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Jan 21, 2025

IRS announces Jan. 27 start to 2025 tax filing season; agency continues improvements to expand, enhance tools and filing options to help taxpayers

The Internal Revenue Service has announced that the nation’s 2025 tax season will start on Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, and will feature expanded and enhanced tools to help taxpayers as a result of the agency’s historic modernization efforts.The IRS expect ...

Jan 17, 2025

Fayetteville police lateral hiring event set for Jan. 25

Graphic provided by: Fayetteville Police DepartmentThe Fayetteville Police Department is hosting a lateral officer hiring event on Saturday, Jan. 25 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Manna Church, 5117 Cliffdale Road Fayetteville, NC. Law enforcement age ...

Jan 15, 2025

Town of Elizabethtown conducts survey on needs and challenges of the small business community

The Town of Elizabethtown, in conjunction with Main Street America, is seeking input from current and potential small business owners to understand better the needs, challenges and opportunities of entrepreneurs and small businesses in the Elizabetht ...

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Cape Fear Valley Health Expands Orthopedic Services Across Southeastern North Carolina

Posted Dec 13, 2024
Cape Fear Valley Health is reshaping orthopedic care in southeastern North Carolina with its ever-expanding network of clinics and comprehensive services. With the recent addition of Cape Fear Orthopedics & Sports Medicine to its system, Cape Fea
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Jan 6, 2025

Juvenile Crime Prevention Council seeks requests for proposals for at-risk youth programs

The Cumberland County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (JCPC) is accepting Request for Proposals (RFPs) for prevention and early intervention programs targeting delinquent and at-risk youth. These programs are funded for fiscal year 2025-2026 and be ...

Jan 6, 2025

Cumberland County Commissioners hold first meeting of new year; new dispatch updates, Crown Center parking lot updates and more

The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners held their first Regular Meeting of 2025 at 9 a.m. in Room 118 of the Judge E. Maurice Braswell Cumberland County Courthouse.To start the meeting, Cumberland County Director of Emergency Services Gene Boot ...

Dec 20, 2024

2025 Community Award nominations are now open

Photo provided by: The City of Fayetteville. The Fayetteville-Cumberland Human Relations Commission has opened nominations for the 2025 Community Awards. They’re seeking out residents and local organizations who are committed to the well-being o ...

Dec 20, 2024

Cumberland County Department of Public Health warns of text message scam

Cumberland County Department of Public Health alerts residents of a text message scam currently circulating. The fraudulent message includes the Department of Public Health main phone number, 910-433-3600, and falsely claims to be from the department ...

Dec 6, 2024

Discussing developments: Fayetteville City Council members move forward with new projects for the city

The Fayetteville City Council met Dec. 2, at 2:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers for their monthly work session to discuss potential development projects in various stages relevant to the city. The first item of business was an Innovatio ...

Nov 27, 2024

Fayetteville Police Department reports overall crime at 10 year low; Fayetteville Fire Department reports improved response times

The Fayetteville Police Department (FPD) announced on Tuesday, Nov. 26 that total overall crime has dropped to its lowest point in ten years, with a 10% reduction in total crime compared to the same period last year. This remarkable milestone reflect ...


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Experts in the fields: Hands-on learning at SCC prepares students for ag careers

Swine Production students recently toured a Prestage sow farm, gaining hands-on insight into pig care. They observed piglets being born, explored the stages of growth and discussed the journey from farm to market. Photo provided by SCC.In Sampson Com


Cuddles for a cause: Cape Fear Valley Health's NICU Cuddler Program provides lifesaving touch to some of the hospital's most precious patients

From left to right: Santa (Rev. Mike Garrett) pictured with newborn and cuddle recipient Declan Nault, his mother Daphne Hault, father Adam Nault and Marcia Garrett. Photo provided by Marcia Garrett.The importance of physical touch for newborns canno


That's a wrap, 2024! GFBJ is celebrating another great year of coverage by providing a recap of some key developments announced this year

The year 2024 was the year of growth and new deals throughout the Greater Fayetteville Business Journal’s seven county coverage area. From incoming businesses to expanding commercial properties and more, the greater Fayetteville area can expect addit