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Sep 10, 2026

Fort Bragg goes nuclear: Antares awarded Army Janus Program agreement to construct and operate nuclear microreactor power at Fort Bragg

From left to right: US Secretary of Energy Chris Wright with Antares Co-founder and CEO Jordan Bramble. Photos courtesy of Antares Nuclear, Inc. Antares Nuclear, Inc. recently announced that it has been awarded an Other Transactions Authority ag ...

Sep 9, 2026

Pinehurst No. 11 to open March 29, 2027

Pinehurst No. 11, 13th Hole. Photo provided by Pinehurst ResortPinehurst Resort recently announced that Pinehurst No. 11 will debut on March 29, 2027, marking another milestone in the longtime relationship between Bill Coore, Ben Crenshaw and the Cra ...

Sep 9, 2026

Existing steel fabrication manufacturer announces $22 million expansion project in Fayetteville

Photo provided by FCEDCSteelFab, Inc., a North Carolina-founded manufacturer specializing in structural steel fabrication, has announced plans to expand its Fayetteville operations. The project represents a $22 million investment and will create 42 n ...

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Understanding 1031 Exchanges: A Strategic Tool for Real Estate Investors

Posted Sep 1, 2026
For real estate investors, selling appreciated property can trigger capital gains taxes and depreciation recapture. A Section 1031 exchange allows those taxes to be deferred, preserving more capital for reinvestment, but the rules are technical and m
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Sep 9, 2026

Fort Bragg Federal Credit Union announces three new positions in Q3

Fort Bragg Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce the hiring and promotion of three team members. Joey Hancock has joined the Credit Union as training manager; Faith Myers has joined the Credit Union as senior vice president of credit administration; and Shantrice Watkins has been promoted to branch manager II. ...

Sep 9, 2026

S&P Global Ratings raises Fayetteville State University credit rating to ‘A’ on improved enrollment

S&P Global Ratings raised Fayetteville State University’s issuer credit rating from A- to A as of Sept. 4. The agency cited the university’s increasing financial resources, growing enrollment, robust state support and sound stewardship. ...

Sep 9, 2026

Fayetteville PWC lineworkers earn top honors at 2026 NCAMES Lineman Rodeo

The Fayetteville Public Works Commission is proud to recognize four of its lineworkers for earning top honors at the 2026 North Carolina Association of Municipal Electric Systems Lineman Rodeo. ...

Sep 9, 2026

DSS receives 2026 Innovation Award for collaborative child welfare partnership

Cumberland County Department of Social Services (DSS) received the 2026 Innovation Award in the large‑county category for its partnership and collaboration with the Professional Advisory Council and the Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration. ...

Sep 8, 2026

Harnett students build skills and knowledge in new pre-apprenticeship program

Anthony Garner, Lead Instructor for Electrical Systems at CCCC, chats with a student in the Careers Electric Summer Academy. Students spent eight weeks learning about topics like electrical theory, construction safety, and blueprint reading.Central C ...

Sep 8, 2026

From superintendent to startup founder: Dr. Jennifer Smith's vision for a 24-hour childcare center in Bladen County

Bladen County has a contestant in the statewide Startup Showdown, a business startup competition from the Small Business Center Network and Wells Fargo. Dr. Jennifer Smith is one of 17 contestants, and she is representing not just Bladen County but t ...


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Fort Bragg goes nuclear: Antares awarded Army Janus Program agreement to construct and operate nuclear microreactor power at Fort Bragg

From left to right: US Secretary of Energy Chris Wright with Antares Co-founder and CEO Jordan Bramble. Photos courtesy of Antares Nuclear, Inc. Antares Nuclear, Inc. recently announced that it has been awarded an Other Transactions Authority ag


From superintendent to startup founder: Dr. Jennifer Smith's vision for a 24-hour childcare center in Bladen County

Bladen County has a contestant in the statewide Startup Showdown, a business startup competition from the Small Business Center Network and Wells Fargo. Dr. Jennifer Smith is one of 17 contestants, and she is representing not just Bladen County but t