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Mar 27, 2026

Fayetteville Woodpeckers announce 2026 opening night roster

The Fayetteville Woodpeckers, in conjunction with the Houston Astros, have unveiled the 2026 Opening Day Roster ahead of their Carolina League opener against the Wilson Warbirds on April 3 at Segra Stadium. The 30-man roster breaks down to 15 positio ...

Mar 27, 2026

State leadership encourages employers to apply for HIRE Vets Medallion Program; Federal program recognizes companies for hiring, retaining and training Veterans

Photo pulled from HIREVets.govNorth Carolina leadership including Governor Josh Stein, North Carolina Department of Commerce Secretary Lee Lilley, and North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs Secretary Jocelyn Mitnaul Mallette are e ...

Mar 26, 2026

Moore County Airport makes progress towards bringing back commercial air service

Adam Kiker speaks to local business leaders, elected officials, media and community members about the progress towards bringing commercial air service back to Moore County. Photo by GFBJ.A major airline is evaluating a daily flight between Moore Coun ...

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Playing to Win: Why Your Business Can’t Stand Still

Posted Mar 2, 2026
It’s the time of year when brackets are filling out, game plans are tightening up, and teams are preparing for the next round. In sports, standing still isn’t an option. If you want to advance, you practice to refine and strengthen weak spots while&n
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Mar 23, 2026

High-speed internet access coming in 2026 to 5,161 rural North Carolinians

Nearly $26 million in awards through the state's Stop-Gap Solutions program will be used to connect 5,161 rural North Carolina homes, businesses and community anchor institutions in 66 counties to high-speed internet infrastructure by the end of 2026 ...

Mar 20, 2026

City awarded nearly $1M to help reduce flooding and improve access on Locks Creek Road

The City of Fayetteville recently received a $999,135 grant through the Emergency Management Disaster Relief and Mitigation Fund to improve roadway access and stormwater drainage for the Locks Creek neighborhood. The North Carolina Emergency Man ...

Mar 19, 2026

Hoke County Schools celebrates opening of the Community Schools Family Resource Center at Upchurch Elementary

Photo provided by Hoke County SchoolsHoke County Schools proudly announces the opening of the Community Schools Family Resource Center (FRC) at Upchurch Elementary School, known as The Eagle Market. The center is designed to support students, familie ...

Mar 19, 2026

Editor's note: What's Fayetteville missing?

Trader Joe's logo courtesy of Trader Joe's. Slim Chickens photo provided by Slim Chickens and Braum's ice cream photo provided by Stephanie Meador.Moving to Fayetteville in 2022, I was eager to experience some brands and chains that were new to me bu ...

Mar 17, 2026

Uncle Carl’s BBQ Showdown fires up in downtown Fayetteville

All barbecue enthusiasts, hobbyists, and lovers of good food are being summoned to downtown Fayetteville from March 27–28 for Uncle Carl’s BBQ Showdown. ...

Mar 16, 2026

CCS announces job fair for educators and staff

Logo courtesy of CCSCumberland County Schools (CCS) is inviting educators and support professionals to explore career opportunities in a district where experience matters. The district will host a job fair for the upcoming school year to recruit tale ...


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CommWell Health opening new location in Coats; announces retirement of CEO

Graphic courtesy of CommWell HealthCommWell Health, a large private nonprofit Community Health Center, was recently awarded a competitive grant through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to expand essential healthcare access in C


Advancing military technology: Dragon's Lair pitch goes from idea to production

Spc. Alexander Soto, a paratrooper assigned to the 1st Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, presents the modular drone case at the Airborne Innovation Lab, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Feb. 9, 2026. Soto noted the recurring problem of drones


Hogs & chickens & turkeys, oh my! Sampson County Friends of Agriculture Ag Rally scheduled for March 17

Graphic provided by Sampson County Friends of AgricultureThe Sampson County Friends of Agriculture would like to invite the greater Fayetteville community to their annual Agriculture Rally on March 17, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. Originally organized by