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Apr 26, 2024

United Way of Cumberland County seeks volunteers for upcoming Days of Caring event

Graphics pulled from the United Way of Cumberland County. United Way of Cumberland County is partnering with dozens of nonprofits to work on various projects aimed at improving the community.The United Way of Cumberland County is seeking volunte ...

Apr 25, 2024

What it means to be a mentor

It’s a true statement that we become like those with whom we spend the most time! Of course, that can be good or bad, depending on the company you keep. But in this edition of the Greater Fayetteville Business Journal, we are focusing on the good thi ...

Apr 24, 2024

Harnett County intersection will get safety boost

Photo provided by: NCDOT A roundabout will replace an all-way stop not far from Campbell University.The N.C. Department of Transportation awarded the $2.7 million contract on Tuesday to Highland Paving Co. The Fayetteville-based company will con ...

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Cape Fear Valley Health Foundation and Methodist University Host Step Up 4 Health and Wellness Expo April 20

Posted Apr 9, 2024
Don’t miss the third annual Step Up 4 Health and Wellness Expo Saturday, April 20, 2024, which includes a free community health and wellness expo. This fun, family-friendly community event also gives supporters the chance to raise money for worthy ca
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Apr 22, 2024

52 new parking spaces coming to downtown Fayetteville

The City of Fayetteville will expand a city-owned parking lot by 52 spaces located between Winslow and Russell Streets. The parking lot will be closed beginning May 1 due to construction and is expected to last until mid-October. Residents trave ...

Apr 19, 2024

Phillips Towing Service, Inc. receives $120,000 state grant and announces expansion

Photo pulled from Phillip's Towing Services' Facebook page. Phillip’s Towing Services has been awarded a $120,000 “Building Reuse Grant” from The North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) through the City of Fayetteville. These funds w ...

Apr 18, 2024

Fayetteville-Cumberland Regional Entrepreneur and Business HUB to host Central Carolina Procurement Summit in Sanford starting April 29

Graphic provided by Fayetteville Cumberland Regional Entrepreneur and Business HUB Fayetteville-Cumberland Regional Entrepreneur and Business HUB and NC Growth are partnering with nine regional agencies to host the three-day Central Carolina Pro ...

Apr 18, 2024

Step Up 4 Health event returns to Methodist University April 20

Hundreds of community members are expected to visit Methodist University's campus again this year for a variety of family-friendly activities during the Step Up 4 Health and Wellness Expo on Saturday, April 20. Photo provided by MU One of Cumber ...

Apr 17, 2024

Campbell University President J. Bradley Creed to retire in mid-2025

After a decade of dedicated service at the helm of Campbell University, Dr. Creed will step down next year from his presidency, concluding his more than 30-year career in higher-education leadership. ...

Apr 17, 2024

Cumberland County Public Utilities launches online payment service

Cumberland County Public Utilities has launched MyCCNCPay, a digital payment platform powered by PayIt, which will allow county utility customers to make convenient, secure online payments. In addition, Cumberland County offers an Interactive Voice R ...


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Endless opportunities: GFBJ examines mentorship programs offered by institutions of higher learning throughout our seven county coverage area

For many young professionals, their future begins with a foot in the door. Mentorships, apprenticeships and working one on one to learn an industry can be enough to spark an entire career. Institutions of higher learning throughout the Greater Fayett


Engineering a workforce: FTCC provides a wide variety of career-focused programs for high-demand skills in engineering & applied technology fields

FTCC’s Engineering and Applied Technology academic programs range from expected offerings like a vast air conditioning, heating and refrigeration technology program, to a recently devised curriculum in the Mechatronics Engineering program. Photo prov


Feeding passion: The story of downtown restaurant Circa 1800 and the devoted individuals leading it along the way

Brandy Puczylowski became the owner of Circa 1800 in January of 2013. She has over 30 years of experience working in the restaurant industry. Photo provided by Circa 1800Popular downtown Fayetteville eatery Circa 1800 has been serving the commun