Dr. Karen Ashley joins Carolina Eye Associates
Carolina Eye Associates is excited to announce the addition of Karen B. Ashley, MD, to their medical staff. Dr. Ashley is a specialist in oculoplastic and orbital surgery. She will be treating patients in the Dunn, Fayetteville and Southern Pines clinics. Dr. Ashley attended the University of Virginia, where she...
Arts Council Director of Development Josh Murray graduates from Leadership Fayetteville program
The Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County’s Director of Development Josh Murray has officially graduated from the Greater Fayetteville Chamber’s Leadership Fayetteville program as a member of the Class of 2026. This achievement exemplifies Murray’s ongoing commitment to professional excellence, regional econom
Fayetteville State University announces three leadership appointments
Fayetteville State University recently announced three leadership appointments that will support the university’s academic mission, operational effectiveness, and strategic priorities. The appointments include Wesley T. Church II, Ph.D., as dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences; Willie D. Moore as assoc
Couple plans to turn vacant Fayetteville building into indoor bar and dog park
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) — A vacant Fayetteville building could soon become a new destination for dogs and their owners. Janica Hughey and her husband Marty are working to transform a former K-9 training facility into Max Mosley’s, a proposed indoor dog park and bar named after their dog.
Sumpter sworn in as Red Springs mayor
RED SPRINGS — Mayor Caroline Sumpter was publicly sworn in as the first woman and second African-American to become mayor of Red Springs on Tuesday. Sumpter officially took office on June 5; the public ceremony was held Tuesday. Members of the public were invited, along with members of the North Carolina Supreme Court
North Carolina has 12th most dog attacks on mail carriers; Raleigh 2nd in the...
North Carolina had the 12th most dog attacks on mail carriers in the nation last year, the United States Postal Service said.
Dancing Without Sin: Dancing into Faith and Fitness
Move over Dancing with the Stars — Dancing Without Sin® Fitness is to Fayetteville and Cumberland County what DWTS is to Hollywood, and then some. CEO/Owner Stephanie Brown Kegler impacts her clients’ physical, cognitive and spiritual health through dance, exercise, nutrition and mindful, faith-filled practices. Kegler
CCF contributes $1M to new Methodist University Cape Fear Valley Health School of Medicine
Cumberland Community Foundation (CCF) has taken a monumental step in supporting the new Methodist University Cape Fear Valley Health School of Medicine (SOM) with a gift of $1 million. Specifically, the gift will support SOM start-up expenses and medical student scholarships. “The Methodist University Cape Fear Valley
Cape Fear Valley Health announces opening of new Community Mental Health Center in Dunn
Cape Fear Valley Health is expanding access to behavioral health services with the opening of the new Community Mental Health Center – Dunn on June 22. Located at 805 Tilghman Drive, Suite A, the new clinic will provide comprehensive mental health services for children, teens, and adults throughout Dunn and the surroun
Drone maker lands in Southern Pines
North Carolina lacks an established prime military industry, such as Virginia’s shipyards or Texas’ F-35 manufacturing base, despite the presence of large bases like Fort Bragg and Camp Lejeune. However, drone manufacturer Delta Black sees the state’s growth in unmanned systems and defense manufacturing as an opportuni

















