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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 ...

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License Plate Recognition: The New Standard for Business and Community

Posted Oct 2, 2025
Security threats are no longer limited to doors and windows. Vehicles are often at the center of crime—whether it’s theft, vandalism, or unauthorized access. That’s why businesses and homeowners associations (HOAs) across the country are turning to l
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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 ...

Jun 18, 2025

NC TECH now accepting awards applications for 2025

The North Carolina Technology Association (NC TECH) and presenting sponsor, Cherry Bekaert, is now accepting applications for the NC TECH Awards, the state’s premier technology awards program. Applications will be accepted through July 25. Finalists ...

Jun 12, 2025

Local leaders learn to apply AI like an expert at Power Breakfast

From left to right: Jaron Cayton, Faith Hatton, Dr. Sambit Bhattacharya, Karly Pavlinac, Ashlee Russell and Marty Cayton. Photo by GFBJ.At today’s Power Breakfast entitled Applied Intelligence - The AI Revolution in Business, four local professionals ...

Jun 12, 2025

High-Speed internet projects announced in 26 Counties, 10,076 households & businesses

The office of NC Governor Josh Stein has announced more than $58 million in Completing Access to Broadband (CAB) program projects to connect 10,076 households and businesses in 26 counties to high-speed internet. “Good partnerships between our c ...


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Mission accomplished: Womack Army Medical Center's 2025 Nurse Summer Training Program sees successful results

All smiles on graduation day! (From left to right: Back row: Col. Donald Kimbler, Cadet John Lopes, Cadet Priscilla Wright, Cadet Jakob Feaster, Maj. Cameron Player, Col. Guy St. Louis; Middle row: Capt. Carmen Williams, Cadet Nyah Marzan, Cadet Madi


Bringing care closer: Cape Fear Valley Health Expands adolescent behavioral health services with new Lillington facility

CFVH celebrated the groundbreaking for their new adolescent inpatient psychiatric unit in Lillington on Jan. 31. The facility is estimated to be completed by December of this year and is located on the campus of Central Harnett Hospital at 215 Bright


Celebrating 75 years of service: Honoring Sampson Regional Medical Center's rich legacy

 The 75th Anniversary Celebration featured remarks from hospital and community leaders, as well as historical displays showcasing the hospital’s journey. Photos by GFBJ.On Friday, Oct. 10, Sampson Regional Medical Center celebrated 75 years of s