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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 ...

Feb 18, 2026

MCEDP shares Quarterly Progress Report highlighting economic development activities in Moore County for the quarter ended Dec. 31, 2025

Moore County Economic Development Partnership (MCEDP) recently released its Quarterly Progress Report, highlighting its activities and initiatives for the quarter ended Dec. 31, 2025. “Notably, this quarter, MCEDP focused on supporting two vital ...

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ArtsXL Is a Tourism Strategy, Not Just a Building

Posted Jan 29, 2026
Downtowns grow when they give people a reason to visit—and a reason to stay longer once they arrive. The Arts Council’s upcoming Grand Opening of the ArtsXL Arts Accelerator (214 Burgess Street, Downtown Fayetteville) is designed to do exactly that:
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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 ...

Feb 6, 2026

Fayetteville’s evolving job market: Opportunities, trends and community investments

While the weather outside is cold, the local job market is hot. Fayetteville employers continue to bring on additional talent across a variety of industries.Quality employment opportunities are available at companies across Fayetteville and Cumberlan ...


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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