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Jul 30, 2026

Publisher's note: Four years, countless connections

As many of you on LinkedIn may know, I have recently celebrated four years with the Greater Fayetteville Business Journal. Given that GFBJ has only been around for five years, I consider it one of my greatest labors of love. For the past four ye ...

Jul 29, 2026

FTCC and Cumberland County to host 8th Annual Food Safety Forum

The Cumberland County Department of Public Health & Environmental Services invites foodservice professionals, educators, students and industry partners to attend the 8th Annual Food Safety Forum on Aug. 5 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.   &n ...

Jul 27, 2026

Crunch Fitness celebrates opening of new gym in Fayetteville, North Carolina

Photos provided by Crunch FitnessCrunch Skibo Road in Fayetteville, North Carolina, is officially open for business. The $5 million, 53,000-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility is operated by Crunch Fitness franchisee JF Fitness. Fayett ...

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United Way Marks 20 Years of Boardroom Talent with 2026 Leadership Development Graduates

Posted Jul 20, 2026
As local non-profits and civic organizations face an evolving landscape of corporate governance and community need, United Way of Cumberland County (UWCC) has delivered another cohort of board-ready talent to the region.The organization recently cele
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Jul 20, 2026

Wawa announces passing of former President, CEO, Chairman and Wawa Founding Family Member, Richard D. Wood Jr.

It is with profound grief that Wawa announced the death of Richard D. (Dick) Wood Jr., former President, CEO and Chairman of Wawa, Inc on Friday, July 10. For more than 55 years, Dick Wood was the visionary and driving force behind Wawa’s business mo ...

Jul 20, 2026

NCDOT announces new intercity bus service and route expansion

To enhance statewide connectivity, the N.C. Department of Transportation’s intercity bus program has expanded with new service and routes across North Carolina and neighboring states.The new routes and extensions add an additional 900 miles of daily ...

Jul 20, 2026

CAMEO Collective receives $10,000 grassroots arts grant to support Cameo Classic Film Series

CAMEO Collective is pleased to announce it has received a $10,000 Grassroots Arts Project (GAP) Grant from the Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County to support the Cameo Classic Film Series during the upcoming season at the historic Cameo Ar ...

Jul 20, 2026

Record enrollment, major donations and state funding highlight historic summer at FSU

Chancellor Darrell T. Allison announces major support for the 30-60-90 summer school program. (Photo by FSU)Fayetteville State University announced today a $6.5 million commitment from Anonymous Trust, the largest gift in the University's history — a ...

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 ...


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Bearded soldier to brand manager: Chad Kraken's journey to building his business empire

The KRAKEN-SKULLS brand includes a barbershop, a tattoo shop, a T-shirt company, an embroidery company, a website design company, a media marketing and graphic design company and an auto shop. Photos by GFBJ.When Chad Kraken retired from the military


From agritourism to event spaces: How Fred and Anita Surgeon prioritize people in business

Fred Surgeon, with the support of his wife Anita, owns and operates Surgeon &Associates, Inc, a family of businesses with everything from agritourism, pestcontrol, cleaning services and behavioral health services. Photos provided by Fred Surgeon.


Award-winning acquisition: Coldwell Banker Advantage team celebrates nationwide awards with new leadership

Agents and leadership from Coldwell Banker Advantage and Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage gathered to celebrate one of their own as she was recognized with two national achievements. A new C-Suite leader was also in attendance.