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ECONOMIC INDICATORS
AVERAGE GAS PRISES PER GALLON (FAYETTEVILLE)
SEPTEMBER STATE SALES AND USE TAX COLLECTION (CUMBERLAND COUNTY)
AVERAGE PRICE PER GALLON FOR REGULAR UNLEADED IN FAYETTEVILLE ON DECEBMER 15, 2025:
STATE SALES TAX COLLECTION SEPTEMBER 2025
$2.61
$24,981,076
DOWN FROM
UP FROM STATE SALES TAX COLLECTION SEPTEMBER 2024
AVERAGE PRICE PER GALLON FOR REGULAR UNLEADED IN FAYETTEVILLE ON DECEMBER 15, 2026:
$2.82
Source: gasbuddy.com
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$24,051,254
Source: NC Department of Revenue
LABOR FORCE SEPTEMBER 2025 BY INDUSTRY
YEAR TO DATE AVERAGE CLOSED SALES PRICES
(FAYETTEVILLE MSA)
(SINGLE-FAMILY BY COUNTY)
OTHER SERVICES
$500,000
MANUFACTURING
4.43%
5.98% TRADE, TRANSPORTATION & UTILITIES
$400,000
18.09%
GOVERNMENT 31.91%
$300,000 INFORMATION 0.54% FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
$200,000
2.95%
$100,000
PROFESSIONAL & BUSINESS SERVICES
LEISURE & HOSPITALITY
10.4%
12.27%
EDUCATION & HEALTH SERVICES
0 Cumberland
Hoke
Harnett
Sampson
Robeson
Bladen
13.43%
Moore
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Source: NC Department of Commerce
AVERAGE DAYS ON THE MARKET (SINGLE-FAMILY, FAYETTEVILLE MSA)
70
10
68
67
DAYS
DAYS
64
DAYS
60
61
DAYS
59
DAYS
58
DAYS
56
DAYS
52
DAYS
54
52
DAYS
7/25
8/25
60
DAYS
58
DAYS
DAYS
50 1/25
2/25
3/25
Source: Longleaf Pine Association of REALTORS, Multiple Listing Service
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hen we launched the Greater Fayetteville Business Journal, our mission was clear: to create a publication that informs, connects and celebrates the people and businesses driving growth across the Fayetteville region. Over the last five years, this mission has guided every story we publish, every Power Breakfast we host and every connection we help foster. Together with an incredible team, we’ve built something that belongs to the entire business community—a trusted source of insight and inspiration. Today, I want to share an important update about the Journal’s future—and mine. After much prayer, thought and planning, effective Jan.1, 2026, I am transitioning the day-to-day leadership of the Greater Fayetteville Business Journal to our talented internal team. They have the experience, energy and passion to continue delivering the in-depth reporting, engaging
events and smart analysis you have come to expect. Our readers, advertisers and partners can be confident that the Journal will remain strong and vibrant, dedicated to covering the issues and opportunities shaping our regional economy. While stepping back from daily operations, I will remain involved as a consultant to support the team and our advertisers/sponsors in order to ensure a smooth transition. My commitment to the Journal’s mission remains steadfast, and I look forward to seeing the new ideas and innovations our staff will bring forward. At the same time, I am excited to embark on a new professional chapter—one that keeps me deeply connected to the growth of this region. I will be focusing on helping local business owners grow by helping them navigate ownership transitions. This work aligns perfectly with my passion for strengthening the economic foundation of Fayetteville
and surrounding communities. This is not a goodbye. It’s an evolution and a succession. The Journal will continue to shine as a platform for business news and dialogue, and Lord willing, I will continue working to help businesses expand, invest and succeed. Together, we can create opportunities that benefit not just individual companies, but the entire Fayetteville region. Thank you for your trust, your readership and your partnership. I am proud of what we’ve accomplished together, and I’m even more excited about what lies ahead—for the Journal, for our business community and for all who call this area home.
Merry Christmas to you all, and may God bless you and yours!
