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Nov 17, 2025

Cumberland County Schools launches Family Ambassador Directory; now seeking ambassadors

Cumberland County Schools (CCS) has launched a new Family Ambassador Directory to help families connect with the individuals who support family engagement in schools across the district. The directory includes each school’s designated Family Ambassad ...

Nov 17, 2025

Better Business Bureau opens applications for 2026 Business Awards and student scholarships

The Better Business Bureau Serving Eastern Carolinas (BBB) has opened the applications for all BBB awards and recognitions. All awards and scholarship applications are due on Jan. 5, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.The 2026 BBB Torch Awards honor companies and cha ...

Nov 17, 2025

Walk to end Alzheimer’s in Fayetteville raises more than 100K in Fayetteville, NC

The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Since 1989, the Alzheimer’s Association® mobilized millions of Americans in the Alzheimer’s Asso ...

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Incorporating academic readings in economics classrooms: A collaborative research initiative

Posted Nov 12, 2025
A growing movement in economics education is reshaping how students engage with complex social issues and develop critical thinking skills. Spearheaded by a collaborative team of professors from Fayetteville State University, Tulane University, St. C
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Nov 5, 2025

Muse & Co. Artist’s Lounge and Tea House opens in downtown Fayetteville

This joint artist lounge and tea house aims to bring people together through art. The tea menu features milk tea and fruit tea with jelly and popping boba options. ...

Oct 21, 2025

Dunn Chamber invites community to their first-ever Touch-A-Truck & Treat Event

The Dunn Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce its first-ever Touch-A-Truck & Treat, taking place on Tuesday, Oct. 21, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the parking lot of the Dunn Shrine Center. This free, family-friendly event invites the com ...

Oct 17, 2025

Crown Complex announces launch of inaugural season of Fayetteville Liberty Professional Basketball

Graphic provided by Oak View Group and The Crown ComplexThe Crown Complex is excited to announce the launch of the inaugural season of Fayetteville Liberty Professional Basketball at the Crown Arena in 2026. A new chapter in Fayetteville’s sports his ...

Oct 15, 2025

The Kinship NC sets up shop in newly renovated historic Carlyle building

The Kinship NC occupies the entire bottom floor which measures 3,100 square feet. Getting the space ready has been a collaborative process with their landlord, Owen Thomas. ...

Oct 9, 2025

Fall for Dogwood: The Fayetteville Dogwood Fall Festival returns in 2025

Graphic provided by Fayetteville Dogwood FestivalGood music, food and fall themed fun for all ages will swirl into Festival Park with the falling leaves this season. On Oct. 18 and 19, The Dogwood Festival will be returning for the fall. This free fe ...

Oct 6, 2025

Bladen County invites community to help build historical driving tour for America’s 250th Anniversary

In 2026, America will commemorate 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the birth of a nation dedicated to the principles of “life, liberty, and thepursuit of happiness.” Over the centuries, the United State has experienc ...


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Pumping up the workforce: FTCC launches Cardiovascular Technology Program to meet growing industry demand

The new program will be sharing space with students from the surgical technology and central sterile processing programs(pictured) following renovations and expansions to the space. Photo provided by FTCC.Fayetteville Technical Community College (FTC


A lasting legacy: Dr. Shelton named winner of 2025 Health Care Heroes Lifetime Achievement Award

Dr. Stuart Shelton has dedicated more than 20 years to providing exceptional high-risk obstetric care, through Cape Fear Valley Health. Photo provided by Dr. Shelton.Dr. Stuart Shelton, a renowned maternal-fetal medicine specialist at Cape Fear Valle


Editor's note: Put the XMAS decor down

©NOMICASTUDIO, ©PLAYFULSTUDIO AND ©IMAGES-DE-HSR VIA CANVA.COMIt has been a recent topic of discussion in the Greater Fayetteville Business Journal office as to when it is appropriate to begin putting up Christmas decorations. One of my coworkers sha