Residential Real Estate

Aug 14, 2026

Dunn Area Chamber of Commerce hosts ribbon-cutting for Dream Finders Homes' new community in Dunn: Cameron Crossing

The community offers seven floor plans to choose from. Homesites range from .50 to 2.0 acres, with thoughtfully designed floor plans by Dream Finders Homes. ...

Jul 30, 2026

Award-winning acquisition: Coldwell Banker Advantage team celebrates nationwide awards with new leadership

Agents and leadership from Coldwell Banker Advantage and Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage gathered to celebrate one of their own as she was recognized with two national achievements. A new C-Suite leader was also in attendance. ...

Jul 24, 2026

City of Fayetteville’s Homebuying HERO Program opens more doors to homeownership with revised guidelines

The City of Fayetteville is investing in more opportunities for residents to achieve homeownership with updated guidelines and renewed funding for its Homebuying HERO (Homebuyer Education and Readiness Opportunity) Program. ...

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Fayetteville State University embraces a new era of social work training

Posted Jul 29, 2026
Fayetteville State University’s Master of Social Work (MSW) program serves as one of the region’s strongest pipelines for well-prepared social workers, particularly in high-need areas like child welfare and public health.Fayetteville State’s hybrid M
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Jun 26, 2026

Cliffmore Park Apartments celebrates grand opening

Photo courtesy of Remnant ManagementWNC & Associates, Inc. (WNC) joined Resource Housing Group, Inc. and East Carolina Community Development, Inc. to celebrate the grand opening of Cliffmore Park, a new 72-unit affordable housing community for ad ...

Jun 26, 2026

USDA Rural Development participating in National Homeownership Event in Lumberton

The families partnered with Rural Development, utilizing the Single-Family Housing Direct Home Loans program, also known as the Section 502 Direct Loan Program. ...

Jun 19, 2026

May 2026 housing market update: Inventory continues to grow as pending sales rise

May’s data points to a regional housing market that remains active, but more balanced and selective than the highly compressed market conditions seen in recent years. ...

Jun 12, 2026

Fayetteville nonprofit announces Inasmuch Village, a permanent housing community for homeless Veterans

Designed by Fayetteville architect Andrew “Andy” Privette, each approximately 600-square-foot cottage will provide residents with privacy, stability and access to a supportive community. ...

Jun 12, 2026

Building hope: RAV works to bring tiny homes for homeless Veterans to Fayetteville

Shawn Batien, the executive director of Redeploying American Veterans, and his partners are planning to build a village of tiny homes in Fayetteville to house former U.S. Military members and provide them with stability. ...

Jun 5, 2026

Smith Douglas Homes to celebrate opening of Dry Creek Village

Join Smith Douglas Homes on Saturday, June 13, for the Grand Opening at Dry Creek Village. Explore their new Lillington community and be the first to see the McGinnis model home. ...


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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.