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Fayetteville fights for water FAYETTEVILLE COMMUNITY SAYS 'NO' TO POTENTIAL WATER TRANSFER
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he Fayetteville community gathered on the Fayetteville Technical Community College (FTCC) campus on Thursday, Dec. 4, to fight for their water source. The NC Department of Environmental Quality kicked off the first of three public hearings scheduled in some of the communities that would be impacted by a recently filed request from the Town of Fuquay-Varina for an Interbasin Transfer (IBT) permit. The hearings were meant to gather the public’s opinion and comments on the draft environmental impact statement (EIS) for the Interbasin Transfer Certificate (ITC) request. The request, if granted, will significantly impact the Cape Fear River Basin and the communities who depend on it. The community packed the Cumberland Hall Auditorium and responded to the proposal with a resounding ‘no.’ A total of 49 residents, government leaders, infrastructure experts, business owners and more from Cumberland County and beyond all signed up to speak in opposition to the request, stating that the proposal was detrimental to residents, economic development, water access in times of drought and could lead to negative environmental impacts. Each speaker was given two minutes to voice their opinions with one resident stating the request was comparable to a James Bond villain. Other residents and organizational leaders however, brought data and statistics to the table, urging the request to be denied. “Early returns have led to the announcement of over $1.5 million in new investment and nearly 5,000 jobs in just the last few years. Currently, we are in active competition for projects representing more than $40 billion in potential investment and more than 15,000 jobs. Removing the requested amount of water from the Cape Fear River unfairly jeopardizes our ability to compete for these projects and will dramatically limit future opportunities,” shared Robert Van Geons, president and CEO of Fayetteville Cumberland County Economic Development Corporation. Maya Holcomb with the Division of Water Resources spoke on behalf of the Town of Fuquay-Varina to
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At the beginning of the hearing, Maya Holcomb with the Division of Water Resources spoke on behalf of the Town of Fuquay-Varina to break down the specifics of the permit. PHOTO PROVIDED BY FAY PWC
A total of 49 residents, government leaders, infrastructure experts, business owners and more from Cumberland County and beyond all signed up to speak in opposition to the request, stating that the proposal was detrimental to residents, economic development, water access in times of drought and could lead to negative environmental impacts.
break down the specifics of the permit at the beginning of the hearing. The Town of Fuquay-Varina, which is located in the Cape Fear and Neuse River basins, is seeking approval for an ITC in order to source water from the Cape Fear River Basin to meet projected future water demands. Currently, the town relies on wholesale water purchased from neighboring water systems – the City of Raleigh and Johnston County, which are in the Neuse River Basin, and from Harnett County, which is in the Cape Fear River Basin. However, the town’s current contracted water supply is projected to fall short of future demands, with a shortfall projected by 2030. The town’s preferred solution to its projected shortfalls is to source water supply from the Tri-Rivers (i.e., City of Sanford) Water Treatment Plant in the Cape Fear River Basin. The town is seeking approval to transfer 6.17 million gallons per day from the Cape Fear River Basin to
the Neuse River Basin based on 2055 demand projections. The Fayetteville Public Works Commission (PWC) inspired the community to get involved with the launch of the “Don’t Drain Our Future” campaign, which highlights the detrimental effects that an approval of this request would have on five North Carolina counties. They shared that this type of transfer could affect nearly one million residents across multiple counties, a large number of businesses and the 250,000 residents served by PWC. Tim Bryant, CEO and general manager of Fayetteville PWC, also spoke in opposition to the proposal at the hearing, stating in part: “PWC and its customers should not bear the cost of Fuquay-Varina’s failure to plan. Such a loss of flow means higher operational costs to PWC and our customers as we ensure safety as well as could result in conservation management being placed upon our customers on day
one,” shared Bryant. “No one is arguing that Fuquay-Varina should not have the ability to grow and flourish as a community. But we are saying that that development should not come at the expense of us, and over a million people downstream of us, who will be adversely impacted. PWC respectfully, but firmly, urges the Environmental Management Commission to deny this IBT Certificate request.” The draft EIS should include a comprehensive analysis of the environmental impacts that would occur in the source and receiving basins if the petition for a certificate is granted. The draft is available online on DEQ’s website, and via the North Carolina Department of Administration Environmental Review Clearinghouse. Two other public hearings were scheduled for Dec. 9 in Raleigh and Dec. 11 in Pittsboro. Anyone who has attended the public hearings is encouraged to submit written comments by mail to Maya Holcomb, Division of Water Resources at 512 N. Salisbury St., Raleigh, N.C., 27604, or by email to maya.holcomb@deq.nc.gov. Comments must be postmarked or emailed by April 1, 2026.
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A homerun of a business deal HOUSTON ASTROS ANNOUNCE SALE OF FAYETTEVILLE WOODPECKERS TO DIAMOND BASEBALL HOLDINGS
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n Tuesday, Dec. 9, the Houston Astros gathered local media to announce that they have agreed to sell the Fayetteville Woodpeckers (Single-A) to Diamond Baseball Holdings (DBH), an organization that owns and operates select Minor League Baseball clubs affiliated with Major League Baseball (MLB). The club will remain an affiliate of the Astros and continue to be guided by existing local leadership, including General Manager Michelle Skinner. The Houston Astros also announced the sale of two additional clubs, the Sugar Land Space Cowboys (Triple-A) and Corpus Christi Hooks (Double-A) at the same time they announced the sale of the Woodpeckers. “Diamond Baseball Holdings is the perfect partner for the Astros. Not only do they have a successful track record of investing in communities and Minor League Baseball, they also are committed to a best-in-class local fan experience,” stated Houston Astros Owner and Chairman Jim Crane in a press release. “On behalf of our entire organization, I want to personally thank every employee and fan within each of the clubs for helping make the Astros a championship franchise. We remain committed to these communities as our affiliate partners, and we look forward to continuing to grow the game of baseball together.” City leaders expressed their gratitude to the Houston Astros for bringing affiliated minor league baseball back to Fayetteville through the creation of the Woodpeckers and for reaffirming their long-term commitment to the community.
