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Apr 8, 2026

Fort Bragg Federal Credit Union donates $10,000 to United Way of Cumberland County

From left to right: Scott Embry, Executive Director, United Way of Cumberland County; Theresa Perry, community relations manager, FBFCU; Abby Spencer, interim marketing manager, FBFCU; John Tyson, chief financial officer, FBFCU; Toni Wildhaber, devel ...

Apr 8, 2026

Hoke County widening project requires temporary closure; Closure set to begin April 13

 The ongoing widening of N.C. 211 (Aberdeen Road) in Hoke County will require a cross street to close for about two months.An N.C. Department of Transportation contractor plans to close Montrose Road at N.C. 211 beginning Monday. Workers need to ...

Apr 8, 2026

Raeford driver license office expanding service to five days a week; Service expansion as part of NCDMV Staffing Plan

As outlined in the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles’ Staffing Plan, the part-time driver license office in Raeford will begin offering full-time services to customers Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. on April 8.““This expansion is part of our ongoing, ...

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Why Skilled Trades Matter: Addressing the Decline and Urgent Need in Plumbing and HVAC

Posted Apr 1, 2026
Amidst the technological revolution and evolving workforce, skilled trades remain a  lynchpin of society. The roles of plumbers and HVAC technicians are critical—not only for daily  comfort and safety, but for broader economic stability. Ho
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Apr 7, 2026

Bladen Community College to host Small Business Expo on April 29

Graphic courtesy of Bladen CountyBladen Community College will host the Bladen County Small Business Expo on Wednesday, April 29, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the college auditorium. This dynamic, business-to-business event is designed to bring to ...

Apr 7, 2026

Weld Wars at Miller-Motte College Fayetteville

Graphic courtesy of Miller-Motte CollegeMiller-Motte College Fayetteville invites you to attend Weld Wars 2026 on April 17, a hands-on career exploration event for students and community members interested in welding and skilled trades careers. This ...

Apr 2, 2026

Cumberland County to host career fair April 17

Graphic provided by Cumberland CountyCumberland County Government will host a career fair on Friday, April 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Cumberland County North Regional Library, located at 855 McArthur Road in Fayetteville.The career fair is des ...

Apr 2, 2026

Publisher's note: Pick up the torch

GRAPHIC PROVIDED BY BETTER BUSINESS BUREAUIn the fall of 2025, I was approached to be a judge for the Better Business Bureau’s 2026 award series. Like many of you in the community, I didn’t realize that the BBB had its own awards, and I was excited t ...

Apr 2, 2026

Fay.Church launches free church directory for Fayetteville, NC and surrounding communities

A new online resource is making it easier for Fayetteville residents to find a church home. Fay.Church, launched in march 2026 by Bosworth Media Group LLC, is a free directory of 414 churches in Fayetteville — the most complete listing of local congr ...

Apr 1, 2026

MCEDP awards $25,000 in Duke Energy Foundation Grants to six Moore County small businesses

Logo courtesy of MCEDPThe Moore County Economic Development Partnership (MCEDP) announced six local small businesses as recipients of the Duke Energy Foundation Small Business Impact Grant program. Selected from a competitive pool of 44 applicants, t ...


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Camden Commons: A new era of retail and commercial growth in Hope Mills

The project, named Camden Commons, features a sprawling mixed-use development campus ready-made for new business at the intersection of Camden and Rockfish Roads. A Super Target store has been announced as one of the anchor tenants on the site.


Publisher's note: Pick up the torch

GRAPHIC PROVIDED BY BETTER BUSINESS BUREAUIn the fall of 2025, I was approached to be a judge for the Better Business Bureau’s 2026 award series. Like many of you in the community, I didn’t realize that the BBB had its own awards, and I was excited t


Excellence as a standard: Inside Dr. Tamara Colvin's path to becoming director of the FSU HUB

As the director of the FSU HUB, Dr. Tamara Colvin is responsible for strategic and operational leadership to provide impactful support to emerging entrepreneurs and existing small businesses. Photo provided by Colvin.Fayetteville Cumberland Regional