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Aug 15, 2025

Cumberland County property tax bills mailed Aug. 15; multiple payment options now available

Cumberland County Tax Administration mailed 2025 property tax bills on Aug. 15, 2025. The payment deadline is Jan. 5, 2026. Beginning Jan. 6, 2026, unpaid balances will incur 2% interest for the first month, then 0.75% each month thereafter.Multiple ...

Aug 14, 2025

NC Quick Pass now available in Harris Teeter locations across North Carolina

NC Quick Pass is now partnering with Harris Teeter, adding the NC Quick Pass Sticker to 150 stores across all of North Carolina and nearly tripling the number of retailers selling Transponders on the Go.“No matter where you live in North Carolina, pu ...

Aug 14, 2025

My Future So Bright program celebrates third successful year in Fayetteville

A total of 84 interns participated in this year’s My Future so bright program. At the graduation ceremony held on Aug. 1, each student was able to receive their graduation certificates from Mid-Carolina Regional Council Executive Director Samant ...

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AI in Cybersecurity: A Double-Edged Sword for SMBs

Posted Apr 30, 2025
As an IT leader for the last 10 years that works with hundreds of small and mid-sized businesses, I’ve seen firsthand how AI is reshaping the way we operate—and not always for the better. While AI has enormous potential to boost productivity, improve
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Aug 14, 2025

Sampson County Board of Commissioners to receive economic development strategic plan on Aug. 19

In early 2025, the Sampson County Board of Commissioners launched a comprehensive effort to develop a new Strategic Plan for Sampson County Economic Development, reflecting the Board’s strong commitment to creating a clear and actionable roadmap for ...

Aug 13, 2025

Cape Fear Valley Health receives $1.5M grant from The Duke Endowment

Cape Fear Valley Health has received a $1.5 million grant from The Duke Endowment to support start-up operational costs for the new Methodist University Cape Fear Valley School of Medicine.The grant will help fund critical early infrastructure and op ...

Aug 13, 2025

Cumberland County Tax Administration adds gross receipt taxes to MyCCNCPay

Cumberland County’s Tax Administration Office announced the addition of online payments for Gross Receipt Taxes through the county’s official payment app, MyCCNCPay. With the addition of this service, business owners operating within the Food and Bev ...

Aug 13, 2025

Temporary closure of Dick Street begins Wednesday, Aug.13

A portion of Dick Street, in front of the Cumberland County Law Enforcement Center (LEC), will be closed from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 13, to allow for maintenance work. The work will require the use of a crane, which will block vehi ...

Aug 13, 2025

Cumberland County School Board approves new chief academic officer and two principals; superintendent announces principal transfer

During Tuesday evening’s Cumberland County Board of Education meeting, the Board approved Cumberland County Schools (CCS) Superintendent Dr. Eric C. Bracy’s recommendations for the appointments of Dr. Tonya Williams-Leathers as Chief Academic Officer, Tiana Thompson as principal of Morganton Road Elementary School and Elan Goodman-Robinson as principal of Luther “Nick” Jeralds Middle School. Dr. Bracy also announced the transfer of Dr. Christin A. Etchison to serve as the principal of Seventy-First Classical Middle School. ...

Aug 13, 2025

FirstHealth hospitals recognized with national awards for stroke and heart failure care

FirstHealth hospitals have again been recognized by the American Heart Association for excellence in stroke and heart failure care. ...


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Editor's note: That's three for me!

GFBJ staff joined by Publisher Marty Cayton’s wife pictured at the 2025 Q2 Power Breakfast. Left to right: Faith Hatton, Joy Cayton, Marty Cayton, Ellie Rhoades and Stephanie Meador.Well, in case LinkedIn failed to inform you I have now been at the G


Driving health forward: Campbell University's station house nears completion for med school mobile units

The 6,000-square-foot station house will provide cover and added security for Campbell’s four mobile clinics. Construction is expected to be wrapped in August of 2025. Photos by Campbell University. Campbell’s four Mobile Health and Education Cl


Trades transforming futures: Miller-Motte College President champions growth, trades education and community impact

Dr. Geddis  Dr. Janell Geddis assumed the role of president for Miller-Motte College’s Fayetteville campus in February of 2024. Dr. Geddis joined MMC with 15 years of experience in higher education, with most of her roles serving community