More News

Jan 23, 2026

Council set to hold public hearing on “No Parking” zones in multi-use lanes

Fayetteville City Council is holding a public hearing at the next City Council regular meeting on Jan. 26 to receive public feedback and comments about the proposed Council Policy 160.09.2 - The Policy for Residents to Request “No Parking” in Mu ...

Jan 22, 2026

NCDOT awards grants to improve North Carolina freight rail system

The continuous welded rail project on the continuous welded rail project on the Aberdeen Carolina & Western Railway will upgrade 30 miles of track between Charlotte and Oakboro, enhancing freight service for businesses such as Charlotte Pipe & ...

Jan 22, 2026

Editor's note: New year, new title

Image courtesy of Pexels/Jessica Thames Happy 2026, everyone! It’s crazy to think about how much has changed since I first joined the Journal in August 2022 as a contributing writer/reporter. For my first editor’s note, I want to tell the somewh ...

Ico insights

INSIGHTS

SPONSORS' CONTENT
north-carolina-military-business-center-federal-business-development-raleigh reena-bhatia headshot

Reena Bhatia
North Carolina Military Business Center, Federal Business Development, Raleigh

The Fatal Input: Why Giving Your Sensitive Bid Data to Public AI Might Violate M-25-22 and Kill Your Contract

Posted Jan 1, 2026
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Memorandum M-25-22, “Driving Efficient Acquisition of Artificial Intelligence in Government,” has introduced a powerful, non-negotiable compliance requirement into the federal acquisition lifecycle. For the d
  ...read entire article
Jan 14, 2026

CCS Child Nutrition Services hosting two day hiring event

Photo provided by CCSCumberland County Schools Child Nutrition Services is hosting a New Year Hiring Event for individuals interested in starting a career that supports students and schools.The hiring event will take place Jan. 15-16, 10 a.m. to 1 p. ...

Jan 13, 2026

Sweet Valley Ranch awards $30,000 in grants for Cumberland County nonprofits; Seven organizations celebrated during Dec. 17 check presentation

Photo provided by: Sweet Valley Ranch  Sweet Valley Ranch – a 300-acre working farm and attraction – has announced the seven Cumberland County organizations have been awarded a total of $30,000 as part of its Gives Back Program. Founders Fr ...

Jan 9, 2026

Cumberland County bridge requires detours; Road closures start Jan. 12

A popular route in Hope Mills will have a detour starting next week while bridge maintenance is performed.Legion Road near its intersection with Cameron Road will close beginning Jan. 12 for about six weeks, so workers for the N.C. Department of Tran ...

Jan 9, 2026

Greater Fayetteville Chamber announces first Coffee Club of 2026 will feature interview with former North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory

Graphic courtesy of Greater Fayetteville ChamberThe Greater Fayetteville Chamber is pleased to announce a special live interview event featuring former North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory, kicking off the Chamber’s 2026 Coffee Club series.The intervi ...

Jan 8, 2026

Is an aquatic center in Cumberland County's future?

Cumberland County has released a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking qualified consulting firms to serve as project manager for a comprehensive feasibility study for a proposed countywide Aquatic Center.The feasibility study will evaluate community n ...

Jan 6, 2026

County to launch Agricultural Business Assistance Program

Cumberland County is launching a new Agricultural Business Assistance Program with a public Go Live Session designed to introduce the program, explain eligibility and application requirements and provide real-time assistance to farmers and agricultur ...


Ico insights

INSIGHTS

SPONSORS' CONTENT
north-carolina-military-business-center-federal-business-development-raleigh reena-bhatia headshott

The Fatal Input: Why Giving Your Sensitive Bid Data to Public AI Might Violate M-25-22 and Kill Your Contract

Reena Bhatia , North Carolina Military Business Center, Federal Business Development, Raleigh
cape-fear-valley-health marty-breswitz headshott

A second chance: Family, faith and a life-saving heart

Marty Breswitz - Accounts Payable Analyst, Cape Fear Valley Health
fayetteville-state-university jeremy-jackson-phd headshott

FSU launches forward-looking economic report series

Jeremy Jackson, Ph.D. - Distinguished Professor of Economics, Fayetteville State University

In The Current Issue

From academia to the battlefield: AFCEA Innovation Summit aims to give military and industry a "decision advantage"

AFCEA- NC Fort Bragg Chapter’s annual summit brings together leaders from industry, academic and research institutions, innovation hubs, Veteran organizations and elite Army and Special Operations commands. Graphic provided by Phil Williams


Insights into Fayetteville real estate: A year of stabilization and optimism for 2026

Fayetteville brokers and agents are entering 2026 with cautious optimism about what lies ahead.


Introducing Cameo Collective: Historic movie theater in downtown Fayetteville under new management

Located at 225 Hay St. in downtown Fayetteville, Cameo Art House Theatre has two auditoriums and screens films ranging from classics to new releases. The theater also prioritizes spotlighting local and up-and-coming filmmakers. Photo by James Throsse