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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 ...

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ArtScape 9 Brings New Public Art and Sponsorship Opportunities to Downtown Fayetteville

Posted Jun 9, 2025
This July, the Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County will unveil ArtScape 9, the latest installment of its transformative public art initiative. Celebrated for converting downtown into an immersive open-air gallery, ArtScape continues to def
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May 29, 2025

Tech for a cause: 2025 Tech ID Day showcases new innovations while supporting warfighters and a good cause

To wrap up the first day, attendees were able to meet up for a social event at the Brad Halling American Whiskey Ko. in Southern Pines where a $10,000 check was presented to the Joint Special Operations Foundation for their scholarship fund. Photo pr ...

May 1, 2025

Harnett County selected to receive high-speed internet expansion

Governor Josh Stein recently announced that Harnett County is among 30 counties selected to receive funding through the Completing Access to Broadband (CAB) program, an initiative focused on expanding access to high-speed internet for unserved and un ...

Apr 24, 2025

Fourth annual Tech ID Day returns in 2025; Pinehurst based AIC welcomes government agencies to view new technology

Graphic provided by: AIC A day dedicated to putting technology focused government contractors is coming up soon. The fourth annual Technology Innovation Demonstration Day (Tech ID Day) will be returning to the Oak Grove Technologies (OGT) Traini ...

Mar 24, 2025

NCDMV kiosk pilot program hits 25,000 transactions in one year; additional kiosk coming to Fayetteville

Photo provided by: NCDMV The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles self-service kiosk pilot in grocery stores has hit a significant milestone in its first year. Since its launch last March, 25,000 customers have accessed DMV services at select Harris ...

Mar 6, 2025

Geranium Geospatial Solutions: Fayetteville-based company utilizes geographic information systems to provide "smarter solutions through strategic insight"

Left: GGS can help you camp smarter leveraging geospatial technology to enhance your camping experience by offering custom mapping & route planning, weather & environmental monitoring, resource & accessibility mapping and more! Right: GGS ...

Feb 6, 2025

TechNet 2025: The annual technology exhibition and symposium returns to showcase the latest in technology to the community

AFCEA North Carolina is hosting its annual TechNet Fort Liberty Symposium and Exposition from Feb. 5-7 with the theme “Integrated Defense: Advancing National Security through Emerging Technologies and Collaborative Strategies.” Photo provided by AFCE ...


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Wrapping up nicely: Major construction finishes up on new R & R Brewing location coming soon to downtown Clinton

Since announcing their intention to move into the historical Henry Vann building in 2023, the R & R team has been busy working with local and state historical preservation organizations to renovate the building.


Rich in memories: Rich Farm & Venue offers affordable space with modern amenities for customers to reserve for their special celebrations

Rich Farm & Venue is a 37-acre space with amenities suitable for any occasion such as weddings, birthday parties and more. Photos provided by Rich Farm & Venue. Rich Farm & Venue in the town of Roseboro combines affordable prices and


A novel concept: New bookstore and wine bar coming to downtown Fayetteville

Kellie Artis is the owner of Bound & Vine, a soon-to-open independent bookstore and wine bar. Photo by GFBJ. Bookworms and wine lovers are in for a treat as downtown’s newest tenant prepares to open later this year. Kellie Artis is the