Commercial Real Estate

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. ...

May 15, 2026

A hub for innovation: FCEDC repurposes landmark Fayetteville building into a future-focused hub

FCEDC has officially moved its staff and operations to 611 W. Russell St. The 35,800- square-foot center was previously home to Homemakers Furniture and Interiors. Renovations began in the fall of 2025 and are expected to be completed in the next six to eight months. Currently, FCEDC staff are working within an open 7,500-square-foot floor plan as initial improvements progress. ...

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Cape Fear Valley Health hospitals earn high Leapfrog Safety Grades

Posted May 12, 2026
At every level of our health system, from frontline staff to executive leadership, patient safety and quality of care are not just talking points; they are core values that guide every decision we make.Cape Fear Valley Health hospitals earned A and B
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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. ...

Apr 13, 2026

UNCP breaks ground on $96.8M Clinical Sciences Building

The $96.8 million, 74,000-square-foot facility will serve as a hub for advanced healthcare education, housing the College of Optometric Medicine, the Occupational Therapy program and additional clinical sciences programs. ...


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Envisioning a better downtown: Cool Spring Downtown District's Amplified District Reenvision Awards honor downtown visionaries

Graphic courtesy of CSDDThe Cool Spring Downtown District is recognizing members of the downtown Fayetteville community with their Inaugural Amplified District Awards. While an award ceremony and town hall was intended for June 4, the Cool Spring Dow


ERA Strother bets on downtown Fayetteville with Hay Street move

ERA Strother Real Estate recently relocated its long-time office headquarters to 229A Hay St., trading its Ray Avenue site for a street-level presence on Hay Street.


Beyond the balance sheet: Looking beyond traditional banking to examine the bigger picture of growth opportunity and long-term success

The Greater Fayetteville Business Journal is excited to announce our second Power Breakfast for 2026: Beyond the Balance Sheet, a banking-focused event exploring the relationship between bankers and businesses. This event will have a regional fo