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May 15, 2026

Gen. Xavier Brunson returns home as Fayetteville State University marks record-breaking graduation

Fayetteville State University celebrated a record-breaking commencement weekend May 8-9, conferring 1,247 degrees and marking several institutional "firsts," including a historic student keynote and a homecoming for one of the nation’s top military l ...

May 14, 2026

Greater Fayetteville Chamber announces opening of new Business Training Center and relocation of Chamber’s offices

The new facility, which is nearly 8,000 square feet, has been thoughtfully designed to serve as a hub for business education and engagement. The GFC will complete its relocation during the last week of May. During this time, the office will be temporarily closed to facilitate the move. The Chamber will officially reopen on June 1 at its new Skibo Road location. ...

May 13, 2026

FTCC announces Col. John Wilcox as commencement keynote speaker

Fayetteville Technical Community College (FTCC) is honored to announce U.S. Army Col. John Wilcox as the keynote speaker at the college’s 64th Annual Commencement Exercises this Friday, May 15.FTCC will celebrate the graduates of the class of 2026 in ...

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Posted May 2, 2026
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May 12, 2026

Goodyear Tire to close Fayetteville plant in 2027

Logo courtesy of GoodyearThe Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has notified its employees and the United Steelworkers (USW) regarding the likely closure of the Fayetteville Consumer Tire Plant by the end of 2027. “After extensive efforts to mak ...

May 12, 2026

Southeastern Economic Development Commission holds 58th Annual Meeting in Elizabethtown; Highlights regional impact and elects new officers

Pictured left to right: Reginald Speight, Assistant Secretary of Rural Economic Development, NC Department of Commerce; Stephen Barrington, SEDC Secretary/Treasurer, Harnett County Economic Development Director; Ray Jordan, SEDC Chairman, Sampson Cou ...

May 11, 2026

Fayetteville celebrates Economic Development Week with new credential and program updates

Mayor Mitch Colvin recognized May 4–8 as Economic Development Week in Fayetteville, presenting a proclamation that highlights the role economic development plays in job creation, neighborhood vitality, business investment and long-term community grow ...

May 8, 2026

Fayetteville Technical Community College restores historic military Jeep for Airborne & Special Operations Museum

 Pictured are the FTCC CollisionU team and ASOM staff. Pictured form left to right: Matt Conley - FTCC Faculty Instructor, Antonio Rojas - FTCC Faculty Instructor, Quintin Patterson - FTCC Faculty Instructor, Doug Irish – Department Chair, Robbi ...

May 8, 2026

MCEDP shares Quarterly Progress Report highlighting economic development activities in Moore County

Moore County Economic Development Partnership (MCEDP) recently released their Quarterly Progress Report highlighting their activities and initiatives for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. “This quarter, MCEDP focused on two significant grants aw ...

May 4, 2026

Callahan & Rice celebrates grand opening of first branch in Raleigh, N.C.

Fayetteville-founded Callahan & Rice Insurance Group Inc. recently celebrated a company milestone with the grand opening of the company’s first branch location in Raleigh, N.C. Family, staff and company heads came together in downtown Raleig ...


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Mental health milestone: FSU celebrates $1.45M investment in student mental health and accessibility

At center, Chancellor Darrell T. Allison and Juanette Council, Ed.D., vice chancellor for student affairs, cut the ribbon to celebrate the grand reopening of Fayetteville State University's newly renovated Spaulding Building, joined by campus leaders


A hub for innovation: FCEDC repurposes landmark Fayetteville building into a future-focused hub

FCEDC has officially moved its staff and operations to 611 W. Russell St. The 35,800- square-foot center was previously home to Homemakers Furniture and Interiors. Renovations began in the fall of 2025 and are expected to be completed in the next six to eight months. Currently, FCEDC staff are working within an open 7,500-square-foot floor plan as initial improvements progress.


Celebrating 45 years: Systel Business Equipment represents a legacy of commitment to quality service

Inset: Systel’s first corporate headquarters was a small rental house turned office on Fort Bragg Road in Fayetteville in 1981. Large photo: The company’s new corporate headquarters reflects years of growth into a multi-million dollar company that pr