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Feb 23, 2026

PWC begins annual water treatment changeover

The Fayetteville Public Works Commission will begin its annual water treatment disinfectant changeover on Sunday, March 1, 2026. This temporary, month‑long change is an annual requirement by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCD ...

Feb 19, 2026

Editor's note: What really catches the attention of someone new to Fayetteville?

There is extensive dialogue surrounding Fayetteville as a travel destination or city aimed at recruiting new businesses and new residents. As someone who moved here from out of state, I thought it could be fun to share my personal experience as ...

Feb 19, 2026

The breakfast to be at: GFBJ's next Power Breakfast examines Fayetteville's potential on a global stage

Mark your calendars for the next Power Breakfast on March 4. The Greater Fayetteville Business Journal presents Global Advantage: Turning Local Strength into Global Opportunity, a Power Breakfast focused on how international business and global strat ...

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Proactive Plumbing: The Value of Preventative Maintenance in Commercial Facilities

Posted Jan 29, 2026
Introduction: The Role of Preventative Maintenance in Commercial Plumbing Preventative maintenance is a cornerstone of responsible facility management, especially when it comes to commercial plumbing systems. Rather than waiting for costly emerg
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Feb 18, 2026

FSU secures federal support to detect “forever chemicals” and protect regional water

U.S. Rep. David Rouzer, left, meets with Fayetteville State University Chancellor Darrell T. Allison. Photo courtesy of FSU.Fayetteville State University has secured $345,631 in federal Community Project Funding through the 2026 fiscal year Commerce, ...

Feb 16, 2026

Callahan & Rice Insurance Group opens second office location

Photo provided by Callahan & RiceCallahan & Rice Insurance Group is growing its footprint in North Carolina with the opening of a new office in downtown Raleigh, marking the company’s first office outside of Fayetteville, which will continue ...

Feb 16, 2026

Harnett County celebrates the opening of Harnett Advanced Technology Training Center

Photo by GFBJHarnett County celebrated the opening of the Harnett Advanced Technology Training Center, formerly Magnolia School, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026. The event marked the completion of a two-year transformation pro ...

Feb 13, 2026

Arts Council of Fayetteville | Cumberland County announces leadership transition

Robert PinsonThe Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County announces a planned leadership transition following 15 years of dedicated service by President and CEO Bob Pinson.At its regularly scheduled meeting, the Arts Council Board formally acce ...

Feb 11, 2026

Cumberland County Board of Education approves school consolidation and facility recommendations for CCS

Approved recommendations include the construction of a new E.E. Smith High School, the construction of a new elementary school on the J.W. Coon campus, the construction of a new elementary school on the Ferguson-Easley campus, the construction of a classroom addition at Gray’s Creek High School and more. ...

Feb 9, 2026

MCEDP awarded $75,000 federal grant to attract biobased industry investment

The Moore County Economic Development Partnership has been awarded a $75,000 Rural Business Development Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development to obtain a Biofuel Development Opportunity Zone Rating – the first of its kind in ...


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Mutts with a mission: Specialized K9 program supports local Veterans

Kristen Botts co-founded the program with her husband, Nathan Botts, who is a Veteran himself. Photos provided by Kristen Botts.An organization helping Veterans live a full life after their service in the U.S. Military wants to connect Veterans and d


Committed to community: Huntington Bank completes merger with Cadence Bank, continues to grow client base

Patrick NoblesHuntington Bancshares Incorporated announced on Feb. 2 that it has closed its merger with Cadence Bank, a regional bank headquartered in Houston, Texas and Tupelo, Miss. This strategic partnership accelerates Huntington’s growth in


Editor's note: What really catches the attention of someone new to Fayetteville?

There is extensive dialogue surrounding Fayetteville as a travel destination or city aimed at recruiting new businesses and new residents. As someone who moved here from out of state, I thought it could be fun to share my personal experience as