Commercial Real Estate

Jun 17, 2026

Maryland-based Obrecht Properties enters North Carolina market with acquisition of 30-acre site near Fort Bragg in Fayetteville

From left to right:  Richie Blue, Obrecht Properties; Rob Patton, Fayetteville Cumberland Economic Development Corporation, Fayetteville Mayor Mitch Colvin  members of the Campbellton Youth Chorus, Thomas Obrecht, Obrecht Properties; and Ki ...

May 21, 2026

Upscale hotel proposed for downtown Fayetteville

The proposal includes approximately 125 hotel rooms, restaurant space, meeting and convention space, green space, commercial space and parking. ...

May 18, 2026

Cape Fear Regional Theatre celebrates topping-off ceremony for Act 2: Expand & Elevate

CFRT celebrated the topping-off ceremony for its capital expansion project, Act 2: Expand & Elevate, marking a major milestone in construction with the placement of the final structural beam on the theatre’s new facility at 1209 Hay St. ...

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Mental health matters at Fayetteville State University

Posted May 26, 2026
Fayetteville State University is dedicated to meeting the needs of all students, and that includes comprehensive, integrated services to support each unique individual’s mental health journey. The university recently celebrated the reopening of
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May 8, 2026

City of Fayetteville breaks ground on $10.8M Fire Station 16

Photo by GFBJOn Friday, May 8, the City of Fayetteville and Fayetteville firefighters celebrated the groundbreaking for the new Fire Station 16 located at 1710 Cedar Creek Road. “For too long, our firefighters serving this area have operated out ...

May 6, 2026

City to break ground on Fire Station 16

This new facility will be approximately 11,000 square feet and will include living and working spaces for firefighters, two drive-through apparatus bays, a training and community meeting space, fitness areas, offices, a kitchen, dorm rooms and support spaces. ...

Apr 30, 2026

City of Fayetteville breaks ground on new $20 million sports complex

On April 30, the City of Fayetteville braved the rain to break ground on the new Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks and Recreation sports complex. The complex is being built on McArthur Road, between I-295 and Lake Mont Court. ...

Apr 23, 2026

Fayetteville to break ground on sports complex

The groundbreaking will take place on Thursday, April 30, at 10 a.m. at McArthur Road, between I-295 and Lake Mont Court.  ...

Apr 16, 2026

Cape Fear Valley Health celebrates expansion of First Adventures Child Development Center

The 11,519-square-foot expansion brings the facility’s total size to more than 26,000 square feet and includes 12 new classrooms, increasing enrollment capacity and creating approximately 30 new jobs. ...

Apr 14, 2026

New Candlewood Suites opens on Fort Bragg

The more than 122,000-square-foot hotel was built using cross-laminated timber, offering maximum strength and durability while adding sustainability benefits. Featuring 207 guest rooms, the hotel includes a mix of studio, one- and two-bedroom suites. ...


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Community questions: Discussions begin within the Lumbee Tribe of N.C. about potential casino project

On Monday, June 1, 2026, Tribe members from District 2 and District 15, the districts surrounding the area currently planned for the casino, met for a community meeting.Amidst the glitz and glamour of the idea of a new casino coming to the Lumbee Tri


Unlocking innovations: Emerging Technology Institute hosts USSOCOM Technical Experimentation

This is the fourth year that ETI has hosted the event, and in years past Freeman has seen a host of innovative technology, including various drone types and programming, robotic dogs, 3D printed houses, and airspace scanners. Photo provided by USSOCO


Barrier-free financial education: Money Box Academy expands its reach through support from local government and nonprofit organizations

Crystal McLean (left) with Scott Embry (right). Money Box Academy received a $10,000 grant from United Way of Cumberland County’s Youth Growth Stock Trust. Photos provided by Crystal McLean.The Youth Growth Stock Trust Committee, administered by the