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Apr 26, 2024

Federal Trade Commission announces rule banning noncompetes

Graphic courtesy of the FTCEarlier this week on April 23 the Federal Trade Commission issued a final rule to promote competition by banning noncompetes nationwide.“Noncompete clauses keep wages low, suppress new ideas, and rob the American economy of ...

Apr 23, 2024

Fayetteville Regional Airport sees growth in passenger numbers; new marketing position now open

The Fayetteville Regional Airport Commission met yesterday, April 23, for their monthly meeting to hear reports on the progress and growth of the airport. The meeting began with appointing new leadership for the Commission. The following commiss ...

Apr 10, 2024

Federal and local leaders gather in Fayetteville to announce first ever national drinking water standards against PFAS

Today, Wednesday, April 10, federal and local leaders and environmental advocates gathered in Fayetteville to announce the first-ever national, legally enforceable drinking water standard to protect communities from exposure to harmful per-and polyfl ...

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Cape Fear Valley Health Foundation and Methodist University Host Step Up 4 Health and Wellness Expo April 20

Posted Apr 9, 2024
Don’t miss the third annual Step Up 4 Health and Wellness Expo Saturday, April 20, 2024, which includes a free community health and wellness expo. This fun, family-friendly community event also gives supporters the chance to raise money for worthy ca
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Apr 4, 2024

NCDMV fees to increase July 1, per state law

A number of N.C. Division of Motor Vehicle fees will increase, effective July 1.As directed by state law, the DMV is required to adjust fees and rates every four years, based on the percentage change in the annual Consumer Price Index during the past ...

Mar 26, 2024

Harnett County Tax Department now accepting applications for tax relief programs

The Harnett County Tax Department is currently accepting property tax exclusion applications for elderly/disabled persons and disabled veterans.Each year from January 1 – June 1, the Tax Department accepts applications for individuals to receive prop ...

Mar 14, 2024

Tour around town: The Small Business Administration's NC District Team gives a VIP tour of SBA assisted businesses in Fayetteville, NC

During the tour, Team SBA met with the team at the NC Small Business and Technology Development Center’s (SBTDC) service center at Fayetteville State University -  Photo provided by SBA NC District OfficeThe Small Business Administrati ...

Mar 13, 2024

Cumberland County selected for Juvenile Justice Innovation Network

Four Cumberland County leaders have been selected for a national juvenile justice initiative. Five counties were chosen from across the nation for the National Association of Counties (NACo) County Juvenile Justice Innovation Network (CJJIN). The ini ...

Mar 12, 2024

Town of Hope Mills approves pay study recommendations; Town staff to see salary increases starting July 1, 2024

At the March 7, 2024 Budget Retreat, the Hope Mills Board of commissioners approved the recommendations of a pay study conducted by Piedmont Triad Regional Council. After months of extensive groundwork by elected officials and staff, the pay study wh ...

Mar 12, 2024

Sports betting now live in North Carolina

At 12:00 p.m. ET on March 11, 2024, online betting operators began accepting sports bets in North Carolina for the first time in the state’s history. To mark the occasion, Governor Roy Cooper placed a bet on the Carolina Hurricanes to capture the 202 ...


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Endless opportunities: GFBJ examines mentorship programs offered by institutions of higher learning throughout our seven county coverage area

For many young professionals, their future begins with a foot in the door. Mentorships, apprenticeships and working one on one to learn an industry can be enough to spark an entire career. Institutions of higher learning throughout the Greater Fayett


Engineering a workforce: FTCC provides a wide variety of career-focused programs for high-demand skills in engineering & applied technology fields

FTCC’s Engineering and Applied Technology academic programs range from expected offerings like a vast air conditioning, heating and refrigeration technology program, to a recently devised curriculum in the Mechatronics Engineering program. Photo prov


Feeding passion: The story of downtown restaurant Circa 1800 and the devoted individuals leading it along the way

Brandy Puczylowski became the owner of Circa 1800 in January of 2013. She has over 30 years of experience working in the restaurant industry. Photo provided by Circa 1800Popular downtown Fayetteville eatery Circa 1800 has been serving the commun