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Nov 10, 2026

Sandhills Community College offers pre-employment training in partnership with Pennsylvania Transformer Technology

Photo provided by SCCSandhills Community College (SCC) has partnered with Pennsylvania Transformer Technology, Raeford, N.C., to offer on-site pre-employment training for a General Labor position that could potentially lead to roles as a wire tester, ...

Nov 9, 2026

Lt. Governor Rachel Hunt highlights need for cybersecurity workforce pipeline at Fayetteville Technical Community College

FTCC President Dr. Mark A. Sorrells and N.C. Lt. Gov. Rachel Hunt talk with student Johans Nurkka, left, during Hunt’s visit to FTCC on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026. Photo by FTCC.Lieutenant Governor Rachel Hunt toured Fayetteville Technical Community Co ...

Nov 6, 2026

Union Pines High School Student Connor Donathan begins construction pre-apprenticeship with Habitat for Humanity of the Sandhills

This opportunity serves as a key stepping stone in building practical skills and exploring career pathways in site management and residential construction. ...

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45 years later, still calling Fayetteville home

Posted Nov 10, 2026
When Systel Business Equipment began in Fayetteville on November 1, 1981, the business world looked a little different. Typewriters, filing cabinets, and traditional copiers were everyday fixtures in the office. Computers were still finding their pla
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Nov 3, 2026

A tale of two labs at Fayetteville Technical Community College

Industrial systems instructor Heath Worriax does a task that will soon be performed by a humanoid in Fayetteville Tech’s new IT/OT lab. Chantal Brown/EdNCFayetteville Technical Community College (FTCC) is leaning into community partnerships to prepar ...

Oct 30, 2026

UNCP receives $3.25 million grant to support social work graduate students

Photo provided by UNCPUNC Pembroke has received a $3.25 million federal grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to provide need-based scholarships for an estimated 615 students pursuing a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree. ...

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 ...

Oct 6, 2026

Bladen Community College awarded NC AHEC funding to advance simulation-based nursing education

Photo courtesy of Bladen Community CollegeBladen Community College has been awarded funding from the North Carolina Area Health Education Centers (NC AHEC) to support a Clinical Site Development project focused on optimizing simulation in nursing edu ...


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45 years later, still calling Fayetteville home

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Gratitude: Honoring the generosity of a community by maximizing impact

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Cape Fear Eye Associates: Setting a Higher Standard in Vision Care

Cory Worrell - Director of Marketing, Cape Fear Eye Associates

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Answering the call: A lifetime dedicated to emergency care

Matthew Harmody, M.D. - Photo by Rachel Garrison PhotographyMatthew Harmody, M.D., has spent his career serving others. From decades of leadership in emergency medicine and emergency medical services to his extraordinary work as a living kidney donor


The Flower Bar: A new creative oasis for women in Fayetteville

Photo by Samantha MethenyThe Flower Bar is Fayetteville’s first experiential craft and cocktail lounge. Located at 719 Sterling St. in Fayetteville, N.C., The Flower Bar is scheduled to open this December. Co-owners Johanna Brumm and Dennis Bonnema a


Editor's note: Giving thanks

As we move into November and prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving, I’m reflecting on the many things that I am thankful for. First, I am thankful for my wonderful family and friends who brighten every day and bring me so much joy. I’m also thankful