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Sep 25, 2026

Publisher's note: We were the judges of that!

Pictured from left to right: Entrepreneurial Impact Awards judging panel: Sara Ballard, Venus Durant, Greg Moore, Rebecca Sappington, Derrick McArthur, Faith Hatton and John Keen. In August, I was honored to be recruited to be one of six judges ...

Sep 25, 2026

Bold and brilliant artists: 26:26 exhibit brings 26 Black artists together for grand reopening of Concourse 107

Pictured left to right: Reddick R. Mack II, Collyn Strother, Tiffany Ragin, April Mata, Veronda Jones and Lauren Falls are all featured artists for the 26:26 Exhibit on display through the end of October. Photo by GFBJ.Black Artist Forward recently b ...

Sep 24, 2026

First in entrepreneurial excellence: FSU celebrates local businesses at inaugural Impact Awards Gala

The Entrepreneurial Impact Awards Gala provided a formal night out for Fayetteville’s business community. The event took place at the Rudolph Jones Student Center on Thursday, Sept. 10. Photo by GFBJ. Fayetteville State University (FSU) and the ...

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Understanding 1031 Exchanges: A Strategic Tool for Real Estate Investors

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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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Sep 15, 2026

Montauk Ag Renewables ribbon-cutting highlights innovation, investment and growth in Sampson County

Photo provided by Sampson EDCIt was a great day in Turkey, N.C., as Montauk Ag Renewables celebrated the ribbon-cutting of its new facility and its significant investment in Sampson County.Montauk has invested approximately $200 million in this proje ...

Sep 11, 2026

Overnight closures scheduled for Moore County road

A section of Seven Lakes Drive from N.C. 211 to MacDougall Drive will close nightly Sept. 10-17, weather permitting. Work will begin each night at 9 p.m. and reopen by 6 a.m. the following morning. ...

Sep 11, 2026

Sandhills Community College & Moore County Chamber partner to present symposium for workplace well being

The Moore County Chamber in partnership with Sandhills Community College, Moore County Schools and Moore County Economic Development will be hosting their Annual Talent Symposium on Friday, Oct. 9, at 9 a.m. ...

Sep 10, 2026

Harnett County secures $500K from North Carolina Railroad Company for Byrd Industrial Sites

This funding will support Byrd Industrial Site B, an 83-acre site with 58 developable acres within the Byrd Industrial Sites in Lillington. The grant will fund engineering, clearing and grading of a new access road. ...

Sep 10, 2026

Multi-generational business expertise: How legacies in local businesses find sustained success

Join us Sept. 29 for our third Power Breakfast of 2026 as business leaders share how they leverage decades of institutional wisdom. The Greater Fayetteville Business Journal invites you to join us for our third quarterly Power Breakfast, The Fam ...

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 ...


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Wrapping up renovations: Cape Fear Regional Theatre prepares to occupy newly renovated space this winter

Act 2 renovations began in April 2025. CFRT will be back in their 1209 Hay St. theatre for their first production of 2027.


Publisher's note: We were the judges of that!

Pictured from left to right: Entrepreneurial Impact Awards judging panel: Sara Ballard, Venus Durant, Greg Moore, Rebecca Sappington, Derrick McArthur, Faith Hatton and John Keen. In August, I was honored to be recruited to be one of six judges


Bold and brilliant artists: 26:26 exhibit brings 26 Black artists together for grand reopening of Concourse 107

Pictured left to right: Reddick R. Mack II, Collyn Strother, Tiffany Ragin, April Mata, Veronda Jones and Lauren Falls are all featured artists for the 26:26 Exhibit on display through the end of October. Photo by GFBJ.Black Artist Forward recently b