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Dec 22, 2025

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 ...

Dec 19, 2025

A little something special; Downtown Fayetteville’s first micro grocery and corner store now open

Downtown Fayetteville now has its first chef-driven grocery and corner store in Market Square. Market Square Pantry is a new community minded market, offering things like seasonal fresh produce, easy grab snacks, fresh bakery items and other foo ...

Dec 11, 2025

Hemp hemp hurray: Local farmer and business man seeks to educate the broader community about the many uses for hemp

Keith Dunn began farming hemp in 2017. A few weeks later he founded East Carolina Hemp Supply. After years of slow but steady growth, Dunn hopes to one day be able to build a hemp processing plant in North Carolina to boost the industry and local eco ...

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Proactive Plumbing: The Value of Preventative Maintenance in Commercial Facilities

Posted Jan 29, 2026
Introduction: The Role of Preventative Maintenance in Commercial Plumbing Preventative maintenance is a cornerstone of responsible facility management, especially when it comes to commercial plumbing systems. Rather than waiting for costly emerg
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Nov 13, 2025

Women’s-only fitness studio thrives on community and prepares for supersized Ladies Lift Night with a goal of giving back

Gracefully Fit is located in Westwood Shopping Center occupying just over 4000 square feet. Photos by GFBJ.This time last year, GFBJ sat down with Grace Bex to discuss her vision of opening a women’s only fitness center in Fayetteville. After overcom ...

Sep 26, 2025

Criminally talented: Lacey Crime Art is looking to use her skills to add artwork across the greater Fayetteville area

Crime’s work can be found across the state. Her portfolio includes murals in Raeford on the side of local deli The Corner Cut. Photo provided by Lacey Crime Art.Everything looks better with a little more color. Lacey Crime Art is helping to create a ...

Sep 25, 2025

Creativity in Cumberland: Arts Council champions community, artistry and economic impact

The opening reception for the Arts Council’s previous exhibit, Where the Wild Becomes Divine by Lady Natalia Perez Lozano. The exhibit featured striking imagery of feminine figures, symbolic elements and bold compositions that explored themes of inst ...

Aug 20, 2025

Hungry for success: Local entrepreneur Kelton Battle is changing the vending machine game in North Carolina

Today, Hungry Snacks Vending operates 140 machines across North Carolina, with locations ranging from schools to public transit stations. ...

Aug 20, 2025

Questions & Answers: Development and marketing professional puts community care first in their mission to provide resources

Development and Marketing Director for The CARE Clinic Nicole Ryan is passionate about connecting her community to healthcare resources. Joining the clinic staff in January 2025 and working her way from administrative assistant to her current positio ...

Aug 20, 2025

Making an impact: Attorney Davis Puryear is working to help the people of Fayetteville both personally and professionally

Davis Puryear - photo by GFBJFayetteville native Davis Puryear, a decorated attorney and a partner at Hutchens Law Firm LLP, is a driven young leader who wants to make his city a better place. The 35-year-old attorney – practicing in the areas o ...


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Positively grape: Twisted Vines Vineyard supports local entrepreneurs and helps visitors make lasting memories

Owners Dana and Tracy Horne planted their vineyard in 2009. In 2019, they introduced their u-pick vineyard, and visitors loved the addition. They’ve also added a 4,608 sq ft. venue available to rent for events. Photo by Emily Grace Photography.Twiste


Ensuring future economic competitive edge: City of Dunn water treatment plant expansion is part of larger regional development

Mayor Elmore saw the necessity for this land acquisition when he first took office six years ago. The land owner recently came around to negotiations on the condition the sale was for all of his parcels. This is more land than the City of Dunn curren


Fayetteville’s evolving job market: Opportunities, trends and community investments

While the weather outside is cold, the local job market is hot. Fayetteville employers continue to bring on additional talent across a variety of industries.Quality employment opportunities are available at companies across Fayetteville and Cumberlan