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Jun 23, 2026

Fayetteville native and Army Veteran expands ICAN Clothes into Navy Exchanges worldwide

Kelsey BattleArmy Veteran, entrepreneur, motivational speaker and Fayetteville native Kelsey Battle is celebrating a major milestone as his inspirational apparel brand, ICAN Clothes, launches in 23 participating Navy Exchange (NEXCOM) locations world ...

Jun 22, 2026

Fayetteville Fire hosts women in fire service recruitment event

The Fayetteville Fire Department will host its sixth Annual Women in Fire Service Day recruiting event on Saturday, June 27, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event is for women interested in joining the fire service or learning more about becoming a firefig ...

Jun 19, 2026

James Trading Company acquires Sampson Farmers Hardware in Clinton

Logo courtesy of James Trading CompanyJames Trading Company is proud to announce the acquisition of Sampson Farmers Hardware, a business whose roots run deep in the history of Clinton and Sampson County and whose commitment to customer service has be ...

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FEDTEX Strengthens Collaboration Across the Federal and Defense Textile Industry

Posted Jun 2, 2026
The 2026 Federal and Defense Textile and Tactical Equipment (FEDTEX) Summit brought together leaders from government, industry, academia and the textile supply chain for two days of collaboration, innovation and strategic discussion focused on the fu
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Jun 18, 2026

Road closure upcoming for Hoke County widening project

Contractors for the N.C. Department of Transportation are set close a section of Calloway Road in Hoke County for two months as part of the ongoing widening of N.C. 211 (Aberdeen Road). Starting on June 22 at 7 a.m., Calloway Road will close bet ...

Jun 18, 2026

Road closure scheduled for Moore County

N.C. Department of Transportation maintenance crews will temporarily close a section of N.C. 5 in Moore County next week in Aberdeen so Aberdeen Carolina Western Railroad can safely remove a railroad crossing. Starting at 9 a.m. on June 23, both ...

Jun 17, 2026

New DMV location opens at Fort Bragg

Photo provided by Governor Stein's officeA new driver license office is now open at the Fort Bragg Soldier Support Center. This new office will provide dedicated driver license services to service members, Veterans and military families on base.“Whet ...

Jun 16, 2026

Blum Malley selected as Methodist University's next president

MU Provost & Executive Vice President Suzanne Blum Malley, Ph.D.Photo provided by: MUThe Methodist University Board of Trustees announced today, Tuesday, June, 16 the appointment of MU Provost & Executive Vice President Suzanne Blum Malley, P ...

Jun 15, 2026

Cumberland County Schools remembers the life and legacy of Board Chairwoman Judy Musgrave

Board Chairwoman Judy Musgrave.Photo provided by: CCS Cumberland County Schools (CCS) joins the greater Cumberland County community in remembering the life and legacy of Chairwoman Judy Musgrave, an at-large member of the Cumberland County Board ...

Jun 12, 2026

Golden Leaf President & CEO Scott T. Hamilton to retire at the end of 2026

The Board of Directors of Golden LEAF Foundation have announced President & Chief Executive Officer Scott T. Hamilton will retire at the end of this year. ...


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Community questions: Discussions begin within the Lumbee Tribe of N.C. about potential casino project

On Monday, June 1, 2026, Tribe members from District 2 and District 15, the districts surrounding the area currently planned for the casino, met for a community meeting.Amidst the glitz and glamour of the idea of a new casino coming to the Lumbee Tri


Unlocking innovations: Emerging Technology Institute hosts USSOCOM Technical Experimentation

This is the fourth year that ETI has hosted the event, and in years past Freeman has seen a host of innovative technology, including various drone types and programming, robotic dogs, 3D printed houses, and airspace scanners. Photo provided by USSOCO


Barrier-free financial education: Money Box Academy expands its reach through support from local government and nonprofit organizations

Crystal McLean (left) with Scott Embry (right). Money Box Academy received a $10,000 grant from United Way of Cumberland County’s Youth Growth Stock Trust. Photos provided by Crystal McLean.The Youth Growth Stock Trust Committee, administered by the