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Oct 21, 2026

Publix opens new store in Fayetteville

Photo provided by PublixToday, Oct. 21, Publix opened its newest store in Fayetteville at 7465 Rockfish Rd. bringing Publix’s signature service and shopping experience to even more customers in Fayetteville.The 48,387 sq. ft. supermarket features tra ...

Oct 20, 2026

Dunn Area Chamber of Commerce to host 9th Annual Oyster Roast

The Dunn Area Chamber of Commerce invites the community to enjoy an evening of great food, live music, and fellowship at its Annual Oyster Roast Fundraiser on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026, from 5 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. ...

Oct 19, 2026

Lumbee Tribal Council approves historic gaming ordinance in 14-2 vote; Potential casino project hangs in the balance

PHOTO PROVIDED BY LUMBEE TRIBE OF N.C.The Lumbee Tribal Council voted 14-2 Thursday night to approve a gaming ordinance, setting the stage for a historic referendum that will allow the Lumbee people to decide the future of gaming for the Tribe. The v ...

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Cape Fear Valley Health expands emergency department capacity

Posted Oct 1, 2026
Cape Fear Valley Health is expanding the Emergency Department at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, including 24 additional beds in the dedicated Pediatric Emergency Department as part of continued investments designed to meet the needs of a growing co
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Oct 16, 2026

Small Business RoundTable to focus on Business Insurance Oct. 26

Small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs are invited to attend the upcoming Small Business RoundTable on Monday, Oct. 26, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Bladen Community College. The session will focus on business insurance and how the right coverage ...

Oct 16, 2026

Free webinar to explore accessibility and fair housing trends

Attorney Theresa L. Kitay of Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, P.C., will share insight into fair housing issues and developments affecting communities. ...

Oct 15, 2026

First in entrepreneurial excellence: FSU celebrates local businesses at inaugural Impact Awards Gala

The Entrepreneurial Impact Awards Gala provided a formal night out for Fayetteville’s business community. The event took place at the Rudolph Jones Student Center on Thursday, Sept. 10. Photo by GFBJ. Fayetteville State University (FSU) and the ...

Oct 14, 2026

City begins Locks Creek Road drainage and utility improvements Oct. 19

Construction to improve stormwater drainage and utilities in the Locks Creek Road area is scheduled to begin Oct. 19. The project is designed to reduce flooding at the neighborhood entrance, improve access during storms and replace aging utility infr ...

Oct 13, 2026

FFD receives $2.3M federal grant to increase staffing and improve emergency response

Photo courtesy of the City of FayettevilleThe Fayetteville Fire Department (FFD) has been awarded the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), totaling more than $2.3 million ...

Oct 12, 2026

Quarterly economic outlook report is mixed for Fayetteville MSA

Graphic courtesy of Dr. Jeremy JacksonThe Lloyd V. Hackley Chair for the Study of Capitalism and Free Enterprise at Fayetteville State University’s Broadwell College of Business and Economics, Dr. Jeremy Jackson, has released the latest edition of hi ...


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Building bridges: The Military Affairs Council's commitment to Fort Bragg and Fayetteville’s collaborative future

The Military Affairs Council currently has around 170 members and is always looking to grow and recruit additional members. Photo provided by The MAC.A mainstay institution that helps connect Fort Bragg to the greater Fayetteville area continues to c