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Aug 13, 2026

Women’s Health Summit: Elevating Maternal, Infant and General Care Aug. 18 at 1 p.m.

Maternal, infant and general care providers, stakeholders and the general public are invited to attend the Women’s Health Summit: Elevating Maternal, Infant and General Care, on Tuesday, Aug. 18 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Cumberland County Department of ...

Aug 13, 2026

New ParkWhiz reservation aims to make Woodpeckers game day parking easier

The City of Fayetteville has launched a prepaid parking program that allows fans to reserve and pay for parking before traveling downtown for games at Segra Stadium. Reservations are available through the ParkWhiz mobile app or online at parkfay ...

Aug 13, 2026

A bank for small businesses: KS Bank opens Lillington branch, discusses expansion into Roseboro

KS Bank celebrated the grand opening of the Lillington branch on Thursday, Aug. 13 at 10 a.m. The branch is located at 709 W. Front St., Lillington. Photo by KS BankKS Bank is expanding its community-focused brand of banking to Lillington, and it doe ...

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The 2026 Medical, Biomedical & Biodefense: Support to America’s Warfighters and Veterans Symposium Will Connect Medical Industry Businesses with Key Federal and Department of War Decision Makers

Posted Aug 2, 2026
The Office of US Senator Thom Tillis, Office of US Senator Ted Budd, the North Carolina Military Business Center, and the North Carolina Biotechnology Center will host the Medical, Biomedical & Biodefense (MBB): Support to America’s Warfight
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Aug 13, 2026

Cumberland County reminds taxpayers of MyCCNCPay digital option

The Cumberland County Tax Administration reminds property owners of MyCCNCPay, a convenient, secure way to pay property taxes online. Cumberland County also offers an Interactive Voice Response (IVR) system for residents to make payments by phone and ...

Aug 13, 2026

Fort Bragg Federal Credit Union donates $3,000 to Army Fisher House; Total support reaches $12,000

From left to right: Theresa Perry, Community Relations Manager; John Miller, Fort Bragg Fisher House Manager; Abby Spencer, Marketing Manager pictured at Fort Bragg Fisher HousePhoto provided by: FBFCUFort Bragg Federal Credit Union (FBFCU) has donat ...

Aug 12, 2026

Park Dental Partners, Inc. announces agreement to acquire Village Family Dental Services Organization

Logo courtesy of Village Family DentalPark Dental Partners, Inc. a leading dental resource organization, recently announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Village Family Dental DSO. The Village Family Dental DSO is current ...

Aug 12, 2026

PAM Health announces plans to open 42-bed medical rehabilitation hospital in Fayetteville

PAM Health has announced plans to develop a 42-bed physical medicine and rehabilitation hospital in Fayetteville, N.C. PAM Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Fayetteville will be one of four new PAM Health inpatient rehabilitation hospitals currently ...

Aug 12, 2026

NCMBC welcomes Katharine Lopez

In this role, Lopez will assist in coordinating purchasing, travel, property control, supply management, print production and statewide events.  ...

Aug 12, 2026

Mid-Carolina Workforce Development Board and the My Future So Bright Program celebrate summer 2026 graduates

These young people spent their summers working with local businesses and developing skills and connections that they will carry with them into their careers and futures. ...


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Bearded soldier to brand manager: Chad Kraken's journey to building his business empire

The KRAKEN-SKULLS brand includes a barbershop, a tattoo shop, a T-shirt company, an embroidery company, a website design company, a media marketing and graphic design company and an auto shop. Photos by GFBJ.When Chad Kraken retired from the military


From agritourism to event spaces: How Fred and Anita Surgeon prioritize people in business

Fred Surgeon, with the support of his wife Anita, owns and operates Surgeon &Associates, Inc, a family of businesses with everything from agritourism, pestcontrol, cleaning services and behavioral health services. Photos provided by Fred Surgeon.


Award-winning acquisition: Coldwell Banker Advantage team celebrates nationwide awards with new leadership

Agents and leadership from Coldwell Banker Advantage and Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage gathered to celebrate one of their own as she was recognized with two national achievements. A new C-Suite leader was also in attendance.