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Jan 12, 2026

KS Trust and Wealth Management rebrands as Kestrel Wealth Management, a division of KS Bank, Inc.

Image courtesy of KS BankKestrel Wealth Management, formerly known as KS Trust and Wealth Management, is proud to announce their comprehensive rebrand as they grow in the financial services sector. The company remains a division of KS Bank. The rebra ...

Jan 12, 2026

Michelle Williams appointed as president and CEO of DistiNCtly Fayetteville

Michelle Williams - Photo provided by DistiNCtly FayettevilleDistiNCtly Fayetteville has named Michelle Williams its new president and CEO, effective Jan. 1. A respected hospitality and tourism leader with more than 30 years of experience in hotel sa ...

Jan 9, 2026

Cumberland County bridge requires detours; Road closures start Jan. 12

A popular route in Hope Mills will have a detour starting next week while bridge maintenance is performed.Legion Road near its intersection with Cameron Road will close beginning Jan. 12 for about six weeks, so workers for the N.C. Department of Tran ...

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The Fatal Input: Why Giving Your Sensitive Bid Data to Public AI Might Violate M-25-22 and Kill Your Contract

Posted Jan 1, 2026
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Memorandum M-25-22, “Driving Efficient Acquisition of Artificial Intelligence in Government,” has introduced a powerful, non-negotiable compliance requirement into the federal acquisition lifecycle. For the d
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Jan 9, 2026

Cape Fear Valley Health celebrates new OB/GYN & Midwifery Clinic with ribbon cutting

The new OB/GYN & Midwifery Clinic at 1201 Walter Reed Road in Fayetteville will begin seeing patients on Jan. 12. Photo by GFBJ.Cape Fear Valley Health held a ribbon cutting ceremony today, Jan. 9, to celebrate the opening of the new OB/GYN & ...

Jan 9, 2026

Personal property listing forms now available via eNoticesOnline

Cumberland County Tax Administration announces individual and business personal property listing forms are now available through eNoticesOnline. ...

Jan 9, 2026

City of Fayetteville discusses future fire station; local contractors wanted

The new fire station will be located at the corner of Cedar Creek Road and Fields Road. The new building will be approximately 10,500 square feet and will feature public spaces, including a community room and playground. ...

Jan 8, 2026

Is an aquatic center in Cumberland County's future?

Cumberland County has released a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking qualified consulting firms to serve as project manager for a comprehensive feasibility study for a proposed countywide Aquatic Center.The feasibility study will evaluate community n ...

Jan 8, 2026

Sandhills 10’s blueprint for cinema’s comeback

The new Carolina Extreme Cinema auditorium is now open at Sandhills 10 in Moore County. Photo provided by Jeremy Welman. Against a backdrop of box office decline and streaming competition, Jeremy Welman, managing partner/owner of Carolina Cinema ...

Jan 7, 2026

Fayetteville continues to work toward connectivity, enhancing safety and accessibility

The City of Fayetteville now has a total of 316 miles of sidewalks citywide, with the most recent 5.65 miles being finished in 2025. This year, the City plans to continue expanding connectivity with an investment of $6 million for an additional 9.33 ...


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Questions & Answers: Getting to know Mike Berk, Longleaf Pine Realtors® new CEO

Mike BerkMike Berk is still getting settled into his new office and home, but his enthusiasm for his new role as CEO of Longleaf Pine REALTORS® is already in full swing. Just a few weeks into the job, the association management veteran sat down with