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Feb 27, 2026

County to launch Community Impact Micro Awards available for nonprofits

Cumberland County is accepting applications for the Community Impact Micro Award Program beginning March 2 at 7:30 p.m. The Micro Award Program provides short-term financial assistance to nonprofit organizations, up to $3,500 per approved applicant, ...

Feb 26, 2026

Second annual CARE Clinic Beach Blast returns to Gates Four Country Club March 15, 2026

The CARE Clinic is proud to announce the second annual Beach Blast, featuring the incredible sounds of Classic Soul and this year’s very special headliner, The Chairmen of the Board! ...

Feb 25, 2026

New survey shows military families want deeper community connection: Here’s how Fayetteville businesses can help lead the way

For nearly two decades, Blue Star Families has conducted the annual Military Family Lifestyle Survey (MFLS) to better understand the realities facing military families across the country. The 2025 MFLS collected responses from more than 6,000 militar ...

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Fayetteville State University leads campus-wide CPR and AED preparedness push

Posted Feb 17, 2026
Fayetteville State University is strengthening its role as a regional leader in campus safety and public health with a major CPR and automated external defibrillator (AED) training event on Feb. 25, 2026. Taking place from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in t
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Feb 23, 2026

PWC begins annual water treatment changeover

The Fayetteville Public Works Commission will begin its annual water treatment disinfectant changeover on Sunday, March 1, 2026. This temporary, month‑long change is an annual requirement by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCD ...

Feb 19, 2026

Editor's note: What really catches the attention of someone new to Fayetteville?

There is extensive dialogue surrounding Fayetteville as a travel destination or city aimed at recruiting new businesses and new residents. As someone who moved here from out of state, I thought it could be fun to share my personal experience as ...

Feb 19, 2026

The breakfast to be at: GFBJ's next Power Breakfast examines Fayetteville's potential on a global stage

Mark your calendars for the next Power Breakfast on March 4. The Greater Fayetteville Business Journal presents Global Advantage: Turning Local Strength into Global Opportunity, a Power Breakfast focused on how international business and global strat ...

Feb 18, 2026

MCEDP shares Quarterly Progress Report highlighting economic development activities in Moore County for the quarter ended Dec. 31, 2025

Moore County Economic Development Partnership (MCEDP) recently released its Quarterly Progress Report, highlighting its activities and initiatives for the quarter ended Dec. 31, 2025. “Notably, this quarter, MCEDP focused on supporting two vital ...

Feb 18, 2026

FSU secures federal support to detect “forever chemicals” and protect regional water

U.S. Rep. David Rouzer, left, meets with Fayetteville State University Chancellor Darrell T. Allison. Photo courtesy of FSU.Fayetteville State University has secured $345,631 in federal Community Project Funding through the 2026 fiscal year Commerce, ...

Feb 16, 2026

Callahan & Rice Insurance Group opens second office location

Photo provided by Callahan & RiceCallahan & Rice Insurance Group is growing its footprint in North Carolina with the opening of a new office in downtown Raleigh, marking the company’s first office outside of Fayetteville, which will continue ...


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Fayetteville State University leads campus-wide CPR and AED preparedness push

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The Hidden Costs of Poor Security: How Small Vulnerabilities Create Big Losses for Businesses

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Mutts with a mission: Specialized K9 program supports local Veterans

Kristen Botts co-founded the program with her husband, Nathan Botts, who is a Veteran himself. Photos provided by Kristen Botts.An organization helping Veterans live a full life after their service in the U.S. Military wants to connect Veterans and d


Committed to community: Huntington Bank completes merger with Cadence Bank, continues to grow client base

Patrick NoblesHuntington Bancshares Incorporated announced on Feb. 2 that it has closed its merger with Cadence Bank, a regional bank headquartered in Houston, Texas and Tupelo, Miss. This strategic partnership accelerates Huntington’s growth in


Editor's note: What really catches the attention of someone new to Fayetteville?

There is extensive dialogue surrounding Fayetteville as a travel destination or city aimed at recruiting new businesses and new residents. As someone who moved here from out of state, I thought it could be fun to share my personal experience as