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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 ...

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Chancellor Darrell T. Allison
Fayetteville State University

FSU: Redefining Success and Service through the Power of Partnership

Posted Mar 16, 2026
As I mark my 5th year as Chancellor at Fayetteville State University, I can only promise that we will continue to develop opportunities and strengthen partnerships that drive success. It was well documented prior to my arrival that FSU, the state’s s
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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 ...

Mar 30, 2026

First Citizens Bank contributes $500,000 to new Methodist University Cape Fear Valley Health School of Medicine

Photo provided by MUSenior Vice President and Manager of Commercial Banking at First Citizens Bank, Tim Richardson, recently presented a symbolic check representing a monumental contribution of $500,000 from First Citizens to the Methodist University ...

Mar 25, 2026

UNC Pembroke, Central Piedmont launch BraveNation Advantage Partnership to expand student pathways

The University of North Carolina at Pembroke and Central Piedmont Community College have partnered to launch BraveNation Advantage, a guaranteed admission program designed to create a seamless, supportive and affordable pathway from an associate degr ...

Mar 20, 2026

UNC Pembroke invites business leaders to attend AI Innovation Week

Graphic provided by UNCPThe Thomas College of Business and Economics at UNC Pembroke will host its second annual AI Innovation Week, March 30-April 2, 2026, bringing together educators, industry leaders, students and regional partners to explore the ...

Mar 16, 2026

Sandhills Community College joins the sixth cohort of NC Reconnect; working to engage more adult learners

Photo provided by Sandhills Community CollegeSandhills Community College has secured its place in the sixth cohort of NC Reconnect, a statewide initiative to engage more adult learners and provide them with fast, flexible and in many cases, tuition-f ...


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A new chapter: Book Black Women Inc. deepens impact with new partnerships and new programming

In just four short years, Book Black Women Inc. has flourished exponentially. New partnerships, serious sponsorships, a new location and putting on an all-original play are just some of the accomplishments on the horizon for Ayana Washington’s creati


Elevating the golf experience: The entrepreneurs behind Chip Shot Golf's ambitious drone delivery vision

Bobby Kulp and Forth Heffner, the entrepreneurs behind Chip Shot Golf, are hoping their drone delivery service can become a household name for golfers who want to experience maximum comfort on demand. Photo provided by Kulp.An entrepreneur and tech w


Editor's note: Celebrating Spring in Fayetteville

Photo by Stephanie MeadorAs the trees and bushes bloom and the weather heats up, I’m enjoying spending more and more time outdoors, walking on trails, dining on patios and even driving with the windows down to soak in the fresh air. I’ve always