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 ...
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 ...
The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles is seeking applicants for a commissioned contractor to operate a license plate agency (LPA) in Aberdeen.In North Carolina, NCDMV oversees LPAs, but the agencies are managed by private businesses or local government ...
As this year’s spring homebuying season continues to build momentum, myCUmortgage announced partnerships with three credit unions that are ready to help their members with homeownership. myCUmortgage is a Credit Union Service Organization (CUSO), who ...
Photo by Stephanie MeadorAs the trees and bushes bloom and the weather heats up, I’m enjoying spending more and more time outdoors, walking on trails, dining on patios and even driving with the windows down to soak in the fresh air. I’ve always ...
To improve safety, two Sampson County intersections will be converted to all-way stops this week.On April 16, the N.C. Department of Transportation will install stop signs and pavement markings at the following locations:• N.C. 242 where it intersect ...
From left to right: Scott Embry, Executive Director, United Way of Cumberland County; Theresa Perry, community relations manager, FBFCU; Abby Spencer, interim marketing manager, FBFCU; John Tyson, chief financial officer, FBFCU; Toni Wildhaber, devel ...
The ongoing widening of N.C. 211 (Aberdeen Road) in Hoke County will require a cross street to close for about two months.An N.C. Department of Transportation contractor plans to close Montrose Road at N.C. 211 beginning Monday. Workers need to ...
As outlined in the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles’ Staffing Plan, the part-time driver license office in Raeford will begin offering full-time services to customers Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. on April 8.““This expansion is part of our ongoing, ...
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
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
Kevin Grant, THOHM executive director, shared the story behind why he wanted to bring this venue to Hope Mills at the grand opening. Photo by GFBJ.The Hive of Hope Mills (THOHM) has been the vision of Kevin Grant, a local developer and the THOHM exec
