Manufacturing

Oct 6, 2025

UNC Pembroke will host Southeastern Additive Manufacturing Initiative Expo

Graphic courtesy of UNCPUNC Pembroke will host the Southeastern Additive Manufacturing Initiative (SAMI) Expo on Friday, Oct. 10, from noon to 5 p.m. at James A. Thomas Hall.  The free event, hosted by the Thomas College of Business and Eco ...

Sep 26, 2025

Steel fabricator considering Fayetteville for $22 million expansion

Image courtesy of FCEDCOn Monday, Sept. 22, Council heard a request from FCEDC President & CEO Robert Van Geons to consider providing a $327,487 incentive grant from the City, to be paid in annual installments over five years for Project Superman ...

Sep 5, 2025

SBA launches MARC loan program; first-ever loan program dedicated to American manufacturers

On Wednesday, Sept. 3, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) launched its first-ever loan program dedicated to supporting America’s small manufacturers, which make up 98% of all U.S. manufacturers. The 7(a) Manufacturer’s Access to Revolving C ...

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Leading with heart: Advancing cardiothoracic care and community at Cape Fear Valley Health

Posted Sep 8, 2025
Returning to Cape Fear Valley Health as a full-time cardiothoracic surgeon feels like coming home. My journey began here as a resident, where I spent five years immersed in the operating rooms, learning from a team that truly felt like family. After
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Aug 5, 2025

LG Textile Corp announces new premium apparel cut and sew facility in Sampson County, NC

LG Textile Corp, a fabric developer and premium apparel manufacturer, has selected a site in Clinton, North Carolina for its new cut and sew facility. This expansion marks a significant step in the company’s commitment towards producing 100% USA-made ...

Jun 23, 2025

Town of Hope Mills Board of Commissioners approves economic incentive for new industrial development

The Hope Mills Board of Commissioners approved an economic development incentive for “Project Shade” at their meeting on June 16. “Project Shade” refers to a United States headquartered company that is considering 103 Tom Starling Road for a new manu ...

Apr 17, 2025

Agricultural innovation: Phinite celebrates grand opening of largest animal waste drying facility in North Carolina

Despite its appearance, hog sludge actually has no odor. The anaerobic digestion process in the lagoon has broken down all of the odor in the material so that when Phinite extracts it to bring it to the drying facility it doesn’t smell. Photo by GFBJ ...

Mar 18, 2025

Dome manufacturer to create 72 new jobs, invest $4.6M in Fayetteville for manufacturing facility

Photo courtesy of FCEDC and Yeadon Fabric DomesYeadon Fabric Domes, LLC, a manufacturer of air supported structures, will create 72 new jobs in Cumberland County. The company will invest $4.6 million to build a manufacturing facility in Fayetteville. ...

Mar 12, 2025

Purolator unveils new 20,000-mile oil filter with exclusive Walmart partnership; Product to be produced in Fayetteville MANN+HUMMEL facility

The new Purolator 20K oil filter.Photo provided by: Mann + Hummel, PurolatorPurolator, inventor of the oil filter, has launched its latest innovation, the Purolator 20K Premium Oil Filter. Designed for high-performance driving conditions, the 20K Pre ...

Feb 17, 2025

$102 million expansion for domestic transformer manufacturer coming to Raeford, NC

Governor Josh Stein recently announced a major expansion for Pennsylvania Transformer Technology, LLC (PTT), a domestic manufacturer of power and distribution transformers, to add 217 new jobs in Hoke County. The company will invest more than $102.5 ...


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Artists wanted: Cumberland County Public Library awarded $50,260 LSTA Grant for artist in residence program

Cumberland County Public Library has announced they have been awarded a $50,260 grant to launch Creative Collaborations: Artist in Residence at Cumberland County Public Library.This new program will bring a local artist into the library for several m


Future technology now: The 2025 Federal Technology Symposium returned to FTCC to connect and provide solutions to military buyers

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From players to creators: Emerging Technology Institute's after-school program teaches the art of game design

Antonio Ball ETI’s director of software development (left) and Jason Robinson, asoftware engineer at ETI are leading the charge in educating the next generationof video game developers. Photo provided by ETI.The Emerging Technology Institute (ETI) is