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May 13, 2026

FTCC announces Col. John Wilcox as commencement keynote speaker

Fayetteville Technical Community College (FTCC) is honored to announce U.S. Army Col. John Wilcox as the keynote speaker at the college’s 64th Annual Commencement Exercises this Friday, May 15.FTCC will celebrate the graduates of the class of 2026 in ...

May 13, 2026

Cape Fear Valley Health announces updated visitation policy focused on patient and family support

Cape Fear Valley Health has updated its visitation policy across all hospitals and facilities within the health system to create a more welcoming and supportive experience for patients and their loved ones while continuing to provide safe, high-quali ...

May 12, 2026

Goodyear Tire to close Fayetteville plant in 2027

Logo courtesy of GoodyearThe Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has notified its employees and the United Steelworkers (USW) regarding the likely closure of the Fayetteville Consumer Tire Plant by the end of 2027. “After extensive efforts to mak ...

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Posted May 2, 2026
Spring has officially sprung… unless you’re here in North Carolina, where one day it’s sunny and 75 and the next it’s overcast and 60. Either way, this time of year is all about fresh starts: planting new seeds and fostering growth. But a well-mainta
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May 11, 2026

Fayetteville celebrates Economic Development Week with new credential and program updates

Mayor Mitch Colvin recognized May 4–8 as Economic Development Week in Fayetteville, presenting a proclamation that highlights the role economic development plays in job creation, neighborhood vitality, business investment and long-term community grow ...

May 8, 2026

Fayetteville Technical Community College restores historic military Jeep for Airborne & Special Operations Museum

 Pictured are the FTCC CollisionU team and ASOM staff. Pictured form left to right: Matt Conley - FTCC Faculty Instructor, Antonio Rojas - FTCC Faculty Instructor, Quintin Patterson - FTCC Faculty Instructor, Doug Irish – Department Chair, Robbi ...

May 8, 2026

MCEDP shares Quarterly Progress Report highlighting economic development activities in Moore County

Moore County Economic Development Partnership (MCEDP) recently released their Quarterly Progress Report highlighting their activities and initiatives for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. “This quarter, MCEDP focused on two significant grants aw ...

May 4, 2026

Callahan & Rice celebrates grand opening of first branch in Raleigh, N.C.

Fayetteville-founded Callahan & Rice Insurance Group Inc. recently celebrated a company milestone with the grand opening of the company’s first branch location in Raleigh, N.C. Family, staff and company heads came together in downtown Raleig ...

May 1, 2026

Publisher's note: Spring shopping

PHOTO PROVIDED BY SOMI JAISWAL/UNSPLASH Spring has sprung, and as we finally enter the warmer months, we will begin seeing local farmers markets come alive with fresh produce, plants, local rarities and more. North Carolina’s agriculture in ...

Apr 28, 2026

SBA announces new “Made in America Loan Guarantee”

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that small manufacturers across the country will soon be eligible for enhanced support through the SBA’s International Trade Loan (ITL) Program. The loans, which come with a 90% federal guarantee ...


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Empowering Veterans: The 2026 Fayetteville Veterans Business Expo aims to close the opportunity gap

This is the first year of the Veteran Business Expo, and it grew out of Fayetteville PWC’s Economic Impact Program, which focuses on expanding access and opportunity in public-sector contracting while strengthening the local economy. It builds off th


Bee-lieve the hype: Local apiarists and entrepreneurs share handmade crafts and helpful knowledge about our most important pollinators

Lynlene Apiary and Crafts is owned and operated by mother-daughter duo Carolyn Kleinert and Jolene Kleinert. They are certified apiarists and sell honey, candles made with beeswax, soaps and other crafts at local farmers markets. Photos by GFBJ.Lynle


The Hive of Hope Mills is open for business: Big T's serves as anchor tenant

Big T’s has been a local favorite of Hope Mills since 2000 when Timmy (Big T) and Donna Gray first opened right on Hope Mills Lake. It is a seasonal restaurant, so many of Big T’s loyal customers were happy to hear they would now be open year-round, seven days a week.