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Apr 17, 2026

Elevating the golf experience: The entrepreneurs behind Chip Shot Golf's ambitious drone delivery vision

Bobby Kulp and Forth Heffner, the entrepreneurs behind Chip Shot Golf, are hoping their drone delivery service can become a household name for golfers who want to experience maximum comfort on demand. Photo provided by Kulp.An entrepreneur and tech w ...

Dec 18, 2025

XVIII Airborne Corps concludes exercise Scarlet Dragon, advancing joint force capabilities with AI and new technology

An AH-64 Apache helicopter provides aerial overwatch during Scarlet Dragon 26-1 at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Dec. 9, 2025. The exercise tests how aviation platforms integrate with ground-based air defense systems to create a shared air picture and ...

Nov 19, 2025

Innovation and industry converge at FSU’s second annual Fintech & Insurtech Conference

Teena Piccione, secretary and state chief information officer of the North Carolina Department of Information Technology, delivers a keynote address during Fayetteville State University’s Fintech and Insurtech Conference on Oct. 30. Piccione spoke on ...

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Why Skilled Trades Matter: Addressing the Decline and Urgent Need in Plumbing and HVAC

Posted Apr 1, 2026
Amidst the technological revolution and evolving workforce, skilled trades remain a  lynchpin of society. The roles of plumbers and HVAC technicians are critical—not only for daily  comfort and safety, but for broader economic stability. Ho
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Oct 16, 2025

Fly hard: FCEDC’s drone competition brings together pilots, vendors and more from around the country

 The Fayetteville Cumberland Economic Development Corporation brought international attention to the region with the successful launch of their inaugural drone competition which took place on Oct. 8-9. The event combined military, academic ...

Oct 1, 2025

Game of drones: FCEDC’s upcoming drone competition pits the best against the best in military and regional technology

The Fayetteville Cumberland Economic Development Corporation (FCEDC) is preparing to host its first drone competition taking place on Oct. 8-9 at The Range Complex in Cumberland County. There’s an open call out for drone enthusiasts across the c ...

Sep 26, 2025

Future technology now: The 2025 Federal Technology Symposium returned to FTCC to connect and provide solutions to military buyers

TCOM staff (pictured) partnered with Richard Childress Racing’s VP of Outside Services Mike Brown to demonstrate their Falcon Medium Tethered UAS drone launching from a 6X6 Mothership vehicle. Photo by GFBJ.On Wednesday, Sept. 10, government contract ...

Aug 28, 2025

FCEDC to host first-ever premier drone competition

The Fayetteville Cumberland Economic Development Corporation (FCEDC) is excited to host a first-of-its-kind drone competition. Through partnership with NC Innovation, America Makes and The Range Complex, the two-day event is set for Oct. 8-9, at The ...

Jul 24, 2025

Transformation in contact: The 2025 Federal Technology Symposium will foster strategic collaboration to find solutions to modern warfighting challenges

Benefit from extensive networking opportunities to connect you with influential leaders, peers andpotential collaborators. Photo provided by NCMBC.The Federal Technology Symposium is an annual event that brings together warfighting challenges ascerta ...

Jul 23, 2025

NGA, XVIII Airborne Corps successfully tests new AI tool

A member of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency’s Warfighter Support Office monitors the real-time data feed as the drone collects data over the Army’s training setup, as part of testing a prototype capability known as the GEOINT AI/ML Based ...


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Editor's note: Happy Mother's Day

Photo provided by magnific.comWith Mother’s Day coming up this weekend, I’d like to give a shoutout to my wonderful mom, who has done so much to shape me into the person I am today. My mom, Jeanne Meador, is a brilliant example of a selfless, in


Mental health milestone: FSU celebrates $1.45M investment in student mental health and accessibility

At center, Chancellor Darrell T. Allison and Juanette Council, Ed.D., vice chancellor for student affairs, cut the ribbon to celebrate the grand reopening of Fayetteville State University's newly renovated Spaulding Building, joined by campus leaders


A hub for innovation: FCEDC repurposes landmark Fayetteville building into a future-focused hub

FCEDC has officially moved its staff and operations to 611 W. Russell St. The 35,800- square-foot center was previously home to Homemakers Furniture and Interiors. Renovations began in the fall of 2025 and are expected to be completed in the next six to eight months. Currently, FCEDC staff are working within an open 7,500-square-foot floor plan as initial improvements progress.