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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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 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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Mental health matters at Fayetteville State University

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Grow Your Business With a Partner You Can Trust

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Fayetteville’s Education and Healthcare Leaders Launch Ambitious Workforce Pipeline for Future Talent

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