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Aug 7, 2025

Built to last: Fayetteville family business Hinkamp Jewelers celebrates its 70th anniversary

Siblings Walter “Wally” Hinkamp, Jr. and Donna Hinkamp Warren have taken over their family business. For siblings Walter “Wally” Hinkamp, Jr. and Donna Hinkamp Warren, operating Hinkamp Jewelers isn’t just a labor of love, but the continuation o ...

Jul 24, 2025

Empowering the mission: Linchpin Solutions provides tools to turn the tech of the future into the tools of today

Linchpin Solutions attends defense conferences throughout the year, using conferences and tradeshows to exhibit their services and connect with network professionals, including industry, military and government leaders to address and understand today ...

Apr 25, 2025

Long-time North Carolina real estate professional starts new commercial construction company

Wes Davis recently launched his own commercial construction company in partnership with the business investor Toliver Parks. Together, the two bring 69 years of combined construction experience to the industry. ...

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Federal Food Series Webinars Will Connect North Carolina Food Businesses with Government Buyers

Posted Jul 2, 2025
North Carolina’s diverse food industry has a unique opportunity to engage directly with federal agencies and prime contractors during an upcoming federal food webinar series. Hosted by the North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) and the North
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Apr 3, 2025

Home is where the heart is: Kalli Ziegler shares her story as a real estate professional dedicated to ensuring her clients are taken care of

Kalli Ziegler - Photo provided by Kalli Ziegler PropertiesKathleen “Kalli” Ziegler loves to say “I wasn’t born in Fayetteville, but I got here as fast as I could.” Kalli’s husband Drew served in the Army, and that is how the Florida native found her ...

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 ...

Jan 23, 2025

Ensuring a successful future: Landon Bentham takes the reins as owner of Callahan & Rice Insurance Group, Inc.

After 10 years of working for Mark Rice (left), Landon Bentham (right) has assumed ownership of long-standing companyCallahan & Rice Insurance Group. Rice will continue to work with the company to serve clients. Photo by GFBJ. Callahan & ...

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 ...


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Federal Food Series Webinars Will Connect North Carolina Food Businesses with Government Buyers

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FSU students and faculty make strides towards advancement in applied AI in the Intelligent Systems Laboratory

Sambit Bhattacharya, Ph.D. - Professor of Computer Science and Director of the Intelligent Systems Lab, Fayetteville State University
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AI in Cybersecurity: A Double-Edged Sword for SMBs

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Editor's note: That's three for me!

GFBJ staff joined by Publisher Marty Cayton’s wife pictured at the 2025 Q2 Power Breakfast. Left to right: Faith Hatton, Joy Cayton, Marty Cayton, Ellie Rhoades and Stephanie Meador.Well, in case LinkedIn failed to inform you I have now been at the G


Driving health forward: Campbell University's station house nears completion for med school mobile units

The 6,000-square-foot station house will provide cover and added security for Campbell’s four mobile clinics. Construction is expected to be wrapped in August of 2025. Photos by Campbell University. Campbell’s four Mobile Health and Education Cl


Trades transforming futures: Miller-Motte College President champions growth, trades education and community impact

Dr. Geddis  Dr. Janell Geddis assumed the role of president for Miller-Motte College’s Fayetteville campus in February of 2024. Dr. Geddis joined MMC with 15 years of experience in higher education, with most of her roles serving community