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Jan 9, 2026

Cumberland County bridge requires detours; Road closures start Jan. 12

A popular route in Hope Mills will have a detour starting next week while bridge maintenance is performed.Legion Road near its intersection with Cameron Road will close beginning Jan. 12 for about six weeks, so workers for the N.C. Department of Tran ...

Jan 9, 2026

Greater Fayetteville Chamber announces first Coffee Club of 2026 will feature interview with former North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory

Graphic courtesy of Greater Fayetteville ChamberThe Greater Fayetteville Chamber is pleased to announce a special live interview event featuring former North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory, kicking off the Chamber’s 2026 Coffee Club series.The intervi ...

Jan 8, 2026

Is an aquatic center in Cumberland County's future?

Cumberland County has released a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking qualified consulting firms to serve as project manager for a comprehensive feasibility study for a proposed countywide Aquatic Center.The feasibility study will evaluate community n ...

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The Fatal Input: Why Giving Your Sensitive Bid Data to Public AI Might Violate M-25-22 and Kill Your Contract

Posted Jan 1, 2026
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Memorandum M-25-22, “Driving Efficient Acquisition of Artificial Intelligence in Government,” has introduced a powerful, non-negotiable compliance requirement into the federal acquisition lifecycle. For the d
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Jan 5, 2026

Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County announces major overhaul of grant funding with two new programs

The Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County (ACFCC) has unveiled a significant expansion and restructuring of its funding initiatives with the launch of two new grant programs: the Mission Based Grant and the Grassroots Art Project Grant.This ...

Jan 2, 2026

Sampson County Economic Development launches Sampson 360 to strengthen community collaboration and economic growth

Sampson County Economic Development (SCED) recently announced the launch of Sampson 360, a new program, forum and platform designed to inform, connect and unite leaders from across Sampson County in support of long-term economic growth and community ...

Dec 23, 2025

Turning the page: A new chapter for the Greater Fayetteville Business Journal

PHOTO BY 5 WEST MEDIA GROUPWhen we launched the Greater Fayetteville Business Journal, our mission was clear: to create a publication that informs, connects and celebrates the people and businesses driving growth across the Fayetteville region. Over ...

Dec 23, 2025

That's a wrap 2025! GFBJ reflects on a successful year of coverage by highlighting key developments from 2025

Economic growth and new business activity defined the year across the Greater Fayetteville Business Journal’s (GFBJ) seven-county coverage area. From new companies entering the region to commercial developments expanding, the greater Fayetteville are ...

Dec 22, 2025

Sonja M. Brown named interim provost and senior vice chancellor for Academic Affairs at Fayetteville State University

 Sonja M. Brown, Ph.D.Fayetteville State University (FSU) has named Sonja M. Brown, Ph.D., as the interim provost and senior vice chancellor for academic affairs, effective Jan. 1, 2026, while the university prepares to launch its national searc ...

Dec 15, 2025

Bladen Community College receives $12M gift from MacKenzie Scott

Bladen Community College is honored and humbled to announce the largest philanthropic gift in the school's history, a transformative contribution that will shape the future of our college and the community we serve for generations to come. Philanthro ...


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Mike BerkMike Berk is still getting settled into his new office and home, but his enthusiasm for his new role as CEO of Longleaf Pine REALTORS® is already in full swing. Just a few weeks into the job, the association management veteran sat down with