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Jun 5, 2026

Cliffdale Road bridge in Fayetteville requires maintenance

The Cliffdale Road bridge (above) will undergo preservation work that will require part of the roadway to close most nights. Photo provided by NCDOT.A project to preserve the Cliffdale Road bridge spanning the All American Freeway will require partia ...

Jun 4, 2026

NCDOT’s traveler information website gets major overhaul

The N.C. Department of Transportation is preparing to launch an improved version of its traveler information website that long has been a public mainstay for getting critical road updates.The web address for DriveNC.gov won’t change, but the software ...

Jun 4, 2026

Metcon, Inc. elevates safety standards with Type 2 hard hats

Photo provided by: Metcon, IncOperating with a “People First” mindset, Metcon, Inc. puts the safety, growth, and well-being of their  teammates and partners first – every decision, every day.Their commitment to People First drives safety innovat ...

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Fayetteville’s Education and Healthcare Leaders Launch Ambitious Workforce Pipeline for Future Talent

Posted Jun 2, 2026
Fayetteville Technical Community College, Cape Fear Valley Health System, and Cumberland County  Schools have joined forces on a bold new workforce initiative designed to increase student awareness of  healthcare careers and accelerate thei
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Jun 2, 2026

All American Freeway and bridge project requires detour

A portion of the All American Freeway and its Fort Bragg gate will close starting this summer for up to two years for a major restoration project.The closure is needed for an N.C. Department of Transportation contractor to replace the 50-year-old Gru ...

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 ...

May 22, 2026

BBB, Inc. reintroduces the Better Business Bureau; Unveils new brand platform and visual identity

Graphic provided by: the Better Business BureauBBB, Inc. announced the first step in a global reintroduction of the Better Business Bureau, a defining initiative to modernize the organization and reaffirm its role as the standard setter of trust betw ...

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 ...


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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