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Aug 1, 2024

DEFTECH developments: DEFTECH triples operational strength to support defense industry

The new DEFTECH team includes DEFTECH Director Bob Burton, Program Manager Thomas “J” Gilroy, Program Support Specialist Jaycie Beam and part-timeProgram Manager Todd Ferry.The North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) has significantly reinfor ...

Aug 1, 2024

The perfect match: Massive lead generation platform MatchAwards helps business connect for success

PHOTOS PROVIDED BY MATCHAWARDSIt’s no secret that Fayetteville is a military town. With that status comes an even higher number of local businesses seeking out opportunities through government contracts. MatchAwards is a platform that helps make that ...

Jul 30, 2024

Metronet announces sale of company to to KKR and T-Mobile Joint Venture

Metronet (the “Company”) announced on July 24, 2024, that together with its majority shareholders, Oak Hill Capital (together with its affiliates, “Oak Hill”) and the Cinelli family, it has entered into definitive agreements to sell the Company to a ...

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Introducing Dr. Daniel DeRosa: Cape Fear Valley Health System’s New Orthopedic Spine Surgeon

Posted Aug 19, 2024
Cape Fear Valley Health System is excited to welcome Dr. Daniel DeRosa to our esteemed team of medical professionals. Dr. DeRosa joins us as an orthopedic spine surgeon at Valley Orthopedic and Sports Medicine, bringing with him extensive expertise i
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Jul 15, 2024

Transforming Warfare: New Technology Protects Soldiers

Cadet Aruther Brown with the United States Military Academy at West Point and Soldiers assigned to the 20th Engineer Brigade, XVIII Airborne Corps, watch an unmanned aerial system fly during Sandhills Project 3.0 at Fort Liberty, N.C., July 10, 2024. ...

Jul 3, 2024

Harnett and Cumberland Counties to receive additional funding to expand internet access through broadband program

The North Carolina Department of Information Technology’s (NCDIT) Division of Broadband and Digital Equity announced earlier this week that an additional $112 million in Completing Access to Broadband (CAB) program projects to connect 25,903 househol ...

Jul 1, 2024

Harnett County Economic Development launches new website

Photo provided by: Harnett CountyEconomic Development Harnett County Economic Development just rolled out their newly redesigned website: harnettedc.org. Featuring a clean, simple and comprehensive design, the new website is designed for ea ...

Jun 26, 2024

Third annual Federal Technology Symposium accepting innovative technology submissions

Graphic courtesy of NCMBCThe third annual Federal Technology Symposium (FTS), hosted by the Office of US Senator Thom Tillis, the Office of US Senator Ted Budd, Fayetteville Technical Community College (FTCC), the North Carolina Military Business Cen ...

Jun 7, 2024

UNCP to partner with N.C. State's $30 million Bezos-backed sustainable protein research center

(left to right) Dr. Jim Pfaendtner, NC State, Dr. Robin Gary Cummings, UNCP Chancellor, Andy Jarvis, The Bezos Earth Fund, Dr. Rohan Shirwaiker, NC State, Dr. Andrew Steer, president/CEO of the Bezos Earth Fund, Dr. Randy Woodson, NC State Chancellor ...

May 30, 2024

Full time family: Ross I.T. Services co-owner Kellie Ross finds balance between family and running a business

From right to left: The Ross family includes Ross I.T. Services Founder and Co-owner Sam Ross, the youngest in the family Caroline (7), Co-owner Kellie Ross and oldest daughter Hannah (14). Photo provided by Kellie Ross.For the past 18 years, Kellie ...


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The pursuit of healthfulness: The Harnett Health Foundation continues its mission for healthier Harnett County; New cancer center updates, philanthropy and more

Digital rendering of the future Harnett Health Cancer Center. Image provided by Harnett Health Foundation.Ever dedicated to the health of its community, the Harnett Health Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that seeks to inspire awareness, engage


Publisher's note: A nod to nonprofits

As an entrepreneur and business owner, the term nonprofit has always been a category to try and avoid. When starting out in business, the owner/entrepreneur takes great risk, many times using their own capital to stand up the business. All this is do


Curtains up on Act 2: Cape Fear Regional Theatre prepares to break ground on the next phase of their expansion

Act 1 of CFRT’s expansion has already been completed. It included upgrading the interior of the theatre with wider seats, deeper rows, a new HVAC system and a custom sound system designed by a TONY-Award winning sound designer. Graphic provided by CF