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Jul 20, 2026

Highsmith-Rainey ExpressCare to permanently close

Photo courtesy of Cape Fear Valley HealthCape Fear Valley Health announces the permanent closure of Highsmith-Rainey ExpressCare, effective July 31, 2026.“We are grateful for the opportunity to have served our community over the years and sincerely t ...

Jul 10, 2026

FirstHealth and Lung Cancer Initiative partner to expand lung screening awareness and access across the Sandhills

FirstHealth of the Carolinas and Lung Cancer Initiative (LCI) mark thelaunch of a new partnership to strengthen lung screening awareness, increase access toscreening and improve outcomes for patients across the Sandhills region. Pictured areBradley I ...

Jul 8, 2026

FirstHealth Concierge Medicine and FirstHealth Functional Medicine marks grand opening with ribbon cutting

Photos by GFBJFirstHealth is expanding access to personalized, preventive health care with the relocation of FirstHealth Concierge Medicine and FirstHealth Functional Medicine to a new location at 401 Capital Drive, Suite B, in Whispering Pines.In ad ...

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Where Tradition Meets Trust: 45 Years of Excellent Service

Posted Jul 6, 2026
There’s something familiar about the Fourth of July; maybe it’s the sound of fireworks echoing across the neighborhood, lawn chairs lined up before sunset, or the smell of burgers and hot dogs on the grill while kids run through the yard laughing wit
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Jun 24, 2026

Carolina Eye Associates acquires Southeastern Eye Care in Lumberton; Welcomes Dr. Scott Mouser to its expanding network

Carolina Eye Associates, P.A. is pleased to announce the acquisition of Southeastern Eye Care, the long-standing ophthalmology practice of Dr. Scott Mouser in Lumberton, N.C. The practice will now operate as the newest Carolina Eye Associates Lumbert ...

Jun 12, 2026

Fayetteville welcomes new Methodist University Cape Fear Valley Health School of Medicine with a ribbon cutting ceremony

From left to right: Chair of the SOM Board Franklin S. Clark III, SOM Dean Hershey Bell, MU Provost & Executive Vice President Suzanne Blum Malley,  Methodist University President Stanley T. Wearden, Ph.D.,  Cape Fear Valley Health CEO ...

Jun 11, 2026

Cape Fear Valley Health announces opening of new dermatology clinic in Fayetteville

Photo provided by CFVHCape Fear Valley Health is pleased to announce the opening of Cape Fear Valley Dermatology, a new clinic dedicated to providing comprehensive skin care services for patients throughout the region.Located at 3526 Village Drive in ...

Jun 9, 2026

Cape Fear Valley Health announces opening of new Community Mental Health Center in Dunn

Photo provided by CFVHCape Fear Valley Health is expanding access to behavioral health services with the opening of the new Community Mental Health Center – Dunn on June 22.Located at 805 Tilghman Drive, Suite A, the new clinic will provide comprehen ...

May 27, 2026

Brian Pearce named president of Cape Fear Valley Harnett Healthcare

Brian PearceCape Fear Valley Health has named Brian Pearce as president of Cape Fear Valley Harnett Healthcare, marking a new chapter of leadership for the healthcare organization serving Harnett County and surrounding communities.Pearce succeeds Mic ...

May 22, 2026

Cape Fear Valley Health cuts ribbon on Dorothea Dix Adolescent Care – Lillington

Photo by GFBJToday, May 22, Cape Fear Valley Health celebrated the opening of Cape Fear Valley Dorothea Dix Adolescent Care – Lillington, a new inpatient psychiatric unit for adolescents located on the campus of Central Harnett Hospital.The new facil ...


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Germène's Home Kitchen & Bakery now open

A family affair: Along with a full staff, Owner Eddie Claude and his wife Ruth (pictured right) work with their kids to run the restaurant. Eddie is a Veteran who served for 21 years in the U.S. Army. Photos by YGH STUDIOS & GFBJ. The Fayett


Editor's note: Summer jobs

With summer in full swing, I started to reflect on the various ways I spent my summer break over the years. From pool parties with friends to family vacations and sports tournaments, I look back fondly on the summers I’ve enjoyed so far. But it


Preserving rural roots: Gray's Creek residents launch effort to become a town

Proposed incorporation boundary (pink) · Gray’s Creek, Cumberland County, N.C. This is a working draft and is subject to revision. Image courtesy of grayscreeknc.com. After decades as an unincorporated rural community in Cumberland County, Gray’