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This is a win for Fayetteville and for everyone who loves coming out to the ballpark.” — Mayor Mitch Colvin
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The Woodpeckers will remain in Fayetteville and continue to play at Segra Stadium. Diamond Baseball Holdings will assume club ownership and business operations, while the Houston Astros will retain responsibility for player development and baseball activities.
“This is a win for Fayetteville and for everyone who loves coming out to the ballpark,” said Mayor Mitch Colvin in a press release. “We are grateful to the Houston Astros for believing in Fayetteville, for bringing the Woodpeckers to our downtown and for staying committed to our community by continuing to oversee player development and baseball activities.” The Woodpeckers bring a track record of on-field success, strong city relationships and operational excellence. They will continue to provide unforgettable baseball and family-friendly entertainment to their communities under DBH’s leadership, with front office staff remaining in place. The Woodpeckers will continue playing at Segra Stadium in the heart of downtown Fayetteville. “Change in ownership does not mean change in commitment,” said City Manager Douglas J. Hewett in a press release. “Our community can be confident that baseball in Fayetteville is here to stay. The Astros will remain our Major League partner on the field, and Diamond Baseball Holdings will bring additional stability
and resources off the field, all while preserving the local traditions and game-day experience that fans love.” The Woodpeckers have emerged as one of the Carolina League’s most dynamic and community-driven teams since their inaugural 2017 season, known for innovative promotions that helped propel them into the top 10 in Single-A attendance this past season. “Our affiliates are critical partners to the success of our major league franchise. We are excited to invest in our players within each of these communities and look forward to working alongside DBH and the local communities to ensure our players continue to have the best-in-class minor league experience they have been accustomed to,” stated Astros General Manager Dana Brown in a press release. Through its roster of affiliated clubs across the country, DBH is on a mission to make lifelong memories for its fans. The organization works to support local passions and priorities with national reach and scale, integrating cutting-edge digital technologies into club operations as well as providing new value-generat-
ing opportunities in partnership with MiLB. “The fact that Diamond Baseball Holdings is investing in Fayetteville, just as they have in places like Charlotte, San Bernardino, Brooklyn and Memphis, is a strong vote of confidence in our community, our fans and our local economy,” Colvin added in a press release. “Fayetteville will continue to have great baseball, great entertainment and a team our residents can be proud of.” Subject to obtaining the consent of the league and satisfying other standard closing conditions, the transaction is expected to close in the coming weeks.
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ACHIEVERS Cumberland County welcomes Tufanna Bradley as assistant county manager Cumberland County announces TUFANNA L. BRADLEY as the new assistant county manager, effective Dec. 15, 2025. Bradley brings more than 25 years of combined experience in government, nonprofit leadership and public administration to the county’s senior leadership team. Bradley joins Cumberland County after Bradley seven years with New Hanover County, where she served as assistant county manager and Health and Human Services director. In that role, she managed a workforce of more than 600 employees and oversaw a broad portfolio that included health and human services, public libraries, community justice services, parks and gardens, senior resources, veteran services, the Cape Fear Museum and more. “We are excited to welcome Ms. Bradley to Cumberland County,” said County Manager Clarence Grier in a press release. “Her commitment to collaboration and innovation aligns with our mission and strategic priorities. I look forward to working with her as we continue strengthening the services we provide to our residents.” Bradley holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from East Carolina University and a Master of Public Administration from UNC Wilmington, where she also serves on the MPA Advisory Board. She is a Civic Fellow with the UNC School of Government and an alumna of multiple leadership programs. Her professional affiliations include the International City/ County Management Association (ICMA), the National Association of Counties (NACo), the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC) and the Consolidated Human Services Directors Alliance. “I am honored by this opportunity and eager to serve the residents of Cumberland County,” Bradley said in a press release. “I look forward to working alongside the dedicated County staff and aligning my skills with the needs of the community.”
