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Jul 18, 2026

Editor's note: Summer jobs

With summer in full swing, I started to reflect on the various ways I spent my summer break over the years. From pool parties with friends to family vacations and sports tournaments, I look back fondly on the summers I’ve enjoyed so far. But it ...

Jul 17, 2026

Spring Lake to receive $5M in loans for drinking water and wastewater projects

The State Water Infrastructure Authority (SWIA) approved awards on July 15 to help cities, towns and counties strengthen infrastructure to better withstand future storms, improve existing drinking water and wastewater infrastructure, reduce contamina ...

Jul 17, 2026

Strategic planning: Fayetteville Regional Airport Director LaGala outlines plans for continued growth

An aircraft departs Fayetteville Regional Airport, connecting travelers and businesses to hundreds of domestic and international destinations through onestop service via American Airlines and Delta Air Lines. Photos provided by Fayetteville Regional ...

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Doing Business with USSOCOM: A Strategic Opportunity for North Carolina Companies

Posted Jul 1, 2026
One of the core missions of the North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) is to help North Carolina businesses and universities transition innovative technologies and emerging capabilities into military applications. The United States Special O
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Jul 7, 2026

Fayetteville State University Alumni Association donates record $250K to support students

Fayetteville State University Chancellor Darrell T. Allison joins National Alumni Association leadership and members to celebrate a historic $250,000 gift during the second annual scholarship gala on June 27, 2026. The funds will support student scho ...

Jul 7, 2026

City expands economic development resources for local businesses

Graphic courtesy of the City of FayettevilleThe City of Fayetteville is expanding resources available to local businesses through a series of updated economic development programs designed to make it easier for businesses and commercial property owne ...

Jul 6, 2026

Fayetteville PWC activates Stage 1 water conservation measures

The Fayetteville Public Works Commission (PWC) has activated Stage 1 (Alert) of the City of Fayetteville’s Water Shortage Response Ordinance effective immediately. Stage 1 is voluntary and asks customers to reduce non-essential water use to help prot ...

Jul 6, 2026

Q2 2026 Economic Outlook Report features local, state and national indicators

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

Jul 6, 2026

Systel continues Carolina Typewriter Company's legacy of customer service

Systel Business Equipment is proud to celebrate the successful integration of Carolina Typewriter Company (CTC) customer relationships into the Systel organization, building on more than a century of combined experience serving businesses across the ...

Jul 2, 2026

Lumbee Tribe of N.C. seeks new legal pathways to pursue hospitality opportunities

Logo courtesy of the Lumbee Tribe of North CarolinaOn June 25, 2026, the Tribal Council of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina held an emergency meeting at the request of council members. The Council heard from tribal citizens during the public commen ...


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Germène's Home Kitchen & Bakery now open

A family affair: Along with a full staff, Owner Eddie Claude and his wife Ruth (pictured right) work with their kids to run the restaurant. Eddie is a Veteran who served for 21 years in the U.S. Army. Photos by YGH STUDIOS & GFBJ. The Fayett


Editor's note: Summer jobs

With summer in full swing, I started to reflect on the various ways I spent my summer break over the years. From pool parties with friends to family vacations and sports tournaments, I look back fondly on the summers I’ve enjoyed so far. But it


Preserving rural roots: Gray's Creek residents launch effort to become a town

Proposed incorporation boundary (pink) · Gray’s Creek, Cumberland County, N.C. This is a working draft and is subject to revision. Image courtesy of grayscreeknc.com. After decades as an unincorporated rural community in Cumberland County, Gray’