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Dec 10, 2025

Pennsylvania Transformer Technology breaks ground on expanded facilities in Hoke County

On Dec. 10, Pennsylvania Transformer Technology, LLC leaders, state and local officials and clean energy partners gathered to break ground on the company’s expanded manufacturing facilities in Raeford. ...

Dec 8, 2025

Carolina Civic Center welcomes patrons to newly built annex

Construction on a 8,200 square foot annex to the Carolina Civic Center Historic Theater has officially been completed, just in time for the annual Robeson County Christmas Show. Carolina Civic Center Executive Director Richard Sceiford shared that they received the occupancy permit two weeks ago, allowing those performing in and attending the Christmas show to be the first to enjoy the new space and amenities. ...

Dec 5, 2025

Bladen County to receive $220K for VectorTex USA building improvements

Bladen County has been awarded a $220,000 grant under that program in the Vacant Building Category. The fund will be used to  support the reuse of a 26,400-square-foot building in Elizabethtown. ...

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The Hidden Costs of Poor Security: How Small Vulnerabilities Create Big Losses for Businesses

Posted Dec 2, 2025
Security failures rarely show up clearly on a business’s financial statements, yet they quietly chip away at the bottom line every single day. When most business owners think about security risks, they immediately think of break-ins, burglaries, or c
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Nov 18, 2025

Myrover-Reese Recovery Homes hosts groundbreaking for new women’s home; Celebrates collaboration with Veggies for Vets

Myrover-Reese Recovery Homes held a groundbreaking ceremony on Nov. 18 to mark the beginning of construction of a new recovery home that will expand their ability to support women in recovery. ...

Nov 14, 2025

Lumberton Regional Airport breaks ground on major hangar expansion project

On Nov. 13th the Lumberton Regional Airport marked an exciting milestone with a groundbreaking ceremony for a major aviation development project that will enhance the airport’s capacity and support future growth. ...

Oct 31, 2025

Moore County issues a RFQ for new forensics facility

Moore County has recently opened bids for architectural services for the Moore County Sheriff’s Department for their new 7,000 square-foot Forensic Facility. ...

Oct 29, 2025

UNCP receives $5M for Campus Security and Regional Emergency Operations Center

The renovated facility will serve as a dual-use site, serving both as a training ground for campus police and the university’s internal emergency operations personnel and as a regional hub during times of disaster. Design is underway and the project may be ready to start construction in approximately 16 months. ...

Oct 24, 2025

Crunch Fitness signs lease for second Fayetteville location

Crunch Fitness has the signed the lease for their second location in Fayetteville: a 46,237 square foot building located at 1748 Skibo Road, Suite 140. ...

Oct 23, 2025

Cumberland County Planning & Inspections to host Hope Mills area land use plan community meeting on Oct. 28

Cumberland County’s Planning & Inspections Department, in collaboration with the Town of Hope Mills, invites residents to help shape the future of the Town of Hope Mills and its surrounding areas by attending the Hope Mills Area Land Use Plan Community Kickoff Meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 28. ...


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Hemp hemp hurray: Local farmer and business man seeks to educate the broader community about the many uses for hemp

Keith Dunn began farming hemp in 2017. A few weeks later he founded East Carolina Hemp Supply. After years of slow but steady growth, Dunn hopes to one day be able to build a hemp processing plant in North Carolina to boost the industry and local eco


Australian manufacturer to launch North American operations in Bladen County, investing more than $6M in Elizabethtown

Photo provided by Bladen County Economic DevelopmentVectorTex USA, LLC, a product developer and technology company, will create 44 new jobs in Bladen County. The company will establish its first North American manufacturing facility in Elizabethtown.