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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 ...

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Federal Technology Symposium 2025: Accelerating Defense Innovation Through Strategic Collaboration

Posted Jun 1, 2025
The landscape of modern warfare is evolving at an unprecedented pace, driven by intensifying global competition and the rapid emergence of new technologies. In this critical moment, the need for integrated solutions and agile partnerships across sect
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Jan 6, 2025

Sampson County manufacturer receiving $750,000 NCAMPI to help fund operations

Logo courtesy of PhiniteAgriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler announced the second round of awards from the North Carolina Agricultural Manufacturing and Processing Initiative. These $6.6 million in awards focus on the expansion of current operation ...

May 23, 2024

USDA investing $2.9M with Maxton poultry fertilizer manufacturer

Graphic courtesy of PoulterraU.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development State Director Reginald Speight recently announced USDA is investing with a North Carolina poultry fertilizer manufacturer located in Maxton to accelerate growth in domesti ...

Sep 23, 2022

Top-ranked golf cart manufacturer, ICON EV coming to Pinehurst

Photo provided by ICON EVC.F. Smith Property Group announced that they are excited to welcome a new ICON EV storefront to the Pinecroft Center in Pinehurst, NC. Founded in 2017, ICON EV quickly became one of the top-ranked, fastest-growing golf ...


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Tech for a cause: 2025 Tech ID Day showcases new innovations while supporting warfighters and a good cause

To wrap up the first day, attendees were able to meet up for a social event at the Brad Halling American Whiskey Ko. in Southern Pines where a $10,000 check was presented to the Joint Special Operations Foundation for their scholarship fund. Photo pr


Gathering great ideas: Business incubator coming to the 400 block of Hay Street

The three-story, 200,000 square-foot business incubator space is located at 420 Maiden Lane. The building features an elevator, construction has begun on handicap bathrooms for the first floor and the second and third floors feature window walls offering views of Segra Stadium.


Planting seeds of H.O.P.E: FTCC's Hope, Opportunity, Prosperity through Education Program provides empowerment through hands-on learning

Image provided by FTCCFocused on building the local workforce and streamlining the education process through real world learning, the Hope, Opportunity, Prosperity through Education Program at Fayetteville Technical Community College (FTCC), also kno