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Cape Fear Valley Health named U.S. News & World Report 2026 Maternity Care Access Hospital
U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in hospital rankings and consumer advice, has named Cape Fear Valley Health as a 2026 Maternity Care Access Hospital. This designation recognizes hospitals that provide essential maternity services to underserved communities. It is part of U.S. News’ Best Hospitals for Maternity Care ratings, created to help expectant parents make informed decisions about where to receive safe, reliable maternity care. Now
in its third year, the Maternity Care Access Hospital designation honors hospitals serving communities that could become maternity care deserts if these essential services were no longer available. U.S. News evaluated approximately 900 hospitals nationwide for the 2026 ratings, and only 147 hospitals earned the Maternity Care Access Hospital designation. Hospitals were assessed using detailed data submitted through the annual U.S. News Maternity Services Survey. “We are honored to receive this recognition from U.S. News & World Report,” said Mike Nagowski, CEO of Cape Fear Valley Health, in a press release. “Maternity care is one of the most meaningful services we provide to families in our region. This designation reflects the dedication of our physicians, nurses and staff who work every
day to ensure mothers and babies receive safe, compassionate and high-quality care close to home.” The U.S. News Best Hospitals for Maternity Care methodology is based entirely on objective quality measures, including C-section rates in lower-risk pregnancies, unexpected newborn complication rates, exclusive breast milk feeding rates and birthing-friendly practices, among other indicators.
Brian Raynor of Cumberland County elected chair of the Golden LEAF Board of Directors The Golden LEAF Board of Directors recently elected officers and committee chairs. The officers and committee chairs assumed their roles, effective at the conclusion of the board meeting. BRIAN RAYNOR was elected chair of the board, replacing Ralph Strayhorn who had served in that position for the maximum of two consecutive terms. “The Board is grateful for the leadership, insight and service of Ralph Raynor Strayhorn,” said Golden LEAF Board Chair Brian Raynor in a press release. “During his tenure as Board Chair, Golden LEAF awarded more than $141 million to advance North Carolina’s long-term economic growth. He guided the Board through funding for three major job-creation projects—Johnson & Johnson, JetZero and Vulcan Elements— that will bring thousands of jobs and billions in capital investment. He also supported key initiatives
including the NC Ag Leads statewide agriculture strategic planning process, the Golden LEAF Schools rural middle school math initiative and relief funding for survivors of Hurricane Helene.” Raynor is a lifetime resident of Cumberland County and co-owner at Highland Paving Co., LLC. He was first appointed to the Golden LEAF Board in 2020.
Fayetteville Chief Financial Officer Tiffany Murray appointed to NC Government Finance Officers Association Board Chief Financial Officer TIFFANY MURRAY was recently appointed to serve as secretary/treasurer of the North Carolina Government Finance Officers Association (NCGFOA), a statewide organization that supports the public finance professionals responsible for managing taxpayer dollars across North Carolina. NCGFOA provides its members training, promotes best practices and advocates on behalf of local government finance professionals. The Association works to help ensure taxpayer dollars are managed responsibly, financial reporting remains transparent and communiMurray ties across the state maintain sound budgeting and financial practices. As secretary/treasurer, Murray is responsible for maintaining the Association’s records, overseeing its budget and ensuring that all financial activities are accurately handled. “Good government starts with good financial stewardship. NCGFOA helps ensure that happens in every corner of North Carolina,” Murray said in a press release. “Personally, this recognition means a great deal because it affirms my dedication to public service. Professionally, it strengthens my commitment to responsible, transparent financial management for our residents.” The Association also oversees the Finance Officers’ Certification Program, which raises professional standards through experience requirements, continuing education See ACHIEVERS, page 9
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and multiple examinations in areas such as accounting, budgeting and financial management.
FTCC recognized as a top 25 cybersecurity program in the nation Fayetteville Technical Community College has been named as one of the top 25 institutions nationally to earn a cybersecurity associate degree. The recognition comes from an independent research team at Cybersecurity Guide, which reviewed 199 associate degree programs in the United States. FTCC ranks No. 23 on the list and is one of seven schools in North Carolina to be recognized. All N.C. colleges on the list are members of the Carolina Cyber Network, a 23-member collaborative co-founded by FTCC to help strengthen the state’s education-to-workforce pipeline in cybersecurity.
“We are proud to be named in the Cybersecurity Guide’s 2026 Top 25 Cybersecurity Associate Degree Programs, a direct result of our faculty, staff and students’ outstanding dedication and hard work,” said FTCC President Dr. Mark Sorrells in a press release. “As a co-founder of the Carolina Cyber Network, a national cybersecurity workforce ecosystem model, we’re especially pleased that seven fellow CCN members also earned this recognition. Together, we’re strengthening the pipeline of skilled cyber professionals and assisting with hardening the security posture of our state and nation.” The Cybersecurity Guide’s Top 25 designees were evaluated based on academic quality, student-to-faculty ratios, graduation and retention rates, admission selectivity and in-state tuition affordability. “FTCC is honored to be named
one of Cybersecurity Guide’s 2026 Top 25 Cybersecurity Associate Degree Programs,” FTCC Dean of Computer Information Technology Dwayne Campbell said in a press release. “Our program combines hands-on training with industry certifications to ensure graduates are workforce-ready from day one. It further reflects the dedication and expertise of our faculty, as well as the drive and commitment of our students.” FTCC is designated through 2028 as a Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity by the National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security.
Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina awarded fiveyear federal grant to empower Native American youth The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina is proud to announce the launch of Project CREATE (Career Readiness and Educational Advancement Through Native Youth
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Empowerment), a transformative initiative funded through a five-year Native Youth Community Project (NYCP) grant from the U.S. Department of Education. Project CREATE is designed to address the interconnected socio-economic and educational challenges facing Native youth across the Lumbee Tribal Service Area, which includes Cumberland, Hoke, Robeson and Scotland counties in southeastern North Carolina. Through strategic partnerships with the Public Schools of Robeson County, Robeson Community College and the University of North Carolina at Pembroke, the project will deliver culturally responsive programming that prepares American Indian students for academic success and future careers.
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HQ for mobile eats NC FOOD COMMISSARY PROVIDES RESOURCES FOR LOCAL FOOD INDUSTRY
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new resource hub for the Fayetteville food industry is now open and accepting members. The NC Food Commissary is the newest mobile food unit available to restaurateurs of all levels. Located at 813 Griffin St. in Fayetteville, the new facility is equipped with commercial kitchen spaces, a small business center, private culinary classroom space and everything needed for those who own and operate food trucks or who are working in the food industry. “We’re a commercial shared kitchen for food truck owners, caterers, bakers, anybody in the food business industry that needs a commercial kitchen to cook out of or prep their foods. That’s what our main function is,” shared Co-Owner Chris Thiessen. “We have three private kitchens. We have a large cooking kitchen, and then we have two smaller prep kitchens, and then we have another smaller room for just dishwashing. I say shared, but the kitchens themselves only have one business at a time. The kitchen, when the members are here, is private to them.” The NC Food Commissary is the first of its kind for Cumberland County, providing a home away from home for food truck owners, or commercial chefs who may need a little more space. Food truck packages include services such as trash disposal, gray water disposal, cooking oil recycling and access to dry and cold storage and kitchen access time and more. Kitchen bundle packages include kitchen access hours, dry and cold storage space, access to dishwashing space and access to the small business center and more. “We have three packages for food trucks and three different packages for bakers, caterers and non food truck business owners, and all the packages have dry storage. That’s a regulatory thing. You have to have dry storage for your members. For us, it’s a two by two foot by four foot secured shelf, and then we offer refrigerator and freezer space,” shared Thiessen. “We have lockers here for personal use, but we also have lockers for use as a mailbox. Many food businesses have to have a commercial address before you can have any food deliveries; the big guys won’t
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Located at 813 Griffin St. in Fayetteville, the NC Food Commissary is the first of its kind for Cumberland County, providing a home away from home for food truck owners, or commercial chefs who may need a little more space.
deliver to your house. So one of the things we can offer is they can use this address for deliveries, and for their mail as well.” The secured facility is open Monday through Sunday 24/7 and maintains strict sanitation SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and adheres to HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) and regulations and codes set by the City of Fayetteville & Cumberland County Health Department.
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The facility is equipped with commercial kitchen spaces, a small business center, private culinary classroom space and everything needed for those who own and operate food trucks or who are working in the food industry.
The culinary classroom, Thiessen shared, will be a place for culinary education on food safety, business education or cooking demonstrations. “We also run a nonprofit out of here. The commissary itself is for profit, but we have a nonprofit sister, and that’s what’s going to be fueling that classroom. So the nonprofit is going to be out there scouring for grant monies so that we can make sure and pay people who come in and do classes, whether they’re from the community or members here,” shared Thiessen. The concept was brought to the area by a four member team consisting of Thiessen, her husband Scott Simard and business consultants Allen Collins and restaurant owner Mike Fields of Caffé OPA in Fayetteville. The NC Food Commissary was the result of Thiessen’s desire to feed the less fortunate. The sister nonprofit to the NC Food Commissary, NC Meal Train Ministry, will be working to help move meals from commissary members to those in need, and utilize space on the property for a community garden expected to launch in summer 2026.
“There’s this whole piece outside of the kitchens. How I envision it is, we’re bustling, we’ve got people here cooking, doing events and they come to me and they go, ‘Hey, Chris, I got 10 extra meals,’ And I say, ‘All right, you know what? I’ve got freezer space,’” shared Theissen. “‘Let me pop them in the freezer. I’ll give you credit back,’ they can have a business deduction, or I can give them a break on their kitchen time. And I can route these meals. There’s so many places to route them to.” While the space isn’t open to the public yet, a grand opening has been planned for January 2026.
