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Jul 24, 2025

Publisher's note: Home of the brave

As the echoes of July 4th celebrations fade — fireworks, parades, families gathering under a sea of red, white and blue — we are reminded once again of the remarkable journey this nation has traveled over nearly 250 years. From 13 determined colonies ...

Jul 23, 2025

More Than $34 million awarded for water infrastructure projects in Cumberland County

Twenty-seven counties across the state will receive more than $204 million in funding for 48 drinking water and wastewater infrastructure projects. The awards will improve drinking water and wastewater infrastructure, address PFAS and other forever c ...

Jul 21, 2025

FSU receives $50K gift from North Carolina Surplus Lines Association to Support Risk Management and Insurance Program

Photo provided by: FSU. Fayetteville State University's (FSU) Broadwell College of Business and Economics has received an unrestricted gift of $50,000 from the North Carolina Surplus Lines Association (NCSLA) to enhance its Risk Management and I ...

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Navigating weight loss: Insights from a bariatric surgeon

Posted Jul 24, 2025
In the ongoing battle against obesity, patients are increasingly turning to both medical and surgical interventions when traditional diet and exercise regimens fall short. Everyone’s weight loss journey is different, and when lifestyle changes and ot
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Jul 21, 2025

Fayetteville Area Habitat for Humanity hosts U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson for a one-on-one conversation

Fayetteville Area Habitat for Humanity is proud to host a one-on-one conversation between Brandon Price, CEO of Fayetteville Area Habitat for Humanity, and United States Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson about her new memoir, Lovely One, an ...

Jul 18, 2025

Bob’s Discount Furniture holds grand opening ceremony for Fayetteville location

A new furniture store is now ready to welcome the public of Fayetteville through its doors. Bob’s Discount Furniture, one of the nation’s fast-growing furniture retailers, hosted a grand opening ceremony for their new Fayetteville location, prev ...

Jul 17, 2025

County launches appointment process for vacant sheriff seat

The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners has officially opened the application process to fill the Sheriff’s seat following the retirement of Ennis W. Wright, who concluded nearly 30 years of public service on June 30, 2025.Sheriff Wright made hi ...

Jul 17, 2025

Fayetteville awards over $1.6 million to community nonprofits

The city's Economic and Community Development Department (ECD) has awarded $1,683,509 in competitive grants to local nonprofits as part of its 2025–26 Annual Funding Cycle. Each program year, starting in July and ending in June, focuses on prior ...

Jul 15, 2025

“Elevate Hope Mills” unveiled: New program set to empower small businesses, uplift families and strengthen the heart of the community

Graphic provided by the Town of Hope MillsOn Monday, July 7, 2025, community leaders, small business owners and residents of Hope Mills witnessed the official launch of Elevate Hope Mills — an initiative designed to supercharge the local economy, equ ...

Jul 14, 2025

Harnett Economic Development Corporation celebrates progress

Logo courtesy of HEDCLast month, the Harnett Economic Development Corporation (HEDC), the nonprofit partner of Harnett County Economic Development, hosted its Annual Board Meeting to reflect on a year of meaningful progress and set priorities for the ...


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Navigating weight loss: Insights from a bariatric surgeon

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Federal Food Series Webinars Will Connect North Carolina Food Businesses with Government Buyers

Bill Simons - Regional Program Manager, Goldsboro, North Carolina Military Business Center
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FSU students and faculty make strides towards advancement in applied AI in the Intelligent Systems Laboratory

Sambit Bhattacharya, Ph.D. - Professor of Computer Science and Director of the Intelligent Systems Lab, Fayetteville State University

In The Current Issue

Creating opportunities: The Defense Alliance Foundation seeks to strengthen the local defense innovation ecosystem

DAF Chairman Phil Williams (far left) pictured with City of Fayetteville Mayor Mitch Colvin (center) on June 10 following a presentation on a 25- year vision for the city’s continued growth and transformation. Photo provided by the DAF.The Defense Al


Empowering the mission: Linchpin Solutions provides tools to turn the tech of the future into the tools of today

Linchpin Solutions attends defense conferences throughout the year, using conferences and tradeshows to exhibit their services and connect with network professionals, including industry, military and government leaders to address and understand today


Lumberton is ready for takeoff: Lumberton Regional Airport embarks on major expansion to meet growing demand

Photo provided by Gary Lewis.The City of Lumberton is moving forward with a new terminal project at the Lumberton Regional Airport. It’s a collaborative effort involving several partners, including Cooper Tacia General Contractors, Talbert & Brig