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Jun 29, 2026

Cumberland Community Foundation leader stepping down after 30 years

Mary M. Holmes, President & CEO since 1997After almost 30 years of leading Cumberland Community Foundation, President & CEO Mary Holmes will step down in March 2027.Holmes began her work at the helm of Cumberland Community Foundatio ...

May 21, 2026

Cumberland Community Foundation announces over $1,000,000 in scholarship awards

Over 225 scholarship donors, selection volunteers, students, and families gathered to celebrate at the botanical garden. Photo courtesy of CCF.Cumberland Community Foundation announced $1,042,300 in new and renewed scholarships at its annual scholars ...

Apr 2, 2026

Collective Impact: The vital role of the Women's Giving Circle in supporting women and girls

The Women’s Giving Circle gathered community leaders, giving circle members, elected officials and nonprofit partners at its eighth Community Awareness Scorecard Breakfast on March 6 at Highland Presbyterian Church. The group celebrated the release o ...

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Posted Aug 2, 2026
Chasse Bailey-Dorton, M.D., leads the Integrative Oncology and Survivorship Program at the FirstHealth Cancer Center.  As an integrative oncologist, she helps patients manage the physical and emotional challenges of cancer treatment.  
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Recognizing entrepreneurial spirit: FSU prepares to host inaugural Entrepreneurial Impact Awards Gala

Fayetteville State University is set to embark on what university leaders hope will lead to a new tradition for the regional business community in Cumberland County and beyond. The university will host its inaugural Entrepreneurial Impact Awards Gala


A bank for small businesses: KS Bank opens Lillington branch, discusses expansion into Roseboro

KS Bank celebrated the grand opening of the Lillington branch on Thursday, Aug. 13 at 10 a.m. The branch is located at 709 W. Front St., Lillington. Photo by KS BankKS Bank is expanding its community-focused brand of banking to Lillington, and it doe


A red-hot industry: A local restauranteur’s take on the quick serve restaurant trend and the hot chicken craze

Wing Company was founded in 2011 in Fayetteville, N.C. by Mark Bhatti. As trends in the restaurant industry shifted, Bhatti expanded his initial concept of Wing Company Sports Bar & Grill to include a new fast-casual version of the brand, Wing Co. Express.