Government

Mar 21, 2025

State State Superintendent Maurice “Mo” Green coming to Westover High School to host public listening and learning session

State Superintendent Maurice “Mo” Green’s “Mo Wants to Know” tour is coming to the Sandhills. A listening and learning session will be held at Westover High School  located at 277 Bonanza Drive in Fayetteville, NC  – at 6 p.m. on Thursday, ...

Mar 21, 2025

City of Fayetteville and N.C. Department of Labor set to host public meeting about fair wage laws

The City of Fayetteville’s Purchasing Divison has partnered with the N.C. Department of Labor to host a public meeting designed for contractors and subcontractors to learn about the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts, as well as laws and regulations surrou ...

Mar 20, 2025

Lillington driver license office to reopen on March 24

The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles will reopen its driver license office in Lillington on Monday, March 24. The office has been closed since September 2024 due to a staffing shortage.The office, located at 1005 Edwards Brothers Drive, will be open o ...

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FSU introduces new degree program to bolster the state’s manufacturing workforce

Posted Mar 3, 2025
In North Carolina, manufacturing employs about 10% of the workforce but accounts for about 70% of the state output. In order to sustain this workforce, Fayetteville State University has introduced a new Materials Science & Manufacturing degree.&n
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Mar 13, 2025

Sampson County government announces new initiatives for strategic goal

The Sampson County Government recently  announced the launch of several initiatives designed to foster a strategic and goal-oriented approach to county operations. These new initiatives are being launched as part of an ongoing commitment to impr ...

Feb 24, 2025

City of Fayetteville showcases 2025 legislative requests and priorities

City of Fayetteville leaders met with members of the North Carolina General Assembly Delegation on Feb. 6 in Fayetteville Council Chambers. Photo provided by: City of Fayetteville The city of Fayetteville recently hosted members of the Nort ...

Feb 24, 2025

Town of Hope Mills hosts state legislative delegation

The Town of Hope Mills Board of Commissioners held a public meeting with the County’s State Legislative Delegation on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025. The meeting was held to present key funding priorities for Hope Mills which were focused on Parks and Recreat ...

Feb 21, 2025

Rural Infrastructure Authority approves over $2M in grant funding to spark economic development in Hoke and Robeson Counties

Logo courtesy of NCDOCThe Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) has approved 13 grant requests to local governments totaling $9,627,500. The grants include commitments creating a total of 371 new jobs and attracting over $165 million of investment.&nb ...

Feb 20, 2025

A productive getaway: Cumberland County Board of Commissioners establishes county's strategic priorities and goals during two-day retreat

County Commissioners and members of the leadership team brainstorm strategic plans. Pictured from left to right:Commissioner Jeannette Council, Budget and Performance Director Deborah Shaw, Assistant County Manager Sally Shutt, Board of Commissioners ...

Feb 18, 2025

Village of Pinehurst pioneers community-centered initiatives

The Village of Pinehurst continues to demonstrate its commitment to improving the community with a wide range of projects. From infrastructure enhancements to community services, the Village is making significant strides to meet the evolving needs of ...


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FSU introduces new degree program to bolster the state’s manufacturing workforce

Daniel Autrey, PhD - Associate Professor & Chair Department of Chemistry, Physics, & Materials Science at Lloyd College of Health, Science, and Technology, Fayetteville State University
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Cape Fear Valley Health’s simulation center provides next level training for medical professionals

Mark Rose - Director of Workforce Development, Cape Fear Valley Health
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Fayetteville Technical Community College and North Carolina Military Business Center to host Federal Food Symposium April 1-2

Trent Ensley - Federal Business Development Professional, North Carolina Military Business Center

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Getting things done in Dunn: Nancy Blackman reflects on her career in supporting and funding small businesses in rural NC

Nancy Blackman. Photo provided by Blackman.In the landscape of regional rural economic development, Nancy J. Blackman stands out for providing financial opportunities to hundreds of small businesses and helping them to forge a path forward in uncerta


On a mission: Kaylynn Suarez is ready to engage with the community as the new executive director of the Fayetteville Dogwood Festival in 2025

PHOTO BY RAYMIE DAY PHOTOGRAPHY Kaylynn Suarez became executive director of the Fayetteville Dogwood Festival in December of 2024. Since then, she has outdone herself at every turn. But it’s not just all her experience, Suarez’s positive, go-get


Editor's note: "I'm Every Woman"

Happy Women’s History Month all! I hope you took some time to reflect on the important women in your life on International Women’s Day this past Saturday, March 8. I myself have had the unofficial theme song of the month “I’m Every Woman” by the irre