Memberships are open and more information about membership services, requirements and packages can be found online at www.ncfoodcommissary.com or by calling (910) 807-7850.
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Jan. 31, 2025: Cape Fear Valley Health broke ground on a new inpatient psychiatric unit for adolescents. The new facility is located on the campus of Central Harnett Hospital at 215 Brightwater Drive, Lillington. The one-story, 8,850-square-foot building will include 16 inpatient beds and is designed specifically to provide help to psychiatric patients ages 12 to 17 and their families. The construction will cost $8.4 million, funded by the Dorothea Dix Hospital Property Fund and the State Capital and Infrastructure Fund. The incoming adolescent care facility is scheduled to begin operations in March 2026. July 1, 2025: Dr. William M. Downs begins his term as Campbell’s sixth president in its 137-year history. Downs launched a state-wide Presidential Welcome Tour in the fall of 2025, allowing him to connect with alumni, faculty, staff, students and friends to discuss his vision for the future of Campbell University. In December 2025, it was announced that Campbell University will offer free tuition for Harnett County residents starting in 2026. New firstyear, full-time students who reside in Harnett County will have 100% of their undergraduate tuition covered by Campbell University, highlighting Downs’ goal of increasing enrollment and connecting to their local communities. Sept. 23, 2025: The Harnett County Government breaks ground on its first Class A industrial building at Harnett 95 Industrial Center (Harnett 95), located at U.S. 301 South and Arrowhead Road in Dunn, marking a major step forward for the County’s economic growth. The construction of Building One, a 175,500-square-foot speculative in-
Feb. 28, 2025: Bladen County Hospital cuts ribbon on new MRI facility. The medical community in Bladen County came out to celebrate the official ribbon cutting for a new and improved medical facility that will help provide a pivotal service to meet the community’s healthcare needs. This was the first permanent MRI machine for the hospital; previously, patients relied on a mobile MRI truck that would come to the area twice a week. Oct. 16, 2025: Canadian construction company MST Rebar Inc., a fiberglass rebar supplier, announces they will be investing $15 million for a rebar manufacturing plant adding 83 jobs to Bladen County. Headquartered in Toronto, MST Rebar, Inc. designs, engineers and manufactures the first-of-its-kind fiberglass composite material for industrial construction projects. The company shared that they had chosen North Carolina as a key hub for growth because of the state’s strong commitment to innovation in advanced materials and infrastructure. These promised jobs could potentially create an annual payroll impact of more than $4.5 million for the region. Nov. 20, 2025: VectorTex USA, LLC announces that the company will establish its first North American manufacturing facility in Elizabethtown, N.C. VectorTex USA is the U.S. subsidiary of Vector Technologies, an Australian contract manufacturer for the life sciences, aquaculture,
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Cape Fear Valley Bladen County Hospital held a ribbon cutting for a new Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) facility at the hospital at 507 Doctor’s Drive in Elizabethtown.
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Cape Fear Regional Theatre broke ground on expansion of their facility.
automotive and food and beverage industries.The project represents a private investment of more than $6 million and the creation of 44 new full-time jobs with an average annual wage of $48,000.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY April 7, 2025: Cape Fear Regional Theatre officially broke ground on an expansion and renovation of their facility at 1209 Hay St. The project will double CFRT’s existing square footage, from 20,000 square feet to 40,000 square feet. Highlights of the expanded facility include two studios for CFRT’s growing education programs, a grand lobby with a mezzanine for private events and a rooftop event space which will serve craft cocktails and feature a second stage for live music. The new building is expected to open by winter 2026. June 4, 2025: After being in the works for two years, the Crown Event Center project, slated to be built in downtown Fayetteville, was officially canceled by the Cumberland County Board of Commissioners. This was decided after Commissioners placed a 30- day pause on the project on March 5, 2025 so the Board could request a renewed evaluation. Following review, the project would have seen a $7.7 million increase in GMP3 pricing. Approximately $36 million had been encumbered and expended for the project already in its early stages. Aug. 28, 2025: Wawa, Inc., celebrated a significant milestone in its history:
the grand opening of its first ever travel center. Located in Cumberland County at 630 Chicken Foot Road in Hope Mills, N.C., the store is the first of its kind chainwide, featuring over 8,000 square feet of space to serve professional drivers, family travelers and more. Oct. 8-9, 2025: The Fayetteville Cumberland Economic Development Corporation brought international attention to the region with the successful launch of their inaugural drone competition. The event combined military, academic and industry participants competing side by side to establish drone dominance across four different categories: hobbyist, industry, academia and military, before breaking off into teams to compete for ultimate victory.
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Harnett 95 is the County’s first Class A industrial building. Located at U.S. 301 South and Arrowhead Road in Dunn, the groundbreaking marked a major step forward for the County’s economic growth.
