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Nov 8, 2024

New women-only fitness studio to open in Fayetteville

Photo by Taylor Rueda Photography.Fayetteville’s only private, women-exclusive training facility is set to open in the first quarter of 2025. Grace Bex, a military wife and mom of three, is the owner of Gracefully Fit LLC. Her passion for building co ...

Oct 10, 2024

Building a dream: Soon to open Eva’s Nail Bar is a long time dream come true for owner and operator Eva Pi

The 5,500 square-foot building was previously a carwash and had to be completely renovated. Featuring a bright, elegantinterior, everything in the shop has been custom made to fit Eva’s vision. Photo by GFBJ.A perfectly pink paint job is one of the f ...

Aug 1, 2024

N3 meets your needs: N3 Government Solutions works to provide solutions for information technology, logistics and more

Logo provided by:  N3GSFayetteville born, family owned and Veteran operated N3 Government Solutions (N3GS) has spent the past 11 years serving all levels of government to provide program management, information technology, system analysis, logis ...

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Get Ready - CMMC Will Be Here Before You Know It! CMMC Implementation Workshop: Your Path to Cybersecurity Compliance

Posted Oct 29, 2024
The North Carolina Military Business Center and North Carolina State University’s Secure Computing Institute are teaming up to host a CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification) Implementation Workshop on December 3rd at the McKimmon Conference
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May 16, 2024

Leclair’s General Store reminds us that change is a good thing

A picture of the store's interior shared on Leclair's Facebook page.Patrick Leclair got his start in visual merchandising working for Club Monaco in New York City. Now, he’s running a successful store in Fayetteville that delights customers with care ...

Apr 25, 2024

Lessons for a lifetime: Fayetteville industry and business leaders reflect on the mentors who helped them early on and left a lasting impact on who they are today

Pictured left to right: Dr. Y. Sammy Choi, Bianca Shoneman and Ralph Huff share about the mentors who helped them develop into the strong leaders they are today. Photos provided by WAMC, CSDD and Ralph HuffEveryone starts somewhere and before th ...

Mar 28, 2024

Coaching excellence: Freeman Academy Founder Genique Freeman reflects on her past, present and plans for growth and expansion in the future

Fayetteville resident, business owner and entrepreneur Genique Freeman has spent over 17 years in service to others as an advocate and entrepreneur providing education and training globally to individuals and groups from all walks of life and industr ...

Mar 8, 2024

Rempac Foam joins forces with Robeson Community College

Photo provided by: RCC Rempac Foam, an industry leader in converted flexible foam products, has joined forces with Robeson Community College’s Customized Training Division. The company recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Robeson C ...

Feb 29, 2024

Book Black Women Inc. - Organization creates space for local Black women in the arts

Producing artistic events such as the Trap N Poetry (above) provides a new outlet for Black women to showcase their skills in poetry, dancing, string instrument performances and more - Photo by Ayana WashingtonSlam poetry, stage productions, concerts ...

Feb 29, 2024

All for The Juice: Fayetteville State student launches The Juice LLC to spread health and wellness

Pruitt stands beside his products located inside of local shop Curate Essentials - PHOTO PROVIDED BY JUSTIN PRUITT/ TAKEN BY JENSHOTITJustin Pruitt has to manage a busy schedule. The 19-year-old from Colorado has a full-course load at Fayetteville St ...


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Announcing the 2024 Health Care Heroes finalists

Meet the 2024 Health Care Heroes Finalists:Community CoalitionCFVH COMMUNITY PARAMEDIC PROGRAMTITLE: Alinda Bailey, Manager ORGANIZATION: Cape Fear Valley Health WHAT THE NOMINATOR SAID: Cape Fear Valley Health’s Community Paramedic Program


A lifetime of service

Clark, a retired surgeon and businessman, is a longtime supporter of Methodist University with deep roots in theFayetteville community. Clark is also well known for his dominance on the basketball court as a center for the University of North Carolin


Editor's note: Countdown to the holidays

Greetings and may I be the first to wish a happy holiday season to you, our readers. As we have finally passed Halloween, the countdown to Thanksgiving and Christmas has officially begun! I’m sure that by this issue’s release on Nov. 1, the Chri