golden LEAF for optometry program

Rendering of the new clinical sciences building, provided by UNCP.Golden LEAF has awarded $4,864,368 to support the UNCP College of Optometric Medicine, funding critical clinical and training lab equipment to enable hands-on learning and advanced tec ...

Apr 2, 2026

Boots to Business reboot workshop coming to Bladen Community College

The Small Business Center at Bladen Community College is pleased to announce that the Boots to Business Reboot program is coming to the Dublin campus on April 30. The entrepreneurship training program for Veterans and their spouses helps former milit ...


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Empowering Veterans: The 2026 Fayetteville Veterans Business Expo aims to close the opportunity gap

This is the first year of the Veteran Business Expo, and it grew out of Fayetteville PWC’s Economic Impact Program, which focuses on expanding access and opportunity in public-sector contracting while strengthening the local economy. It builds off th


Bee-lieve the hype: Local apiarists and entrepreneurs share handmade crafts and helpful knowledge about our most important pollinators

Lynlene Apiary and Crafts is owned and operated by mother-daughter duo Carolyn Kleinert and Jolene Kleinert. They are certified apiarists and sell honey, candles made with beeswax, soaps and other crafts at local farmers markets. Photos by GFBJ.Lynle


The Hive of Hope Mills: A community catalyst for connection and engagement

Kevin Grant, THOHM executive director, shared the story behind why he wanted to bring this venue to Hope Mills at the grand opening. Photo by GFBJ.The Hive of Hope Mills (THOHM) has been the vision of Kevin Grant, a local developer and the THOHM exec