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Nov 7, 2025

Arts Council of Fayetteville | Cumberland County releases FY24-25 Annual Report

International Folk Festival - Photo by Stephanie Perez RiveraThe Arts Council of Fayetteville | Cumberland County has published its 2024–2025 Year in Review, detailing a year of cultural impact and economic momentum. It highlights the Arts Council’s ...

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 ...

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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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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 ...

Oct 6, 2025

FSU brings Homecoming 2025 to downtown Fayetteville on Oct. 11

Graphic provided by: FSU Fayetteville State University will come alive as Homecoming 2025, “All About the Blue,” kicks off Oct. 5. For eight days, students, alumni and the Fayetteville community will gather for concerts, step shows, reunions and ...

Oct 1, 2025

DistiNCtly Fayetteville showcases record-breaking tourism growth and economic impact in annual report

DistiNCtly Fayetteville, the destination marketing organization for Fayetteville and Cumberland County, has released its 2024/2025 Annual Report, sharing record-breaking visitor spending, strong marketing results and key organizational achievements. ...

Oct 1, 2025

Pottery pinecones to be hidden along Moore County trails this fall on Oct. 18

Seagrove Potter to Produce Special Pinecones for Great Trails State Day Hunt on Oct. 18 Photo provided by: CVBTo celebrate Great Trails State Day in North Carolina on Saturday, Oct. 18, the Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen Area Convention and ...


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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