Manufacturing

Sep 9, 2026

Existing steel fabrication manufacturer announces $22 million expansion project in Fayetteville

As part of this expansion, FCEDC reported that SteelFab will construct a new 129,000-square-foot facility adjacent to its existing campus near the Murchison Road Corridor. ...

Aug 10, 2026

SBA announces first-ever Critical Suppliers Prize Competition to strengthen U.S. manufacturing and supply chains

The U.S. Small Business Administration has announced its first-ever Critical Suppliers Prize Competition, a national contest to strengthen U.S. manufacturing and critical industry supply chains by expanding capacity at key chokepoints. ...

Jul 27, 2026

Unmanned aerial systems manufacturer relocates to Cumberland County

The company will occupy a 28,479-square-foot building within the former Black & Decker site. ...

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Understanding 1031 Exchanges: A Strategic Tool for Real Estate Investors

Posted Sep 1, 2026
For real estate investors, selling appreciated property can trigger capital gains taxes and depreciation recapture. A Section 1031 exchange allows those taxes to be deferred, preserving more capital for reinvestment, but the rules are technical and m
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Jun 12, 2026

The Campbell’s Company celebrates expansion of Maxton manufacturing facility

Photos by Ryan WismerThe Campbell’s Company (NASDAQ:CPB) celebrated the expansion of its aseptic manufacturing facility in Maxton, N.C., on June 11 with a ribbon cutting ceremony highlighting the company’s significant investment in advanced manufactu ...

Jun 11, 2026

Feed solutions company selects Cumberland County for First Facility; Investing $6.5M and creating 25 direct jobs

Photo provided by FCEDCThe Fayetteville Cumberland Economic Development Corporation (FCEDC) is excited to announce that Upcycle Feed Commodities has selected Cumberland County for its first manufacturing facility. The project will create 25 direct jo ...

Apr 30, 2026

Oldcastle Infrastructure celebrates grand opening of automated wetcast facility

Photos by GFBJOldcastle Infrastructure, a CRH company and a national leader in infrastructure solutions, celebrated the grand opening of its state-of-the-art, automated wet-cast manufacturing facility in Vander, North Carolina. The facility expands r ...

Nov 20, 2025

Australian manufacturer to launch North American operations in Bladen County, investing more than $6M in Elizabethtown

Photo provided by Bladen County Economic DevelopmentVectorTex USA, LLC, a product developer and technology company, will create 44 new jobs in Bladen County. The company will establish its first North American manufacturing facility in Elizabethtown. ...

Oct 16, 2025

Canadian construction company to invest $15 million in Bladen County rebar manufacturing plant, adding 83 jobs

MST Rebar Inc.’s flagship product, MST-BAR®, is a corrosion-resistant alternative to traditional steel rebar. It is lighter, safer to handle and easier to install without compromising performance. Photo courtesy of MST Rebar.MST Rebar Inc., a fibergl ...

Oct 15, 2025

UNCP sparks regional innovation through first Southeastern Additive Manufacturing Expo

UNC Pembroke hosted its first-ever Southeastern Additive Manufacturing Initiative (SAMI) Expo last week, bringing together students, faculty and industry leaders from across the region for a day of hands-on learning, networking and innovation in 3D p ...


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See the brilliance: Dunn artist creates and sells glass artwork that shines brightly

Cindy Akers-Gilford creates stained glass, fused glass, mosaics, handmade glass jewelry, pendants, suncatchers and other original glass artwork in her studio in Dunn, N.C. Photos provided by Cimply Broken.Self-made Artist and Founder of Cimply Broken


Brushstrokes of hope: Art therapy for cancer patients and their caregivers

 FirstHealth’s art therapy for cancer patients and caregivers helps attendees reduce stress through creative expression. Photo provided by Deborah Yarborough.Group therapy can provide much-needed support and comfort during difficult times, and t


Art that serves others: How a Harnett County muralist is making a lasting mark in her community

Van Goat Studios, which has been operating since 2019, has allowed Johnson to express herself and reflect the spirit of local communities through murals. Photo provided by Elyse Johnson.Elyse Johnson of Van Goat Studios in Dunn wants to spread her ar