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Nov 11, 2026

Local Army Veteran now supporting the health of service members and their families

Stephen DeLellisFayetteville-based Stephen DeLellis is a retired Army lieutenant colonel with over three decades in Army Special Operations Forces and 16 combat deployments across six conflicts. DeLellis began his military career as an enlisted priva ...

Oct 22, 2026

Building bridges: The Military Affairs Council's commitment to Fort Bragg and Fayetteville’s collaborative future

The Military Affairs Council currently has around 170 members and is always looking to grow and recruit additional members. Photo provided by The MAC.A mainstay institution that helps connect Fort Bragg to the greater Fayetteville area continues to c ...

Oct 9, 2026

Locally sourced, family-owned: No-BS Meats celebrates the opening of its new storefront in downtown Fayetteville

Nikole (pictured) and Lakota Shawn began selling their meat at farmers markets and in an online store in 2024. Now, they’ve opened their first brick-and-mortar location. Photo by GFBJ.The Shawn family believes in quality, locally sourced food, and th ...

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Arts Council of Fayetteville|Cumberland County

GivingTuesday Brings Opportunities to Support Arts and Local Business

Posted Nov 12, 2026
From November 23 through December 1, the Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County will join nonprofits across the region for a nine-day GivingTuesday campaign that gives local businesses and residents a powerful way to invest in the community’s
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Sep 27, 2026

Art that serves others: How a Harnett County muralist is making a lasting mark in her community

Van Goat Studios, which has been operating since 2019, has allowed Johnson to express herself and reflect the spirit of local communities through murals. Photo provided by Elyse Johnson.Elyse Johnson of Van Goat Studios in Dunn wants to spread her ar ...

Sep 8, 2026

From superintendent to startup founder: Dr. Jennifer Smith's vision for a 24-hour childcare center in Bladen County

Bladen County has a contestant in the statewide Startup Showdown, a business startup competition from the Small Business Center Network and Wells Fargo. Dr. Jennifer Smith is one of 17 contestants, and she is representing not just Bladen County but t ...

Sep 2, 2026

Fort Bragg Veteran celebrates expansion of high-end experiential entertainment brand

Photo provided by EscapologyAfter 15 years as an Army officer at Fort Bragg, Fayetteville resident Dan Cooke transitioned to business ownership to bring high-end experiential entertainment to North Carolina, applying strict military operational syste ...

Aug 27, 2026

Fulfilling community needs: Fayetteville dynamic duo built three businesses on a passion for food and community

After workshopping the idea for a new restaurant concept with a few regular customers, Brian and Staci decided to take a chance on Napkins, their first business and Brian’s first experience owning a restaurant. ...

Aug 27, 2026

Catering from the heart: Family-owned Two Brothers Catering keeps community hearts and stomachs full

Brad and Kelley McLawhorn became business partners in 2001 when they first opened a restaurant on Reilly Road. Now, their highly praised catering company continues to impress community members with flexibility, quality and personalized service. Photo ...

Jul 31, 2026

Bearded soldier to brand manager: Chad Kraken's journey to building his business empire

The KRAKEN-SKULLS brand includes a barbershop, a tattoo shop, a T-shirt company, an embroidery company, a website design company, a media marketing and graphic design company and an auto shop. Photos by GFBJ.When Chad Kraken retired from the military ...


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GivingTuesday Brings Opportunities to Support Arts and Local Business

Josh Murray - Director of Community Grants and Development, Arts Council of Fayetteville|Cumberland County
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Putting mental health first: Inside Cape Fear Valley Health’s behavioral health system

John Bigger - Corporate Director of Behavioral Health, Sleep Medicine and Clinical Research, Cape Fear Valley Health
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45 years later, still calling Fayetteville home

Madison Spangler - Digital Marketing & Campaigns Coordinator, Systel Business Equipment

In The Current Issue

Announcing the 2026 Health Care Heroes finalists

The Greater Fayetteville Business Journal is proud to announce our fourth annual Health Care Heroes event!      We are excited to join together with some of the region’s core health care institutions and providers and honor our local h


Answering the call: A lifetime dedicated to emergency care

The Greater Fayetteville Business Journal is proud to present the fourth-ever Lifetime Achievement Award to Dr. Matthew Harmody.


The Flower Bar: A new creative oasis for women in Fayetteville

Photo by Samantha MethenyThe Flower Bar is Fayetteville’s first experiential craft and cocktail lounge. Located at 719 Sterling St. in Fayetteville, N.C., The Flower Bar is scheduled to open this December. Co-owners Johanna Brumm and Dennis Bonnema a