From Surviving to Thriving, Jesse’s Journey with Weight-Loss Surgery
PINEHURST, N.C.—Jesse Weiss has spent nine years caring for others as a nurse on the inpatient oncology unit at Moore Regional Hospital. When his own health reached a breaking point, he turned to weight-loss surgery and discovered something life changing—the power to reclaim his health, restore his joy and inspire his family. “I’ve always struggled with my weight,” Weiss admits. “In my early 30s, I was the healthiest I had ever been—exercising, eating well and feeling great. But life happened. I changed
Crown Complex Announces AMA Partzilla Regional Arenacross Series at the Crown Coliseum
Crown Complex Announces AMA Partzilla Regional Arenacross Series at the Crown ColiseumFAYETTEVILLE, NC (Sept. 16, 2025) –Get ready for two nights of heart-pounding, high-flying action as the AMA Partzilla Regional Arenacross Series storms into the Crown Coliseum on Friday, November 21 and Saturday, November 22! Featuring top amateur and professional riders from across the region, this electrifying event promises family-friendly adrenaline and edge-of-your-seat excitement. Fans will witness bar-to-bar
Community Development Public Comment Period for CAPER
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – In a continued effort to enhance citizen participation, Cumberland County Community Development (CCCD) has made available for review and comment a draft of the Program Year (PY) 2024 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) from Sept. 15 to Sept. 30, 2025. The CAPER provides information about Cumberland County’s use of the Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnership Act grant funds during PY2024 (July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025). This
Hinkamp Jewelers Celebrates 70 Years in Business!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Wally Hinkamp, OwnerAugust 21, 2025 910-864-2965 hinkampjewelry@yahoo.com
Lumbee Guaranty Bank Welcomes New Cumberland County Market Executive
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:Kyle R. Chavis, Chief Executive Officer
Seen and Trusted: A Visual Guide for Small Business Owners
When someone lands on your homepage or picks up your product for the first time, they’ve already started deciding whether or not to trust you. That choice isn’t analytical—it’s emotional. And for small business owners, visual branding is the first handshake. Without the clout or scale of a national chain, trust needs to come from how a business shows up. Every font, color, and image either builds credibility or chips away at it. So the question becomes: are your visuals doing the talking you think they
Confetti Time: Turning Small Business Wins into Magnetic Marketing
Every small business, whether tucked into a neighborhood block or scaling online, hits milestones that matter more than the bottom line. These moments—anniversaries, product launches, first hires, new spaces—carry emotional weight for the people who made them happen. Instead of confining it to an internal memo or champagne toast, businesses can reframe their milestones as stories worth telling. But not with empty boasts or corporate jargon. To land, the message has to resonate on a human level, drawing
18th Annual Field of Honor® Begins September 11 Through November 11
