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Mar 13, 2026

CCCC secures $5.8M to build Regional Fire & EMS Training Facility, strengthening public safety across three counties

Photo provided by CCCCWhen a 911 call comes in at 2 a.m. in rural Lee County — or a structure fire breaks out on a farm road in Harnett — the response depends entirely on the preparation of whoever shows up. Now, with $5.8 million in newly secured fe ...

Mar 13, 2026

Robeson Community College CTE building enters Bid Phase II, construction expected to begin this fall

Bid Phase I, covering the pre-engineered metal building, is complete and came in under budget. Bid Phase II, which includes the remainder of the construction packages such as building finishes, site work and systems, is scheduled for a bid day of April 16, 2026. ...

Feb 12, 2026

Harnett County secures $656K from Golden LEAF to advance Western Harnett Innovation Park

The funding will support Phase 1 development activities of 40 acres at Western Harnett Innovation Park. Site readiness activities, including due diligence, design and engineering, will occur on the full 40 acres. Site development activities, including clearing, grubbing and grading, will occur on approximately 10 acres at the entrance of the park. ...

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Where Warfighter Needs Meet Textile Innovation: Why FEDTEX 2026 Matters

Posted Mar 4, 2026
North Carolina’s textile industry plays a critical role in national security - producing combat uniforms, protective gear, parachutes, tents, medical PPE, and advanced wearable technologies that equip and protect America’s warfighters. As global inst
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Feb 5, 2026

Developing momentum: Harnett County builds out commercial and industrial pipeline along I-95

At the center of the industrial effort is the Harnett 95 Industrial Center, the county’s first Class A industrial park. At full buildout, the site will accommodate roughly 800,000 square feet of industrial space across multiple buildings. ...

Jan 29, 2026

FirstHealth breaks ground on expansion project at Moore Regional Hospital – Hoke Campus

The project includes a two-story, 35,280-square-foot hospital tower, 24 new inpatient beds and a 15,560-square-foot addition to the existing medical office building. ...

Jan 22, 2026

Old buildings, new beginnings: One couple's role in revitalizing downtown Lumberton

Longtime aficionados of all things vintage, the couple is currently working to revitalize a 7,000-square-foot fire station built in 1917. ...

Jan 21, 2026

USDA celebrates completion of Sampson Community College expansion

Photo by GFBJThe U.S. Department of Agriculture celebrated the investment of $2.3 million through a Rural Development Community Facilities Grant to build a 10,000 square foot expansion to the activities building at Sampson Community College with a ri ...

Jan 9, 2026

City of Fayetteville discusses future fire station; local contractors wanted

The new fire station will be located at the corner of Cedar Creek Road and Fields Road. The new building will be approximately 10,500 square feet and will feature public spaces, including a community room and playground. ...

Dec 17, 2025

Town of Southern Pines closes on new Town Hall

The Town of Southern Pines officially closed on the purchase of its new Town Hall on Dec. 17, marking a significant milestone in the Town’s long-term planning for facilities and service to citizens and other customers. ...


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Where Warfighter Needs Meet Textile Innovation: Why FEDTEX 2026 Matters

Lee Moritz, Jr. - Federal Business Development, North Carolina Military Business Center
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Fayetteville State University leads campus-wide CPR and AED preparedness push

Elizabeth Hunt - Assistant Vice Chancellor for Risk and Compliance, Fayetteville State University
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Gratitude: Honoring the generosity of a community by maximizing impact

Scott Embry - Executive Director & CEO, United Way of Cumberland County

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From soldier to realtor: Jamel Williams' mission to serve Fayetteville's homebuyers

Jamel Williams transitioned from active military duty to the civilian workforce in 2018. He entered into the field of real estate with the hope of helping other military personnel find their home, as he knew from firsthand experience the challenge th


AFCEA NC powers innovation: 2026 Innovation Summit fuels defense collaboration and stem investment

From Concept to Capability panelists (L to R) Dr. Paul Baker principal deputy (A) of the Army Science Division Army Research Office, Klinton Snead, extramural staff director for the Army Research Office, panel moderator Phil Williams, VP of corporate


Publisher's note: Rooted here, growing here

Photo by Tierra Mallorca / Unsplash Buying a house is not for the weak. This year, my husband and I decided to begin the hunt for a home. When I tell you January was one of the most stressful times in my life, I mean it from the bottom of m