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May 29, 2026

Publisher's note: Stubborn consistency

Photo provided by GFBJThis past weekend, I had the pleasure of attending the Alliance of Area Business Publishers’ Summer Conference, conveniently taking place right around the corner from us in Wilmington, N.C. While I was there, I was able to ...

May 28, 2026

Public Works Art Exhibition celebrates 21 years

Photo courtesy of the Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland CountyFayetteville Public Works Commission (PWC) is celebrating 21 years of creativity and community partnership through the annual Public Works Art Exhibition, presented in collaboration ...

May 28, 2026

Downtown vitality: How the North Carolina Main Street & Rural Planning Center is helping keep the hearts of our communities beating

When prospective residents and businesses are evaluating a community to decide whether they want to move there, they often consider the area’s downtown district as a key indicator of the larger community’s offerings. Photo courtesy of the City of Lum ...

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Southeast Region Federal Construction, Infrastructure & Environmental Summit Concludes in Wilmington

Posted May 6, 2026
The Southeast Region Federal Construction, Infrastructure & Environmental Summit, hosted by the North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) and the Offices of U.S. Senators Thom Tillis and Ted Budd, successfully concluded three days of high-v
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May 22, 2026

Dunn Area Chamber hosts inaugural EmpowHer Women’s Business Development Summit

From left to right: Hannah Knox, Melissa Godwin Scott, Melissa Overton, Luisa Melvin, Sarah Coates, Renee Jackson, Aubrey Jackson, Catherine O'Dell, Sabrina English & Kristina Harrell Photo courtesy of the Dunn Chamber. The Dunn Area Ch ...

May 22, 2026

New roundabout requires temporary detour in Hope Mills

A section of King Road in western Cumberland County will close starting next week for the construction of a roundabout.The private developer for the Publix-anchored Rockfish Village shopping center south of Fayetteville is building a roundabout. It w ...

May 20, 2026

Douglas Byrd launches new Family Resource Center

Photos provided by CCSDouglas Byrd High School recently celebrated the grand opening of its Community School Family Resource Center, “The Eagles Connection.” The new space is designed to connect students and families with valuable resources, support ...

May 18, 2026

Fayetteville PWC releases 2025 Water Quality Report

The Fayetteville Public Works Commission (PWC) has published its 2025 Water Quality Report. While the Water Quality Report is a requirement of the state, the results of water sampling verify PWC’s commitment to water quality going beyond compliance. ...

May 18, 2026

Burn Boot Camp expands Fayetteville presence with new Hope Mills location

Photo provided by: Burn Boot CampBurn Boot Camp, a nationwide leader in fitness and community-focused training, has announced the opening of a new Burn Boot Camp location in Hope Mills on May 4, 2026. The new gym is located at 3071 Legion Road and wi ...

May 17, 2026

Editor's note: Happy Mother's Day

Photo provided by magnific.comWith Mother’s Day coming up this weekend, I’d like to give a shoutout to my wonderful mom, who has done so much to shape me into the person I am today. My mom, Jeanne Meador, is a brilliant example of a selfless, in ...


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Southeast Region Federal Construction, Infrastructure & Environmental Summit Concludes in Wilmington

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Cape Fear Valley Health hospitals earn high Leapfrog Safety Grades

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Mental health matters at Fayetteville State University

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In The Current Issue

Envisioning a better downtown: Cool Spring Downtown District's Amplified District Reenvision Awards honor downtown visionaries

Graphic courtesy of CSDDThe Cool Spring Downtown District is recognizing members of the downtown Fayetteville community with their Inaugural Amplified District Awards. While an award ceremony and town hall was intended for June 4, the Cool Spring Dow


ERA Strother bets on downtown Fayetteville with Hay Street move

ERA Strother Real Estate recently relocated its long-time office headquarters to 229A Hay St., trading its Ray Avenue site for a street-level presence on Hay Street.


Beyond the balance sheet: Looking beyond traditional banking to examine the bigger picture of growth opportunity and long-term success

The Greater Fayetteville Business Journal is excited to announce our second Power Breakfast for 2026: Beyond the Balance Sheet, a banking-focused event exploring the relationship between bankers and businesses. This event will have a regional fo