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Aug 10, 2026

Work continues on Midland Road project in Southern Pines; Lane closures upcoming for milling and resurfacing work

N.C. Department of Transportation crews have completed preliminary construction on the ongoing Midland Road improvements project in Moore County. ...

Aug 10, 2026

Hope Mills Chamber moves to new office space

Photo by Colleen AmundsenThe Hope Mills Chamber of Commerce has relocated to 4950 Cameron Road, Suite B. “We're really excited about the move. [We're excited about] having a place where our members and non-members can come to inquire more about ...

Aug 10, 2026

Moore County leaders tackle region's $43.5M child care crisis at summit

Photo credit:  ExCEL NCLocal business and community leaders convened on Aug. 7 for the Business & Child Care Summit, where they examined how North Carolina’s child care crisis is stinting workforce participation, straining employers and cost ...

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Fayetteville State University embraces a new era of social work training

Posted Jul 29, 2026
Fayetteville State University’s Master of Social Work (MSW) program serves as one of the region’s strongest pipelines for well-prepared social workers, particularly in high-need areas like child welfare and public health.Fayetteville State’s hybrid M
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Jul 30, 2026

Publisher's note: Four years, countless connections

As many of you on LinkedIn may know, I have recently celebrated four years with the Greater Fayetteville Business Journal. Given that GFBJ has only been around for five years, I consider it one of my greatest labors of love. For the past four ye ...

Jul 29, 2026

FTCC and Cumberland County to host 8th Annual Food Safety Forum

The Cumberland County Department of Public Health & Environmental Services invites foodservice professionals, educators, students and industry partners to attend the 8th Annual Food Safety Forum on Aug. 5 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.         ...

Jul 27, 2026

Crunch Fitness celebrates opening of new gym in Fayetteville, North Carolina

Photos provided by Crunch FitnessCrunch Skibo Road in Fayetteville, North Carolina, is officially open for business. The $5 million, 53,000-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility is operated by Crunch Fitness franchisee JF Fitness. Fayett ...

Jul 21, 2026

Gray's Creek Incorporation Committee adjusts timeline to engage community in open dialogue on key topics

The Gray’s Creek Incorporation Committee has officially paused its signature petition timeline to establish an open working debate alongside anti-incorporation community influencers. This deliberate slowdown ensures all residents can thoroughly exami ...

Jul 20, 2026

Wawa announces passing of former President, CEO, Chairman and Wawa Founding Family Member, Richard D. Wood Jr.

It is with profound grief that Wawa announced the death of Richard D. (Dick) Wood Jr., former President, CEO and Chairman of Wawa, Inc on Friday, July 10. For more than 55 years, Dick Wood was the visionary and driving force behind Wawa’s business mo ...

Jul 20, 2026

NCDOT announces new intercity bus service and route expansion

To enhance statewide connectivity, the N.C. Department of Transportation’s intercity bus program has expanded with new service and routes across North Carolina and neighboring states.The new routes and extensions add an additional 900 miles of daily ...


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Bearded soldier to brand manager: Chad Kraken's journey to building his business empire

The KRAKEN-SKULLS brand includes a barbershop, a tattoo shop, a T-shirt company, an embroidery company, a website design company, a media marketing and graphic design company and an auto shop. Photos by GFBJ.When Chad Kraken retired from the military


From agritourism to event spaces: How Fred and Anita Surgeon prioritize people in business

Fred Surgeon, with the support of his wife Anita, owns and operates Surgeon &Associates, Inc, a family of businesses with everything from agritourism, pestcontrol, cleaning services and behavioral health services. Photos provided by Fred Surgeon.


Award-winning acquisition: Coldwell Banker Advantage team celebrates nationwide awards with new leadership

Agents and leadership from Coldwell Banker Advantage and Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage gathered to celebrate one of their own as she was recognized with two national achievements. A new C-Suite leader was also in attendance.