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Jul 3, 2024

Party like it's 1924: Husband and wife team behind Lori's Ace Hardware prepare for 100 year celebration

 Co-Owners Nate Stobbe (right) and Lori Tracy Stobbe have spent the past year personalizing their store offerings and services for the Fayetteville community.A big birthday is coming up for local hardware resource Lori’s Ace Home & Hardware ...

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 ...

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Camp Lejeune and Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Deployment

Posted Mar 1, 2024
Camp Lejeune is the largest Marine Corps base in the eastern United States with approximately 36,000 active-duty military and 5,700 civilians. The base is in the process of electrifying its government-owned non-tactical fleet and installing electric
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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 ...

Dec 22, 2023

Soldier Fuel: The Steady Energy Line® hits the Fayetteville and Fort Liberty market; Aims to provide steady energy to the warfighter

With the tagline "Designed for top operators. And you," Soldier Fuel is available in the Fayetteville and Fort Liberty markets through the Healy Wholesale Co, Inc. - PHOTO PROVIDED BY SOLDIER FUELThe newest addition to the unique, soldier focused ind ...

Nov 21, 2023

Open for business: The UPS Store and Print Shop in Fayetteville and Hope Mills prepare for their busiest season

The UPS Store and Print Shop in Hope Mills is the most recent addition to the UPS and Print Shops operated by the Milburn family. The storefront opened in November of 2022. PHOTO PROVIDED BY THE UPS STORE AND PRINT SHOP AT WESTWOOD SHOPPING CENTERNov ...

Oct 12, 2023

Lumbee Holdings, Inc.: Proudly owned by the Lumbee Tribe of NC, Lumbee Holdings, Inc. is making an impact on the federal contracting market

PHOTO PROVIDED BY ROBESON COMMUNITY COLLEGEFrom left to right: Longtime friends Aaron Lowery, Benjamin Brooks and Seth Bullard work together during an apprenticeship opportunity through a partnership with Lumbee Tribe Holdings, Inc., Robeson Communit ...


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Fantasy comes to life: Fayetteville-based travel agency Flights & Fables brings dream vacations to life with curated fantasy destinations and tours

Between the stunning peaks of New Zealand and as far as the castles of Europe, Flights & Fables puts a literal spin on the phrase ‘dream vacation.’ This unique full-service travel agency fuses passion and expertise to provide clients with a vacat


Bringing it all together: Lumbee Guaranty Bank is working to combine two Fayetteville locations into one to better serve customers

Lumbee Guaranty Bank’s new Fayetteville branch will be located at 2939 Village Drive. This new location will be better equipped to cater to customers with its ample parking and a drive up ATM. Photo provided by Lumbee Guaranty Bank. Lumbee Guara


Leading military business: NCMBC Executive Director Scott Dorney reflects on time with the institution, his career and the future of military business

 Scott Dorney became the executive director of the NCBMC in December 2004. Since then he has worked hard to create a robust connection between North Carolina businesses and the federal and defense contractors. Photo provided by NCMBC.Scott Dorne