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Dec 12, 2025

Carolina College of Biblical Studies receives generous stock gift

Carolina College of Biblical Studies is pleased to announce the receipt of a generous gift of stock from a longtime supporter of the college. This significant contribution reflects the donor’s enduring commitment to the mission and ministry of CCBS—t ...

Dec 12, 2025

Greater Fayetteville Chamber launches new Toastmasters Club to empower local business leaders

The Greater Fayetteville Chamber proudly announces the launch of its Greater Fayetteville Chamber Toastmasters Club, a new initiative designed to empower Chamber members with enhanced communication and leadership skills essential for success in today ...

Dec 11, 2025

CCF’s GivingTuesday campaign sets new record with over $4M raised this year

The CCF GivingTuesday Team Leaders: L-R – Maddie Kellogg, Tara Martin, Kendra Murray. Photo provided by CCF.Cumberland Community Foundation has announced record growth in its annual GivingTuesday campaign with $4.1 million raised in 2025 versus $2.88 ...

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Cybersecurity habits that keep your business running, and hackers

Posted Dec 2, 2025
Cybersecurity isn’t reserved for tech giants and IT wizards. Today, every workplace needs smart digital habits. Think of these habits as your daily operations toolkit: simple, powerful, and far better than dealing with a messy cyber incident later.Be
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Dec 10, 2025

Fayetteville Redevelopment Commission presents annual report highlighting housing, jobs and neighborhood investment

The Fayetteville Redevelopment Commission presented its 2024–2025 annual report to the Fayetteville City Council, outlining a year of progress in affordable housing, small-business support, neighborhood revitalization and community partnerships.Over ...

Dec 10, 2025

Final installment of the “On Purpose With Purpose” workshop series announced; final event takes place on Dec. 20

Brand consultant and SHEpreneur advocate Tiffany Haywood is closing out 2025 with the finale of her signature workshop series, On Purpose With Purpose. The third installment, MOVING FORWARD On Purpose With Purpose, will be held Saturday, Dec. 20 ...

Dec 10, 2025

NCDOT awards repaving work for Moore County

Two highway sections and 14 secondary roads across Moore County will be repaved under a $4 million contract awarded in late November by the N.C. Department of Transportation.The milling and resurfacing will be done to the following road sections, whi ...

Dec 10, 2025

BBB announces new 2026 Woman-in-Business Award

Brand new to the Better Business Bureau's BBB Awards lineup is the Pause for Purpose Award, an accolade meant to honor a female business owner or entrepreneur who intentionally creates space to reflect, learn and grow, both personally and professiona ...

Dec 10, 2025

SBA extends deadline for 2026 National Small Business Week awards nominations to Dec. 22

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has extended the 2026 National Small Business Week awards nominations deadline to 2 p.m. ET on Monday, Dec. 22, 2025. National Small Business Week recognizes the contributions of America’s 36 million small ...

Dec 9, 2025

Houston Astros announce sale of Fayetteville Woodpeckers to Diamond Baseball Holdings

The Houston Astros announced today that they have agreed to sell the Fayetteville Woodpeckers (Single-A) to Diamond Baseball Holdings (DBH), an organization that owns and operates select Minor League Baseball clubs affiliated with Major League Baseba ...


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In The Current Issue

Hemp hemp hurray: Local farmer and business man seeks to educate the broader community about the many uses for hemp

Keith Dunn began farming hemp in 2017. A few weeks later he founded East Carolina Hemp Supply. After years of slow but steady growth, Dunn hopes to one day be able to build a hemp processing plant in North Carolina to boost the industry and local eco


Australian manufacturer to launch North American operations in Bladen County, investing more than $6M in Elizabethtown

Photo provided by Bladen County Economic DevelopmentVectorTex USA, LLC, a product developer and technology company, will create 44 new jobs in Bladen County. The company will establish its first North American manufacturing facility in Elizabethtown.