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Sep 2, 2026

NCDOT to construct $6.7 million overpass in Robeson County

An east-facing view of Creek Road approaching U.S. 74, where drivers are redirected into turning right. This reduced conflict intersection will be upgraded into an overpass. Photo provided by NCDOT.The N.C. Department of Transportation will take anot ...

Aug 31, 2026

Keeping the community informed: Dunn Area Chamber of Commerce hosts annual State of the City luncheon

 From left to right: Dunn City Manager Justin Hembree, City of Dunn mayor William Elmore, Dunn area Chamber of Commerce CEO Kristina Harrell, Moderator and local business owner Terry Whittenton, Dunn Assistant City Manager Billy Godwin, and Chie ...

Aug 27, 2026

The Town of Hope Mills mourns the loss of former Commissioner Jerry Legge

The Town of Hope Mills is deeply saddened to announce the passing of former Town Commissioner and lifelong community champion Jerry Legge, who passed away on Sunday,  Aug. 23, 2026 at the age of 82. ...

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Aug 27, 2026

Publisher's note: Out & about

As I near my eighth month as publisher of the Greater Fayetteville Business Journal, one thing I refuse to give up is going out into the community and covering stories. My team has done a great job of reeling me in so I can continue to focus on ...

Aug 27, 2026

Duke Energy invests $500,000 to help small businesses grow across North Carolina

The Duke Energy Foundation is providing $500,000 in grants to North Carolina organizations that help small businesses start, grow and thrive. ...

Aug 25, 2026

“Strong and getting stronger:” State of the Community celebrates the momentum of the greater Fayetteville business community

The Greater Fayetteville Chamber held its 2026 State of the Community earlier today, Tuesday, Aug. 25,  at the Crown Complex Expo Center, bringing together business and community leaders to hear directly from leaders shaping the future of Fayett ...

Aug 21, 2026

Cape Fear Regional Theatre receives grant from The Arts Council Of Fayetteville/Cumberland County

Cape Fear Regional Theatre (CFRT) has announced their 2026-27 activities, which will include live, professional theatre productions and a suite of educational and outreach initiatives with support from the Community Organization  Resource (CORE) ...

Aug 21, 2026

Greater Fayetteville Chamber to host 2026 State of the Community on Aug. 25

The Greater Fayetteville Chamber will host its 2026 State of the Community on Tuesday, Aug. 25 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Crown Complex Expo Center at 1960 Coliseum Drive in Fayetteville. ...

Aug 21, 2026

Ryder announces layoffs in Fayetteville

According to a WARN (Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification) report, Ryder Trucks plans to lay off 73 workers at its Fayetteville location at 2486 Gillespie St., effective Oct. 12, 2026.Operations at the site are expected to continue. The new ...


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After workshopping the idea for a new restaurant concept with a few regular customers, Brian and Staci decided to take a chance on Napkins, their first business and Brian’s first experience owning a restaurant.


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