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May 18, 2026

Burn Boot Camp expands Fayetteville presence with new Hope Mills location

Photo provided by: Burn Boot CampBurn Boot Camp, a nationwide leader in fitness and community-focused training, has announced the opening of a new Burn Boot Camp location in Hope Mills on May 4, 2026. The new gym is located at 3071 Legion Road and wi ...

May 17, 2026

Editor's note: Happy Mother's Day

Photo provided by magnific.comWith Mother’s Day coming up this weekend, I’d like to give a shoutout to my wonderful mom, who has done so much to shape me into the person I am today. My mom, Jeanne Meador, is a brilliant example of a selfless, in ...

May 15, 2026

Gen. Xavier Brunson returns home as Fayetteville State University marks record-breaking graduation

Fayetteville State University celebrated a record-breaking commencement weekend May 8-9, conferring 1,247 degrees and marking several institutional "firsts," including a historic student keynote and a homecoming for one of the nation’s top military l ...

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Southeast Region Federal Construction, Infrastructure & Environmental Summit Concludes in Wilmington

Posted May 6, 2026
The Southeast Region Federal Construction, Infrastructure & Environmental Summit, hosted by the North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) and the Offices of U.S. Senators Thom Tillis and Ted Budd, successfully concluded three days of high-v
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May 13, 2026

FTCC announces Col. John Wilcox as commencement keynote speaker

Fayetteville Technical Community College (FTCC) is honored to announce U.S. Army Col. John Wilcox as the keynote speaker at the college’s 64th Annual Commencement Exercises this Friday, May 15.FTCC will celebrate the graduates of the class of 2026 in ...

May 13, 2026

Cape Fear Valley Health announces updated visitation policy focused on patient and family support

Cape Fear Valley Health has updated its visitation policy across all hospitals and facilities within the health system to create a more welcoming and supportive experience for patients and their loved ones while continuing to provide safe, high-quali ...

May 12, 2026

Goodyear Tire to close Fayetteville plant in 2027

Logo courtesy of GoodyearThe Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has notified its employees and the United Steelworkers (USW) regarding the likely closure of the Fayetteville Consumer Tire Plant by the end of 2027. “After extensive efforts to mak ...

May 12, 2026

Southeastern Economic Development Commission holds 58th Annual Meeting in Elizabethtown; Highlights regional impact and elects new officers

Pictured left to right: Reginald Speight, Assistant Secretary of Rural Economic Development, NC Department of Commerce; Stephen Barrington, SEDC Secretary/Treasurer, Harnett County Economic Development Director; Ray Jordan, SEDC Chairman, Sampson Cou ...

May 11, 2026

Fayetteville celebrates Economic Development Week with new credential and program updates

Mayor Mitch Colvin recognized May 4–8 as Economic Development Week in Fayetteville, presenting a proclamation that highlights the role economic development plays in job creation, neighborhood vitality, business investment and long-term community grow ...

May 8, 2026

Fayetteville Technical Community College restores historic military Jeep for Airborne & Special Operations Museum

 Pictured are the FTCC CollisionU team and ASOM staff. Pictured form left to right: Matt Conley - FTCC Faculty Instructor, Antonio Rojas - FTCC Faculty Instructor, Quintin Patterson - FTCC Faculty Instructor, Doug Irish – Department Chair, Robbi ...


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Editor's note: Happy Mother's Day

Photo provided by magnific.comWith Mother’s Day coming up this weekend, I’d like to give a shoutout to my wonderful mom, who has done so much to shape me into the person I am today. My mom, Jeanne Meador, is a brilliant example of a selfless, in


Mental health milestone: FSU celebrates $1.45M investment in student mental health and accessibility

At center, Chancellor Darrell T. Allison and Juanette Council, Ed.D., vice chancellor for student affairs, cut the ribbon to celebrate the grand reopening of Fayetteville State University's newly renovated Spaulding Building, joined by campus leaders


A hub for innovation: FCEDC repurposes landmark Fayetteville building into a future-focused hub

FCEDC has officially moved its staff and operations to 611 W. Russell St. The 35,800- square-foot center was previously home to Homemakers Furniture and Interiors. Renovations began in the fall of 2025 and are expected to be completed in the next six to eight months. Currently, FCEDC staff are working within an open 7,500-square-foot floor plan as initial improvements progress.