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Mar 20, 2025

On a mission: Kaylynn Suarez is ready to engage with the community as the new executive director of the Fayetteville Dogwood Festival in 2025

PHOTO BY RAYMIE DAY PHOTOGRAPHY Kaylynn Suarez became executive director of the Fayetteville Dogwood Festival in December of 2024. Since then, she has outdone herself at every turn. But it’s not just all her experience, Suarez’s positive, go-get ...

Mar 6, 2025

Building her own path: Catherine Warren is using her passion to enhance living spaces by creating clean, safe and functional housing

The transient nature of Fayetteville means that homes are always in demand, and affordable homes can be just a dream. Catherine Warren, contractor and owner of Warren Construction & Demolition LP seeks to fulfill those needs with her company’s services. ...

Jan 27, 2025

Meet Shannon Bell: Cape Fear Botanical Garden's new director of philanthropy is ready to hit the ground running in the new year

Shannon BellAs a non-profit organization dedicated to “transforming people’s relationship with plants and the natural world,” the Cape Fear Botanical Garden has a very unique mission to educate and provide programs and events to connect the people of ...

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FSU introduces new degree program to bolster the state’s manufacturing workforce

Posted Mar 3, 2025
In North Carolina, manufacturing employs about 10% of the workforce but accounts for about 70% of the state output. In order to sustain this workforce, Fayetteville State University has introduced a new Materials Science & Manufacturing degree.&n
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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 ...

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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FSU introduces new degree program to bolster the state’s manufacturing workforce

Daniel Autrey, PhD - Associate Professor & Chair Department of Chemistry, Physics, & Materials Science at Lloyd College of Health, Science, and Technology, Fayetteville State University
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Cape Fear Valley Health’s simulation center provides next level training for medical professionals

Mark Rose - Director of Workforce Development, Cape Fear Valley Health
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Fayetteville Technical Community College and North Carolina Military Business Center to host Federal Food Symposium April 1-2

Trent Ensley - Federal Business Development Professional, North Carolina Military Business Center

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Getting things done in Dunn: Nancy Blackman reflects on her career in supporting and funding small businesses in rural NC

Nancy Blackman. Photo provided by Blackman.In the landscape of regional rural economic development, Nancy J. Blackman stands out for providing financial opportunities to hundreds of small businesses and helping them to forge a path forward in uncerta


On a mission: Kaylynn Suarez is ready to engage with the community as the new executive director of the Fayetteville Dogwood Festival in 2025

PHOTO BY RAYMIE DAY PHOTOGRAPHY Kaylynn Suarez became executive director of the Fayetteville Dogwood Festival in December of 2024. Since then, she has outdone herself at every turn. But it’s not just all her experience, Suarez’s positive, go-get


Editor's note: "I'm Every Woman"

Happy Women’s History Month all! I hope you took some time to reflect on the important women in your life on International Women’s Day this past Saturday, March 8. I myself have had the unofficial theme song of the month “I’m Every Woman” by the irre