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Jul 23, 2025

More Than $34 million awarded for water infrastructure projects in Cumberland County

Twenty-seven counties across the state will receive more than $204 million in funding for 48 drinking water and wastewater infrastructure projects. The awards will improve drinking water and wastewater infrastructure, address PFAS and other forever c ...

Jul 21, 2025

FSU receives $50K gift from North Carolina Surplus Lines Association to Support Risk Management and Insurance Program

Photo provided by: FSU. Fayetteville State University's (FSU) Broadwell College of Business and Economics has received an unrestricted gift of $50,000 from the North Carolina Surplus Lines Association (NCSLA) to enhance its Risk Management and I ...

Jul 21, 2025

N.C. 711 in downtown Pembroke requires temporary closure

A block of West Third Street, which is also N.C. 711, closed today, July 21,  as part of a downtown revitalization project.The road is closed between Vance and Main streets until late fall. While closed, a contractor for the N.C. Department of T ...

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FSU students and faculty make strides towards advancement in applied AI in the Intelligent Systems Laboratory

Posted Jun 27, 2025
A research lab within FSU’s Department of Mathematics and Computer science, the Intelligent Systems Laboratory (ISL) is exploring use-inspired data science, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), cybersecurity and multi-disciplinary
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Jul 18, 2025

Bob’s Discount Furniture holds grand opening ceremony for Fayetteville location

A new furniture store is now ready to welcome the public of Fayetteville through its doors. Bob’s Discount Furniture, one of the nation’s fast-growing furniture retailers, hosted a grand opening ceremony for their new Fayetteville location, prev ...

Jul 17, 2025

County launches appointment process for vacant sheriff seat

The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners has officially opened the application process to fill the Sheriff’s seat following the retirement of Ennis W. Wright, who concluded nearly 30 years of public service on June 30, 2025.Sheriff Wright made hi ...

Jul 17, 2025

Fayetteville awards over $1.6 million to community nonprofits

The city's Economic and Community Development Department (ECD) has awarded $1,683,509 in competitive grants to local nonprofits as part of its 2025–26 Annual Funding Cycle. Each program year, starting in July and ending in June, focuses on prior ...

Jul 15, 2025

“Elevate Hope Mills” unveiled: New program set to empower small businesses, uplift families and strengthen the heart of the community

Graphic provided by the Town of Hope MillsOn Monday, July 7, 2025, community leaders, small business owners and residents of Hope Mills witnessed the official launch of Elevate Hope Mills — an initiative designed to supercharge the local economy, equ ...

Jul 14, 2025

Harnett Economic Development Corporation celebrates progress

Logo courtesy of HEDCLast month, the Harnett Economic Development Corporation (HEDC), the nonprofit partner of Harnett County Economic Development, hosted its Annual Board Meeting to reflect on a year of meaningful progress and set priorities for the ...

Jul 14, 2025

Application deadline for Harnett Lift-Off Lab program is Aug. 25

The Harnett Lift-Off Lab is a free, eight-week business development program designed to support new and early-stage entrepreneurs. The program will run from Sept. 11 through Nov. 6, with weekly classes held Thursday evenings from 6 to 9 p.m. at the C ...


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Buns of glory: Local food truck pros prepare to compete at Haymount Truck Stop's inaugural burger competition on July 19

Cookout season is officially in full swing, and if you’re tired of grilling your own, the Haymount Truck Stop has an exciting option for the whole family! The Truck Stop’s inaugural burger competition is happening on Saturday, July 19.


Editor's note: I’m sailing away

Adiós. Au revoir. Auf Wiedersehen.No, I am not leaving the Greater Fayetteville Business Journal, but I am going on a long overdue vacation!Hello dear readers, this is my roundabout way of announcing to the community that starting on July 4, any and


Filling the capital gap: Tulsa Initiative's micro-lending program opens doors for Fayetteville entrepreneurs

In a city where traditional lending channels can overlook aspiring business owners from underserved communities, the Tulsa Initiative is changing the narrative around access to capital. The Fayetteville-based nonprofit has worked to expand its missio