Real Estate

Feb 20, 2026

Ben Stout Construction receives $80,000 grant from the RIA, poised to create 10 jobs in Fayetteville

North Carolina’s Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) has approved 12 grant requests for local governments totaling $5,876,853. The grants include commitments to creating a total of 277 jobs, 71 of which were previously announced. As a result of thes ...

Feb 20, 2026

Efforts persist to obtain funding for the revitalization of Murchison Road units

The City of Fayetteville is applying feedback from HUD and drafting a new grant proposal to be submitted by March 9, with a reduced maximum of $26M. ...

Feb 20, 2026

January 2026 housing market update: Key metrics reflect steady pricing growth amid moderating sales activity

The latest data highlights shifts in inventory, pricing and buyer activity as the market continues to evolve. ...

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

Posted Dec 2, 2025
Security failures rarely show up clearly on a business’s financial statements, yet they quietly chip away at the bottom line every single day. When most business owners think about security risks, they immediately think of break-ins, burglaries, or c
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Jan 30, 2026

Downtown Lumberton bridge to be demolished and rebuilt

The NCDOT awarded the $6.5 million contract in November to Wilmington-based S&C Construction LLC. The company will demolish the 70-year-old bridge and construct a new bridge with wider lanes, shoulders and sidewalks. ...

Jan 23, 2026

Longleaf Pine REALTORS® shares December 2025 housing market update: Year ends with steady prices and measured buyer activity

Overall, the December 2025 data suggest a market transition into a more balanced seasonal pattern. ...

Jan 16, 2026

Pinewild Country Club begins construction of $18M clubhouse renovation

Construction began on the clubhouse in mid-December 2025, with completion targeted for Q1 2027. Designed by S3 Design of Braintree, Mass., the project expands and reimagines Pinewild’s clubhouse as the social and cultural center of the community. ...

Jan 9, 2026

Personal property listing forms now available via eNoticesOnline

Cumberland County Tax Administration announces individual and business personal property listing forms are now available through eNoticesOnline. ...

Jan 6, 2026

Updates on major construction projects provided to Fayetteville City Council

The Fayetteville City Staff provided an update on progress towards major construction projects during the City Council Work Session on Jan. 5.  ...

Jan 2, 2026

Taxpayers reminded of tax relief programs for qualified property owners

Cumberland County Tax Administration reminds residents about available property tax relief programs for those who qualify. These programs offer assistance to eligible agricultural, disabled, elderly and Veteran property owners. ...


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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