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1 month ago | 
bizfayetteville.com | Jon Bius |Michael Houck
Golden Corral, the nation’s largest grill-buffet restaurant chain is introducing a fresh way for guests to enjoy its most popular dishes: Golden Corral Favorites. This new fast-casual concept offers a selection of the brand’s signature foods in a streamlined, quick-service format, delivering the same flavors with added convenience. The brand’s first iteration of a fast-casual concept, Homeward Kitchen in Southern Pines, North Carolina, will close its doors on Feb.
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1 month ago | 
bizfayetteville.com | Michael Houck |Jon Bius
The Town of Hope Mills Board of Commissioners held a public meeting with the County’s State Legislative Delegation on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025. The meeting was held to present key funding priorities for Hope Mills which were focused on Parks and Recreation initiatives. Held in the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) at the John W.
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2 months ago | 
bizfayetteville.com | Faith Hatton |Jon Bius |Michael Houck
The First Power Breakfast of the year is here. The business community is invited to join the Greater Fayetteville Business Journal (GFBJ) at the Cape Fear Botanical Garden in the Ralph and Linda Huff Orangery on Feb. 27 from 7:30-9:30 a.m. To break in the new year, attendees will gain valuable insights into the evolving economic landscape from a leading voice in monetary policy.
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2 months ago | 
bizfayetteville.com | Michael Houck |Jon Bius |Jaron Cayton
Cumberland County Schools (CCS) Superintendent Dr. Marvin Connelly, Jr., a trailblazing leader in North Carolina education, is set to receive one of the industry's distinguished honors--induction into the prestigious East Carolina University (ECU) College of Education Educators Hall of Fame.
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2 months ago | 
bizfayetteville.com | Jaron Cayton |Jon Bius |Michael Houck
Yesterday, Feb. 10, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth signed a memorandum renaming Fort Liberty in North Carolina to Fort Bragg. The new name now pays tribute to a different significant military figure in history, Pfc. Roland L. Bragg. Bragg was a World War II hero who earned the Silver Star and Purple Heart for his exceptional courage during the Battle of the Bulge.
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2 months ago | 
bizfayetteville.com | Faith Hatton |Luke P. Wheeler |Jon Bius
North Carolina based seafood franchise Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar is looking for a new partner to continue expansion across the state. The first Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar got its start in 2007 in a 900-square-foot location in Carolina Beach, NC. Since then, the franchise has grown to include locations across six states with their largest footprint being in North Carolina with ten locations.
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2 months ago | 
bizfayetteville.com | Faith Hatton |Michael Houck |Jon Bius |Luke P. Wheeler
While still relatively new to the area, Culver’s of Hope Mills is already working to connect with the community and give back. The fresh new fast food option opened in Hope Mills at 3320 S. Peake Drive on Oct. 14, 2024. Since then, the team has begun hosting “Share Nights,” local fundraising campaigns that allows the chain to partner with local groups and programs to fundraise while also supporting a local business.
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2 months ago | 
bizfayetteville.com | Luke P. Wheeler |Jon Bius |Michael Houck
Death has no timeline, and while individuals can do their best to prepare themselves and their families for the inevitable, it is ultimately something out of our control. When the time comes, it is soothing to be in the presence of someone caring and compassionate. That is why Cape Fear Valley Medical Center has introduced a new volunteer program focused on comforting dying inpatients who do not have family or other loved ones who can be there.
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2 months ago | 
bizfayetteville.com | Michael Houck |Jon Bius
In spite of the chilly weather conditions, Sandhills Community College hosted a recent gathering of North Carolina Community College presidents at its Pinehurst campus and in the Pinehurst community on Jan. 22-24, 2025. They co-hosted the NC Association of Community College Presidents (NCACCP) Winter Conference with community college partners from Bladen, Central Carolina, Montgomery, Richmond, Robeson, and Southeastern.
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2 months ago | 
bizfayetteville.com | Stephanie Meador |Erin Ananian-Gentile |Jon Bius |Ruhama Bond
The Buzzzed Mobile Bar & Coffee House is gearing up for its official launch in April 2025. Gary Fisher, a Veteran, and his daughter will be serving up specialty coffees, alcoholic beverages, Lotus energy drinks and more at events like the craft fair at Castle Hoke. They’ve also partnered with the Carolina Crew women’s soccer team and will be at their events as well. One of the focuses of the brand is on using more natural ingredients. Fisher is excited to bring Lotus energy drinks to their menu.
