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Jan 7, 2026

FTCC celebrates completion of final phase of $45 million Dr. J. Larry Keen Regional Fire and Emergency Training Complex

On Jan. 7, FTCC celebrated completion of the final phase of the  Dr. J. Larry Keen Regional Fire and Emergency Training Complex .Photos provided by GFBJFayetteville Technical Community College celebrated the completion of Phase II of the Dr. J. ...

Jan 2, 2026

Sandhills Community Colleges announce new small business classes and competition

The Small Business Center Network has announced a new class offering to be held at the Hoke Center campus starting Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026 from 12 to 2 p.m. that will entail two more consecutive Thursday sessions concluding on Thursday, Feb. 19. The t ...

Dec 12, 2025

Robeson Community College receives transformational $24M gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott

President Singler standing with members of Robeson Community College Board of Trustees. Photo by RCC.Robeson Community College recently announced a historic $24 million gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, the largest single gift in the college’ ...

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The Fatal Input: Why Giving Your Sensitive Bid Data to Public AI Might Violate M-25-22 and Kill Your Contract

Posted Jan 1, 2026
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Memorandum M-25-22, “Driving Efficient Acquisition of Artificial Intelligence in Government,” has introduced a powerful, non-negotiable compliance requirement into the federal acquisition lifecycle. For the d
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Dec 4, 2025

GFBJ joined by esteemed guests for last Power Breakfast of 2025

This morning, local business owners, elected officials and decision makers gathered at Cape Fear Botanical Garden for Power Breakfast: Taking Care Of Business. The speakers for this event were North Carolina Secretary of State The Honorable Elai ...

Dec 3, 2025

Campbell University to receive $10M grant to support theological education

Photo by Campbell UniversityCampbell University will receive a $10 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. in support of the Divinity School’s efforts to prepare and support pastoral leaders now and in the future, renewing the communal practices and ...

Nov 24, 2025

Bladen Community College Small Business Center launches “Pitch It Bladen County” to support local entrepreneurs

The Small Business Center at Bladen Community College is excited to announce the launch of Pitch It Bladen County, a new business pitch competition and training program designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs develop, refine and launch their business ...

Nov 21, 2025

RCC launches new Utility Fundamentals Program

Graphic provided by RCCRobeson Community College (RCC) is proud to announce the launch of the Utility Fundamentals Program, the first program of its kind in the North Carolina Community College System. Developed in close collaboration with industry p ...

Nov 10, 2025

Campbell, Cape Fear CC sign transfer articulation agreement

CFCC President Jim Morton (left) and CU President William M. Downs (right) - Photo courtesy of Campbell University Campbell University and Cape Fear Community College have signed a new articulation agreement. The Campbell Assured Admission Progr ...

Nov 10, 2025

Pumping up the workforce: FTCC launches Cardiovascular Technology Program to meet growing industry demand

The new program will be sharing space with students from the surgical technology and central sterile processing programs(pictured) following renovations and expansions to the space. Photo provided by FTCC.Fayetteville Technical Community College (FTC ...


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Questions & Answers: Getting to know Mike Berk, Longleaf Pine Realtors® new CEO

Mike BerkMike Berk is still getting settled into his new office and home, but his enthusiasm for his new role as CEO of Longleaf Pine REALTORS® is already in full swing. Just a few weeks into the job, the association management veteran sat down with