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Feb 20, 2025

Editor's note: Much to celebrate in February

Image made with CanvaYou gotta love February, between Black History Month, Valentine’s Day, Groundhog Day, Chinese New Year and the much lesser known National Tortellini Day (also on Feb. 14, mark your calendars for next year) there is so much to cel ...

Feb 20, 2025

Harnett County selects Bradley Abate as new Harnett Regional Jetport director

Bradley Abate. Photo provided by Harnett County.Harnett County is excited to announce the selection of Bradley Abate as the new Director of Harnett Regional Jetport.Abate has been an integral part of the Harnett County Sheriff’s Office for over 16 ye ...

Feb 20, 2025

Economic Horizons: The Greater Fayetteville Business Journal is proud to welcome the community to the first Power Breakfast of 2025

The First Power Breakfast of the year is here. The business community is invited to join the Greater Fayetteville Business Journal (GFBJ) at the Cape Fear Botanical Garden in the Ralph and Linda Huff Orangery on Feb. 27 from 7:30-9:30 a.m. To br ...

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Feb 18, 2025

DSS partners with University of Utah for Virtual Social Work Training

The Cumberland County Department of Social Services (DSS) has partnered with the University of Utah to elevate levels of training for protective services and social work staff members with the use of the Virtual Social Work Training software.The soft ...

Feb 17, 2025

$102 million expansion for domestic transformer manufacturer coming to Raeford, NC

Governor Josh Stein recently announced a major expansion for Pennsylvania Transformer Technology, LLC (PTT), a domestic manufacturer of power and distribution transformers, to add 217 new jobs in Hoke County. The company will invest more than $102.5 ...

Feb 14, 2025

Moore County Economic Development Partnership shares report highlighting activities and initiatives for the quarter ended Dec. 31, 2024

“MCEDP’s focus this quarter spanned a wide range of activities from new business recruitment to existing business expansion and support to continued collaborations with partner organizations to address important community issues,” said MCEDP Presiden ...

Feb 14, 2025

NCDMV online services & kiosks to be unavailable Saturday, Feb. 15

In an effort to shorten lines and wait times at offices across the state and provide services outside of typical office hours, the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles began piloting the use of self-service kiosks in grocery stores in 2024.Due to an N.C. ...

Feb 14, 2025

Harnett Business Resource Summit provides valuable resources to area businesses

A good-sized audience was on hand for the  Summit held at the Harnett Resource Center and Library in Lillington, N.C.Photo provided by: Central Carolina Community CollegeEntrepreneurs, business owners and community leaders in Harnett County gath ...

Feb 13, 2025

Waste-to-Energy company set to open facility in Fayetteville

Waste Energy Corp. has announced the opening of its first facility in Fayetteville and Cumberland County. The company aims to reshape waste management by converting plastic discard into a fuel source, using artificial intelligence (AI) and pyrolysis. ...


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A productive getaway: Cumberland County Board of Commissioners establishes county's strategic priorities and goals during two-day retreat

County Commissioners and members of the leadership team brainstorm strategic plans. Pictured from left to right:Commissioner Jeannette Council, Budget and Performance Director Deborah Shaw, Assistant County Manager Sally Shutt, Board of Commissioners


Promoting a president: First Bank promotes acting president to new CEO

Adam Currie - Photo provided by First BankThe Board of Directors of First Bancorp (NASDAQ - FBNC), the parent company of First Bank (the “Bank”), have announced the promotion of G. Adam Currie from President to Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ba


Editor's note: Much to celebrate in February

Image made with CanvaYou gotta love February, between Black History Month, Valentine’s Day, Groundhog Day, Chinese New Year and the much lesser known National Tortellini Day (also on Feb. 14, mark your calendars for next year) there is so much to cel