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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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A smart next step: Why adult learners are choosing Fayetteville State University

Posted Sep 22, 2026
Fayetteville State University caters to a variety of nontraditional students, including adult learners, transfer and military students. Recently, the university has seen a surge in adult learners, or students over the age of 25. Many adults are
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A smart next step: Why adult learners are choosing Fayetteville State University

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Cape Fear Valley Health expands emergency department capacity

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Cape Fear Eye Associates: Setting a Higher Standard in Vision Care

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In The Current Issue

Editor's note: Traditions and new beginnings

Hello, loyal readers. I am writing to you as someone older and therefore wiser (okay, I’m actually writing this the day before my birthday, but you will receive your copy after I’ve already celebrated). I was reminded of how truly blessed I am t


Certified in self-care: Renaissance Day Spa expands luxury offerings, renovates spaces and builds new Fayetteville location

Renaissance offers a broad range of massage services, from standard Swedish and deep tissue massages to signature massages that offer clients aromatherapy, a farmhouse-sourced “honey heel glaze” foot treatment and hot stone therapy. Photo by Style To


Locally sourced, family-owned: No-BS Meats celebrates the opening of its new storefront in downtown Fayetteville

Nikole (pictured) and Lakota Shawn began selling their meat at farmers markets and in an online store in 2024. Now, they’ve opened their first brick-and-mortar location. Photo by GFBJ.The Shawn family believes in quality, locally sourced food, and th