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Apr 29, 2026

WAMC’S OR expansion will enhance surgical capabilities with state-of-the-art technology

Womack Army Medical Center recently enhanced its surgical suite with the acquisition of the da Vinci 5 (DV5), the most sophisticated robotic surgery platform currently available. Photo provided by WAMC.Womack Army Medical Center (WAMC) is set to unde ...

Apr 29, 2026

KS Bank to expand to Lillington, N.C.

Image courtesy of KS BankKS Bank is expanding to Lillington, N.C. The bank recently purchased property at 709 W. Front Street in Lillington, where it intends to operate the new branch. KS Bank has received regulatory approval from the Federal Deposit ...

Apr 29, 2026

City awards $100K to community partners for Safe Space Activation initiative

Four community-based organizations were named the inaugural recipients of the Safe Space Activation Grant. Each awardee received $25,000 to activate safe, welcoming and resource-connected spaces in neighborhoods across the city. ...

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How to turn business risk into resilience: Four proactive steps every business needs to take

Posted Apr 1, 2026
Running a small or midsize business means balancing challenges with opportunity. But according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, one in four small businesses are just one disruption away from shutting down.1  When a single storm, system outa
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Apr 29, 2026

Fayetteville Fleet Division recognized among 100 Best Fleets in the Americas

Established in 2023, the City’s Fleet Management Division has quickly become a high-performing operation, delivering reliable service, strong fiscal management and efficiency in a high-demand municipal environment. ...

Apr 29, 2026

Harnett County Community Paramedics receive 2025 Heart of Crisis Intervention Team Award

The Heart of CIT award is considered to be the highest CIT award to be given to a CIT-certified officer, first responder, group, provider or partner that exemplifies what the CIT Program is about. ...

Apr 29, 2026

SeQuenna Townsend Pennix receives exclusive UNC System Professional Development Grant

Fayetteville State University Director of New Student Orientation SeQuenna Townsend Pennix recently secured the Janet B. Royster Memorial Staff Scholarship Professional Development Grant, which is a system-wide honor reserved for the most dedicated staff members in the state. ...

Apr 28, 2026

Fayetteville State University celebrates grand opening of new Center for Counseling and Accessibility Services

At center, Chancellor Darrell T. Allison and Juanette Council, Ed.D., vice chancellor for student affairs, cut the ribbon to celebrate the grand reopening of Fayetteville State University's newly renovated Spaulding Building, joined by campus leaders ...

Apr 28, 2026

SBA announces new “Made in America Loan Guarantee”

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that small manufacturers across the country will soon be eligible for enhanced support through the SBA’s International Trade Loan (ITL) Program. The loans, which come with a 90% federal guarantee ...

Apr 28, 2026

Country Fish Fry closes after 35 years in Fayetteville

After 35 faithful years of serving Fayetteville, a familiar seafood restaurant has announced it has closed its doors permanently.  ...


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A new chapter: Book Black Women Inc. deepens impact with new partnerships and new programming

In just four short years, Book Black Women Inc. has flourished exponentially. New partnerships, serious sponsorships, a new location and putting on an all-original play are just some of the accomplishments on the horizon for Ayana Washington’s creati


Elevating the golf experience: The entrepreneurs behind Chip Shot Golf's ambitious drone delivery vision

Bobby Kulp and Forth Heffner, the entrepreneurs behind Chip Shot Golf, are hoping their drone delivery service can become a household name for golfers who want to experience maximum comfort on demand. Photo provided by Kulp.An entrepreneur and tech w


Editor's note: Celebrating Spring in Fayetteville

Photo by Stephanie MeadorAs the trees and bushes bloom and the weather heats up, I’m enjoying spending more and more time outdoors, walking on trails, dining on patios and even driving with the windows down to soak in the fresh air. I’ve always