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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 ...

Nov 17, 2025

NCDIT launches Digital Skills Standards to empower North Carolinians with essential digital competencies

The N.C. Department of Information Technology’s (NCDIT) Division of Broadband and Digital Opportunity has announced the publication of the North Carolina Digital Skills Standards, a new framework designed to equip every North Carolinian with the digi ...

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A second chance: Family, faith and a life-saving heart

Posted Jan 20, 2026
Heart disease runs deep in my family. My father, all his brothers—even my own brothers and I—have walked this hard road. I was 36 when I had my first heart attack. That day, Dr. Bacon, with Cape Fear Valley Health, put in three stents and started me
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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 ...

Jun 19, 2025

NC startup Active Defender hosts safety summit & demo day

One of the speakers at the event was former FBI agent Rob DePriest. Photo provided by Active Defender. Active Defender, an industry leader in school safety solutions and emergency communications, brought educators, parents and public safety prof ...


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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