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Once complete, the new facilities will expand aircraft storage capabilities and accommodate increasing demand from general aviation and business operators.
dustrial building on nearly 15 acres, began in September 2025. At full buildout, Harnett 95 will offer more than 800,000 square feet of industrial space across six buildings ranging from 121,000 to 175,000 square feet. Construction is set to be completed in Q3 2026.
HOKE COUNTY Dec. 10, 2025: Pennsylvania Transformer Technology, LLC (PTT) breaks ground on the company’s expanded manufacturing facilities in Raeford, N.C., with plans to add 300,000 square feet across two facilities in Raeford. The domestic manufacturer of power and distri-
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This new school was made possible thanks to collaboration between Moore County Schools and Sandhills Community College with funds from the North Carolina General Assembly and support from local leaders and representatives.
bution transformers will invest more than $102.5 million and bring 217 more jobs to Hoke County.
MOORE COUNTY Aug. 8, 2025: The Moore County ABC Board celebrated the start of construction on a new 12,000-squarefoot warehouse facility in Southern Pines. The facility, located off of Highway 22, will serve as a centralized hub for inventory management, distribution and logistics for ABC stores throughout Moore County. Construction is expected to be completed by spring of 2026, with local contractors and suppliers contributing to the building. Sept. 3, 2025: Moore Innovative High School held its grand opening ceremony and ribbon cutting, officially marking the beginning of the new educational institution. The inaugural class of Moore Innovative High School kicked off their high school journey—and the 2025–26 school year on Aug. 7. Sixty-five students in Moore County Schools entered Van Dusen Hall to make history as students in the first early college focused on trades in the state of North Carolina.
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perature-controlled building that will serve the local and regional poultry business, as well as a broad variety of other food companies, manufacturers and distributors. The company is building on 55 acres in the new Southeast Crossroads Industrial Park. July 24, 2025: The City of Lumberton announced it is moving forward with a new terminal project at the Lumberton Regional Airport. The planned expansion of Lumberton Regional Airport includes the construction of a 12-unit T-hangar (17,550 square feet) and a two-unit box hangar (12,000 square feet), designed to support the airport’s continued growth and development. The cost of these additional projects has already been covered through legislative funding. Lumberton Regional Airport received about $10 million to help cover the cost of expansions. These two new hangars cost about $6.6 million, and the money leftover will go towards further development. Nov. 24, 2025: The Carolina Civic Center Historic Theater receives its Occupancy Permit, the final step in completing construction on a 8,200 square foot annex to the building. The new annex is located on the existing theater’s south side (formerly a City of Lumberton public parking lot), with a pass through into the existing historic lobby. With its existing 450-seat theater and dressing rooms and offices, the expanded facility’s total size is 30,000 square feet. A celebration of the new space and fundraiser for the theater is tentatively scheduled for the spring.
SAMPSON COUNTY April 4, 2025: Phinite proudly celebrated the grand opening of its new animal waste drying facility in Sampson County, the largest in North Carolina.This milestone marked a major advancement in sustainable agriculture, offering hog farmers an efficient solution for managing lagoon sludge while producing high quality, environmentally friendly fertilizer. This Sampson County facility was the first to open, but Phinite is also working on facilities in Bladen and Duplin counties. July 30, 2025: After two years, R & R Brewing wraps renovations to the historical Henry Vann building in downtown Clinton and opens its doors. The entirety of the first floor of the building, a total of 9,105 square feet, has been completely renovated and divided into two sections: a taproom side and a restaurant side. The 2,000 square-foot taproom can be found on the right hand side of the building, and on the left hand side, a 6,000 square-foot restaurant. Aug. 19, 2025: The Sampson County Board of Commissioners along with Sampson County Economic Development’s Ray Jordan met with the community during a special meeting to learn about a bold new economic development strategic plan. The three-year plan is designed to tackle pressing challenges and lay the foundation for a more resilient, prosperous future for its residents.
ROBESON COUNTY FEB. 5, 2025: Cold-Link Logistics, a cold storage management firm announces it will create 123 new jobs in Robeson County. The company will invest $85.5 million to build a cold storage warehouse in Lumberton. Cold-Link Lumberton will be a modern 233,000-square-foot tem-
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Owner of R & R Brewing Ryan Roberts was a huge fan of preserving some of the building’s original features such as the elevator used to move vehicles.
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Questions & Answers GETTING TO KNOW MIKE BERK, LONGLEAF PINE REALTORS® NEW CEO
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ike Berk is still getting settled into his new office and home, but his enthusiasm for his new role as CEO of Longleaf Pine REALTORS® is already in full swing. Just a few weeks into the job, the association management veteran sat down with the Greater Fayetteville Business Journal to talk about what brought him to southeastern North Carolina, his vision for the region’s real estate community and why he’s ready to finally try real grits.
league baseball. There’s just something special about it.
