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Sep 3, 2024

RCC’s A.S. Thomas Center in downtown Pembroke now open

The A.S. Thomas Center Director Patricia Locklear (right) stands by the center's assistant Kaitlyn Collins waiting to greet students as they come into RCC's newest location in downtown Pembroke. Photos provided by RCC.Robeson Community College’s new ...

Aug 22, 2024

UNCP Thomas Entrepreneurship Hub offering free training sessions

The Thomas Entrepreneurship Hub at UNC Pembroke will be offering new training sessions in finances and agriculture starting in September. Both courses will be offered at The Thomas Entrepreneurship Hub, located at 202 Main Street in Pembroke.Ag ...

Aug 20, 2024

FSU, Lenovo partnership provides more than 800 laptops for first-year students

FSU Freshman Pinning Ceremony Fall 2024. Photo provided by FSUFayetteville State University announced it is partnering with Lenovo to provide more than 800 laptops for first-time freshmen during FSU’s annual Freshman Pinning Ceremony on Sunday, Aug. ...

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Empowering Nurses with Cape Fear Valley Health System’s Nursing Scholarship Program

Posted Jul 9, 2024
At Cape Fear Valley Health System, we are committed to fostering the growth and development of our nursing staff. Recognizing the vital role that nurses play in providing exceptional healthcare, we are proud of our Nursing Scholarship Program. This i
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Aug 15, 2024

Igniting the future workforce: Cumberland County's 2024 internship program ignites the passion for future careers in area students

HR Interns Christian Dewitt (left) and Carlos Callender (right) host a peer presentation at the Ignite Day held on Aug. 2. The presentation helped other interns address potential HR scenarios in the workplace. Photo provided by GFBJ.The inaugural coh ...

Aug 8, 2024

RCC to offer new Residency Licensure Certificate program for educators

Graphic courtesy of RCCThis fall, Robeson Community College is proactively seeking solutions to help curb the shortage of teachers across the state with the launch of a new Residency Licensure Certificate program.“It’s an exciting time for education, ...

Jul 29, 2024

FTCC adds Entertainment Technologies degree

The Entertainment Technologies program includes coursework on technical skills like running sound at live events. [Photo by Brad Losh]FTCC Music Instructor Alec Powers and his colleagues in the Media & Fine Arts department have developed a new pr ...

Jul 26, 2024

FSU receives $2.07M grant for nursing program expansion from UNC System office

Nursing Pinning Ceremony. Photo courtesy of FSU.Fayetteville State University has been awarded a $2,069,213 grant from the University of North Carolina System as part of the Health Care Workforce Expansion Initiative.This funding will enable FSU's Sc ...

Jul 24, 2024

ICON internship showcase allows future workforce to shine

Students of the Cumberland County School system were given a chance to shine today (July 24) and share the progress of their recent summer work experience at the ICON (Innovative Career Opportunities Now) Intern Showcase held on the Fayetteville Tech ...

Jul 22, 2024

Mid-Carolina Workforce Development Board celebrates 2024 “My Future’s So Bright” graduates and second year of success for the summer work program

A total of 22 graduates  were honored with a graduation ceremony on Friday, July 19 at the Fayetteville Technical Community College Tony Rand Student Center.Employers are becoming more creative in how they address hiring issues, staff shortages ...


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The pursuit of healthfulness: The Harnett Health Foundation continues its mission for healthier Harnett County; New cancer center updates, philanthropy and more

Digital rendering of the future Harnett Health Cancer Center. Image provided by Harnett Health Foundation.Ever dedicated to the health of its community, the Harnett Health Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that seeks to inspire awareness, engage


Publisher's note: A nod to nonprofits

As an entrepreneur and business owner, the term nonprofit has always been a category to try and avoid. When starting out in business, the owner/entrepreneur takes great risk, many times using their own capital to stand up the business. All this is do


Curtains up on Act 2: Cape Fear Regional Theatre prepares to break ground on the next phase of their expansion

Act 1 of CFRT’s expansion has already been completed. It included upgrading the interior of the theatre with wider seats, deeper rows, a new HVAC system and a custom sound system designed by a TONY-Award winning sound designer. Graphic provided by CF