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Feb 16, 2026

Callahan & Rice Insurance Group opens second office location

Photo provided by Callahan & RiceCallahan & Rice Insurance Group is growing its footprint in North Carolina with the opening of a new office in downtown Raleigh, marking the company’s first office outside of Fayetteville, which will continue ...

Feb 16, 2026

Harnett County celebrates the opening of Harnett Advanced Technology Training Center

Photo by GFBJHarnett County celebrated the opening of the Harnett Advanced Technology Training Center, formerly Magnolia School, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026. The event marked the completion of a two-year transformation pro ...

Feb 13, 2026

Arts Council of Fayetteville | Cumberland County announces leadership transition

Robert PinsonThe Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County announces a planned leadership transition following 15 years of dedicated service by President and CEO Bob Pinson.At its regularly scheduled meeting, the Arts Council Board formally acce ...

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ArtsXL Is a Tourism Strategy, Not Just a Building

Posted Jan 29, 2026
Downtowns grow when they give people a reason to visit—and a reason to stay longer once they arrive. The Arts Council’s upcoming Grand Opening of the ArtsXL Arts Accelerator (214 Burgess Street, Downtown Fayetteville) is designed to do exactly that:
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Feb 9, 2026

MCEDP awarded $75,000 federal grant to attract biobased industry investment

The Moore County Economic Development Partnership has been awarded a $75,000 Rural Business Development Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development to obtain a Biofuel Development Opportunity Zone Rating – the first of its kind in ...

Feb 6, 2026

Fayetteville’s evolving job market: Opportunities, trends and community investments

While the weather outside is cold, the local job market is hot. Fayetteville employers continue to bring on additional talent across a variety of industries.Quality employment opportunities are available at companies across Fayetteville and Cumberlan ...

Feb 6, 2026

Planet Fitness opens in Hope Mills

Logo courtesy of Planet FitnessPlanet Fitness has opened its Hope Mills club at 3333 N. Main St., Hope Mills, N.C., in the space previously occupied by Surge Trampoline Park.As a grand opening special, Hope Mills members who join by Feb. 13 can get t ...

Feb 5, 2026

Publisher's note: New role, same mission

Graphic made with CanvaIt has been a very busy first month of the new year for the Greater Fayetteville Business Journal team and me. As many of you may know, I am the new publisher of the Greater Fayetteville Business Journal, and it is my pleasure ...

Feb 5, 2026

Golden LEAF approves awards for Harnett and Robeson counties to support economic development and workforce preparedness

The Golden LEAF Board of Directors announced a total of $17,376,679 in funding to support job creation and economic investment, workforce preparedness and agriculture projects. The Board awarded $9.9 million to support 11 projects through the Communi ...

Feb 3, 2026

Mid-Carolina Workforce Development Board seeks businesses to participate in 2026 “My Future So Bright” & NextGen Summer Work Program

Graphic courtesy of Mid-Carolina Development BoardThe Mid-Carolina Workforce Development Board is actively seeking local businesses to participate in the MFSB & NextGen Summer Work Program – a valuable resource to help supplement a business’s sum ...


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ArtsXL Is a Tourism Strategy, Not Just a Building

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Federal Construction & Infrastructure Leaders Head to Wilmington for 2026 Southeast Region Summit, April 14–16

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Fayetteville State University leads campus-wide CPR and AED preparedness push

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In The Current Issue

Positively grape: Twisted Vines Vineyard supports local entrepreneurs and helps visitors make lasting memories

Owners Dana and Tracy Horne planted their vineyard in 2009. In 2019, they introduced their u-pick vineyard, and visitors loved the addition. They’ve also added a 4,608 sq ft. venue available to rent for events. Photo by Emily Grace Photography.Twiste


Ensuring future economic competitive edge: City of Dunn water treatment plant expansion is part of larger regional development

Mayor Elmore saw the necessity for this land acquisition when he first took office six years ago. The land owner recently came around to negotiations on the condition the sale was for all of his parcels. This is more land than the City of Dunn curren


Fayetteville’s evolving job market: Opportunities, trends and community investments

While the weather outside is cold, the local job market is hot. Fayetteville employers continue to bring on additional talent across a variety of industries.Quality employment opportunities are available at companies across Fayetteville and Cumberlan