Defending an apolitical military in North Carolina and nationwide
Veterans Day this year came just days after my 20th reunion with my West Point classmates. I spent the weekend reconnecting with friends — some still in uniform, others like me long since transitioned to civilian life — and was reminded of the shared values that first brought us together. I graduated from the U.S. […]
Unidentified Man’s Body Found Near Railroad Tracks in Vander, East of Fayetteville, as Death...
A grim discovery was made in the Vander community just east of Fayetteville this past Saturday as a man's body was found alongside Clinton Road. The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office reported the incident after a 911 call came in at around 2:50 p.m., prompting deputies to respond to the scene in the 3300 Block of...
NC families turn to side hustles during ongoing government shutdown
"It's always nerve-wracking because you're not sure when you're going to go back to work."
Let a bakery handle your Thanksgiving dessert. Here’s a list of 13 in the...
No holiday meal is complete without dessert. Whether you're looking for a classic pumpkin, sweet potato or pecan pie for your Thanksgiving spread or you're in the market for some fun cupcakes for your Christmas party, you've got plenty of local options. Here are 13 bakeries in the Fayetteville area to find pie, cake,...
Announcing the 2025 Health Care Heroes finalists
It’s time yet again to honor the health care workforce keeping our communities safe and healthy!. The Greater Fayetteville Business Journal’s third annual Health Care Heroes event continues its mission to recognize the individuals who exemplify dedication, compassion and leadership in the medical field. After the...
Editor’s note: Put the XMAS decor down
It has been a recent topic of discussion in the Greater Fayetteville Business Journal office as to when it is appropriate to begin putting up Christmas decorations. One of my coworkers shared that the second Halloween ends, her tree is up, another coworker shared that she puts up her decorations when she wants and...
Pumping up the workforce: FTCC launches Cardiovascular Technology Program to meet growing industry demand
Fayetteville Technical Community College (FTCC) is starting a new cardiovascular technology program to establish a pipeline that could cover increased demand for technicians in the cardiovascular health space. The program would have its initial two cohorts starting in the fall of 2026, and would span the course of...
A lasting legacy: Dr. Shelton named winner of 2025 Health Care Heroes Lifetime Achievement...
Dr. Stuart Shelton, a renowned maternal-fetal medicine specialist at Cape Fear Valley Perinatology, has dedicated more than 20 years to providing exceptional high-risk obstetric care, touching the lives of multiple generations of patients. Shelton originally joined Cape Fear Valley Health in 2002 after a military...
New Agreement Offers Cape Fear Community College Students Guaranteed Transfer Path to Campbell University
On November 10, 2025, Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) in Wilmington, North Carolina, and Campbell University signed a new articulation agreement. The agreement creates the Campbell Assured Admission Program, which gives CFCC students a direct path to transfer to Campbell University. The program provides early...
North Carolina City Rejects Factory Expansion Over Contamination Fears
According to the council's documents, Chemours has contaminated the drinking water supply serving 500,000 residents with PFAS.
