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Sampson Community College celebrates groundbreaking for new Health Sciences building
18+ hour, 47+ min ago (159+ words) Community leaders, healthcare partners, elected officials, faculty, staff, students and supporters all gathered at Sampson Community College this morning, July 1, for a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Health Sciences building." Purposefully designed for healthcare education, this state-of-the-art facility will serve…...
Cape Fear Valley Health announces workforce reduction of 200 positions
19+ hour, 28+ min ago (650+ words) Facing declining federal reimbursements and the rising cost of delivering care, Cape Fear Valley Health today announced it will reduce its work force by approximately 200 positions, 138 of which are currently filled. Cape Fear Valley Health recognizes the significant impact this…...
FTCC promotes Capt. Summer Porter to campus police assistant director of public safety and security
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (436+ words) Capt. Porter Capt. Porter has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership, professionalism and a strong commitment to the safety and well-being of the College community. Over the past several years, she has capably performed many of the responsibilities associated with the assistant…...
Hoke County Schools announces leadership transitions
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (136+ words) Hoke County Schools is pleased to announce a series of leadership transitions across the district as it prepares for the upcoming school year." Sandy Grove Middle School and East Hoke Middle School will welcome new principals for the 2026-2027 school year....
A taste of home: Germ'ne's Home Kitchen & Bakery now open
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (331+ words) The Fayetteville community is abuzz over a new Haitian restaurant that opened its doors over the weekend. On Saturday, June 27, friends and family gathered at Germ'ne's Home Kitchen & Bakery, located at 1205 Robeson St. in Fayetteville, to celebrate their long-awaited grand…...
Hundreds call on NC General Assembly to pass a statewide data center ban
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (147+ words) Community members across North Carolina have launched a petition calling on state legislators to stop the reckless expansion of data centers. Residents are demanding that the North Carolina General Assembly: There are nearly 100 data centers in North Carolina, which advocates…...
Brightspeed invests in fiber internet expansion in Robeson County
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (312+ words) Fast internet isn't a luxury; it's an essential for families trying to work from home, students needing reliable access for schoolwork and small businesses looking to grow. That's why Brightspeed is investing in Maxton, N. C. , and surrounding rural communities in Robeson…...
Cumberland Community Foundation leader stepping down after 30 years
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (288+ words) After almost 30 years of leading Cumberland Community Foundation, President & CEO Mary Holmes will'step down'in March 2027. Cumberland Community Foundation helps donors establish charitable funds to support their favorite organizations and the best opportunities in the community every year. CCF invests and…...
NSF renews nearly $2 million for UNCP's COMPASS STEM program
5+ day, 18+ hour ago (542+ words) UNC Pembroke's COMPASS program has received nearly $2 million in renewed funding from the National Science Foundation to support future generations of scientists, researchers and healthcare professionals. The funding represents the third iteration of the grant-funded program at UNCP, known as…...
Publisher's note: Medical marvel
6+ day, 23+ hour ago (305+ words) I'm sorry'what do you mean we're already halfway through June? Wasn't April last week?" You'll have to forgive my confusion. You see, on Friday, June 5, just one day after a successful Power Breakfast, my dear husband brought home a cold'and,…...