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Raeford driver license office expanding service to five days a week; Service expansion as part of NCDMV Staffing Plan
18+ hour, 9+ min ago (272+ words) As outlined in the N. C. Division of Motor Vehicles" Staffing Plan, the part-time driver license office in Raeford will begin offering full-time services to customers Monday-Friday from 8 a. m. -5 p. m. on April 8. "This expansion is part of our ongoing, data-driven effort to improve service,…...
Fort Bragg Federal Credit Union donates $10, 000 to United Way of Cumberland County
18+ hour, 17+ min ago (238+ words) Fort Bragg Federal Credit Union (FBFCU) has donated $10, 000 to United Way of Cumberland County, continuing a strong partnership dedicated to supporting and strengthening local resources throughout Cumberland County. United Way of Cumberland County works to improve lives across the community…...
The Coffee Scene announces abrupt closure of all Fayetteville locations - Greater Fayetteville Business Journal
22+ hour, 50+ min ago (153+ words) The Coffee Scene announces abrupt closure of all Fayetteville locations'Greater Fayetteville Business Journal The Coffee Scene announces abrupt closure of all Fayetteville locations By Staff Report, posted Apr 8, 2026 on Biz Fayetteville. com The Coffee Scene, a longtime staple in Fayetteville…...
The Coffee Scene announces abrupt closure of all Fayetteville locations
23+ hour, 28+ min ago (213+ words) The Coffee Scene, a longtime staple in Fayetteville serving customers for almost three decades, has just announced it has permanently closed. This news comes just over a year after Stacey and Chad Chapman purchased the business and assumed ownership of…...
UNCP receives $4. 86 million from Golden LEAF for optometry program
21+ hour, 59+ min ago (454+ words) Golden LEAF has awarded $4, 864, 368 to support the UNCP College of Optometric Medicine, funding critical clinical and training lab equipment to enable hands-on learning and advanced technology-based patient care. The College of Optometric Medicine will be housed in the university's new…...
UNC Pembroke earns State Building Commission Merit Award
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (581+ words) The University of North Carolina at Pembroke has been awarded the State Building Commission Merit Award for Excellence in Project Implementation for its innovative Village Apartments demolition project, a first-of-its-kind initiative in North Carolina that combined cost savings, public safety…...
Hutchens Law Firm celebrates team members named to 2026 Legal Elite by Business North Carolina
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (228+ words) Hutchens Law Firm is proud to share that multiple attorneys from their team have been named to the 2026 Legal Elite by Business North Carolina. This honor reflects the company's commitment to delivering strong results for the clients and communities they…...
No Joke: Restaurants confirm they're here to stay after community support on April 1
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (621+ words) Local restaurants leaned into the spirit of April Fools" Day this past week, taking to social media with playful pranks that quickly caught the attention of their communities'only to be met with an overwhelming show of support from loyal customers....
Bladen Community College to host Small Business Expo on April 29
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (405+ words) Graphic courtesy of Bladen County Bladen Community College will host the Bladen County Small Business Expo on Wednesday, April 29, from 10: 00 a. m. to 2: 00 p. m. in the college auditorium. This dynamic, business-to-business event is designed to bring together entrepreneurs, startups and established businesses from…...
Weld Wars at Miller-Motte College Fayetteville
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (255+ words) Miller-Motte College Fayetteville invites you to attend Weld Wars 2026 on April 17, a hands-on career exploration event for students and community members interested in welding and skilled trades careers. This interactive event is designed to showcase the training, equipment and real-world…...