Residential Real Estate

Mar 20, 2025

Branching out: Mortgage lender Constance Paz shares her 'why' behind helping people become homeowners

To celebrate this new chapter, Flat Branch Home Loans held a ribbon cutting ceremony on March 6 at their new office located at 2504 Raeford Road Ste 202. Photo by GFBJ.Homeownership can seem like a fantasy for many people, but with the right team of ...

Mar 14, 2025

Cumberland County seeks public input in community development hearings

Graphic provided by: Cumberland County Cumberland County Community Development (CCCD) is continuing its efforts to enhance citizen participation by inviting residents to register for upcoming public hearings to ask questions, learn more about fu ...

Mar 6, 2025

Report details housing supply gap in Moore County

A new report completed by Bowen National Research shows that Moore County faces a significant housing inventory gap of 7,724 units (1,916 rental units and 5,808 for-sale units) between 2024 and 2029. ...

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Cape Fear Valley Health’s simulation center provides next level training for medical professionals

Posted Mar 18, 2025
Cape Fear Valley Health’s simulation center was recently recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review as one of the “simulation and education programs to know.” This recognition is a testament to the sophisticated medical training programs being offered ri
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Feb 14, 2025

Fayetteville Economic and Community Development to host public meetings for proposed annual action plan and consolidated plan

Starting Feb. 18, the Fayetteville Economic and Community Development (ECD) Department will be hosting four public meetings for residents to provide feedback on the proposed 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan and 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan, which will be ...

Jan 24, 2025

Cumberland County selected for UNC’s ‘Our State, Our Homes’ program to improve access to affordable housing

Cumberland County is one of 14 community teams selected to participate in the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Our State, Our Homes program, an initiative of the Carolina Across 100 program. Announced Wednesday, Jan. 22, the program aims ...

Jan 23, 2025

From traphouse to greenhouse: Fayetteville based non-profit organization looks to repurpose neglected urban properties to ensure 'Er'body Eatz'

The ‘From TrapHouse to Greenhouse’ initiative by Er'Body Eatz is a transformative community program focused on addressing food insecurity and revitalizing neglected urban neighborhoods. Photo provided by Er'body Eatz.Longtime Chef J’Kwan Fulmore want ...

Jan 17, 2025

Modern upgrades transform barracks living for XVIII Airborne Corps Soldiers

Photo Credit: U.S. Army photo by Monique LeathersFort Liberty Soldiers residing in the barracks are benefiting from a major upgrade as new, modern furniture is being installed across housing. These improvements aim to provide a more comfortable, func ...

Jan 10, 2025

City to host public meeting for Locks Creek community

The City of Fayetteville  will host a public meeting on Jan. 14 for the residents of Locks Creek community to meet with city staff to discuss plans for infrastructure improvements. This meeting will take place from 6 – 7 p.m. at The Church at Ce ...

Dec 13, 2024

New goals for new leadership: New CEO of The Longleaf Pine REALTORS® shares her goals for the association moving into 2025

Longleaf Pine REALTORS® CEO Anne Rendle (left), stands alongside NCREALTORS® President Tony Harrington at the at the NC REALTORS® Conventionheld in late October. Photo provided by Longleaf Pine REALTORS®.Anne Rendle, the new Chief Executive Officer o ...


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Cape Fear Valley Health’s simulation center provides next level training for medical professionals

Mark Rose - Director of Workforce Development, Cape Fear Valley Health
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Fayetteville Technical Community College and North Carolina Military Business Center to host Federal Food Symposium April 1-2

Trent Ensley - Federal Business Development Professional, North Carolina Military Business Center
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FSU introduces new degree program to bolster the state’s manufacturing workforce

Daniel Autrey, PhD - Associate Professor & Chair Department of Chemistry, Physics, & Materials Science at Lloyd College of Health, Science, and Technology, Fayetteville State University

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Getting things done in Dunn: Nancy Blackman reflects on her career in supporting and funding small businesses in rural NC

Nancy Blackman. Photo provided by Blackman.In the landscape of regional rural economic development, Nancy J. Blackman stands out for providing financial opportunities to hundreds of small businesses and helping them to forge a path forward in uncerta


On a mission: Kaylynn Suarez is ready to engage with the community as the new executive director of the Fayetteville Dogwood Festival in 2025

PHOTO BY RAYMIE DAY PHOTOGRAPHY Kaylynn Suarez became executive director of the Fayetteville Dogwood Festival in December of 2024. Since then, she has outdone herself at every turn. But it’s not just all her experience, Suarez’s positive, go-get


Editor's note: "I'm Every Woman"

Happy Women’s History Month all! I hope you took some time to reflect on the important women in your life on International Women’s Day this past Saturday, March 8. I myself have had the unofficial theme song of the month “I’m Every Woman” by the irre