Mike Berk
I also love golf, though I’m not the best at it. But I love getting out on the golf course and just relaxing. And I’ve got two adult kids—one here in North Carolina and one up in Pennsylvania—so I’ll be spending time visiting them.
CEO, Longleaf Pine REALTORS®
Q: Have you tried Cheerwine yet?
Q: So you’ve been in association management for about 25 years. What drew you specifically to working with REALTOR® organizations? A: It’s funny—I actually got my real estate license back in 2011 while I was working as an association executive for a statewide organization in Pennsylvania. I was a REALTOR® for 10 years while doing association work, and I just loved it. I loved real estate, and I really loved working with realtors. So I decided, why not combine the two things I’m passionate about? I took my first REALTOR® association job up in Burlington, Vt. Beautiful area, but those winters? Let’s just say I was ready for a change. Q: Let’s talk about your vision for the work ahead. What do you see as the biggest opportunities for the region’s real estate market right now? A: I think our chief role here as association staff is to build relationships within the community and focus on how we can best prepare our members to support their clients. The real estate market has been tight, and I think by providing education and resources, we can help our members navigate forward to what we hope will be a shift to a more balanced market. If we give realtors the tools they need, that helps them serve their clients better, which ultimately helps the community. One thing I’ve found everywhere I’ve gone is that realtors are probably among the most giving people in any community. They’re involved, they give back, and when I was doing my research on Longleaf Pine REALTORS®, I loved seeing how involved this association is in the community. That culture of giving back really resonated with me.
Q: Can you give an example of how the association helps members serve their clients better? A: Over the past year or so, the real estate industry went through some major changes due to national lawsuits and settlements. It really changed the way our members have to engage with their clients. What we’ve done—and what I know they did here at LPR as well—is continue to update members, make them aware of changes and help them identify best practices to thrive in what I call the “new normal.” A lot of that comes down to education and connecting members with content area experts who can help them better serve their clients. The real estate industry is always changing and adapting, with the introduction of new rules, regulations and licensing requirements. The association is perfectly positioned to help members get through transitions like these, and support realtors who have always been good at adapting. Q: How do you plan to connect with your 2,400-plus members across five counties? A: That’s actually one of the things I’m most looking forward to. I’ve already been to a couple of events—had a luncheon just yesterday. My goal is to reach out proactively and get to the offices to meet with members. I love going out and meeting people, so I’ll be scheduling time to do that—and I won’t be going alone. I’ll bring some staff
with me so we can approach our goals as a team, and let members know that this is their association and we’re here to help. We’re also thinking of planning some open houses here at our office, especially for newer members. I want to make sure they feel like they have access. I don’t want to wait for people to come see me. You have to be proactive. Q: What has surprised you most about the region so far? A: Honestly, not much has surprised me because it’s lived up to my expectations— but in the best way. The atmosphere of welcome has been incredible. Members, other association executives, local realtors from around the state reaching out to me—it’s just been great. You really do feel welcomed. I’ve met a few people in the broader community, and I’m looking forward to connecting with the Greater Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce and other organizations, meeting elected officials and government leaders. The people here are friendly and welcoming, and it’s made for a really easy transition.
A: Not yet! I need to. I’m learning about all these North Carolina staples. We were talking about grits the other day, and I mentioned I’d tried them once. Someone told me that where I tried them—that wasn’t real grits. So I’ve got some exploring to do, especially when it comes to Southern food and culture. Q: What is the next item on your agenda? A: I haven’t had much time yet, but as the weather gets warmer, I’m looking forward to getting [into] downtown Fayetteville and really taking advantage of everything this area has to offer. There’s so much to learn and visit—places of interest, restaurants, local businesses. I’m excited to dive in and experience it all. It’s all good so far, and I can’t wait to see what’s ahead. Q: Last question—and this is important: What’s your morning drink of choice?
Q: Tell us something about yourself that wouldn’t be in your official bio.
A: I’m not a coffee drinker, actually. Never developed a taste for it, even in college. When I need caffeine, it’s usually a Diet Coke or Diet Pepsi. But when it’s chilly out, I’m a big fan of hot chocolate with marshmallows and whipped cream.
A: Well, I’m a big believer in volunteering in the community. That’s how I like to get to know a place and see where there’s a fit for me to get more deeply involved in nonprofits and charitable causes. I’m also a huge sports fan—particularly ice hockey and baseball. I’m really looking forward to taking in a Fayetteville Woodpeckers game this year. I love minor
Mike Berk began his role as CEO of Longleaf Pine REALTORS®, Inc. in November 2025. The association represents more than 2,400 members throughout Cumberland, Hoke, Harnett, Scotland and Robeson counties.
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THE LIST
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