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he Fayetteville Regional Fayetteville Airport (FAY) is an economic for the region that, by Regional Airport the mostdriver recent estimates published the North Carolina Department Director LaGala byof Transportation (NCDOT), brings home around $830 million to the outlines plans local economy. Airport Director Andrew LaGala says it can be even for continued more, and that things set in motion growth since the beginning of his tenure in
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late 2024 will make FAY take another leap forward. That next step could include options for cargo operations,
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Preserving rural roots GRAY’S CREEK RESIDENTS LAUNCH EFFORT TO BECOME A TOWN
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fter decades as an unincorporated rural community in Cumberland County, Gray’s Creek is taking steps to become its own town. Robb Twaddell, a Gray’s Creek resident for over 20 years, is leading the effort to have Gray’s Creek incorporated as a town. According to the official Gray’s Creek, N.C. website, incorporating a municipality creates a local level of government with authority to provide services and regulate land use within a defined boundary. “We’re just trying to establish a… local government, where we can provide more recreation, more public safety, more public works and more economic development in that area,” shared Twaddell. Gray’s Creek is currently part of Cumberland County and is not incorporated into any municipality. Although the community falls under the jurisdiction of the county commissioners and is served by the Cumberland County Sheriff ’s Office and other county-level services, Twaddell and others believe a town government would allow residents to have a stronger voice in decisions that directly affect them. Incorporation would give an elected town board and mayor authority over zoning, planning and local land use rules. Supporters argue that this local control is key to ensuring that new development fits the community’s values and does not erode the rural lifestyle many families have maintained for generations. “We like protecting the rural character. Our goal is not to change Gray’s Creek into something else. The goal is to protect Gray’s Creek from being changed without its residents leading the way,” shared Twaddell. The proposed town would also be able to access municipal funding streams, such as North Carolina road funds, and prioritize services like local roads, street lighting, recreation and public safety. Currently, Twaddell noted, only one sheriff ’s deputy typically patrols the area. Supporters hope incorporation could eventually support three or four patrol deputies, either through a dedicated district in partnership with the sheriff ’s office or potentially a local police district.
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Proposed incorporation boundary (pink) · Gray’s Creek, Cumberland County, N.C. This is a working draft and is subject to revision.
“Currently, there are 23,000 residents in Gray’s Creek, with over 4,500 households, and about 50 square miles of land, proposed land… our proposed boundary is I-95, the Cape
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We like protecting the rural character. Our goal is not to change Gray’s Creek into something else. The goal is to protect Gray’s Creek from being changed without its residents leading the way.” — Robb Twaddell, Gray's Creek Resident
Fear River, the Bladen and Robeson County line, so that incorporates significantly part of Cumberland County, and you know we’d like to pursue this and see if the residents are for it,” explained Twaddell. The proposed municipal tax rate is $0.21 per $100 of assessed property value. Gray’s Creek currently pays a fire district tax of $0.15 per $100. Incorporation would replace the current fire tax structure, so the net new amount for most households would be the difference between those two rates. “We love our little community, and we just want to make it better,” shared Twaddell. To move from idea to reality, organizers have begun a formal process. A first public hearing in June recently drew between 50 and 100 residents. The next major milestone is a kickoff event on July 16 at Paradise Acres, where speakers are expected to include State Rep. Diane Wheatley, county commissioners, representatives from the sheriff ’s
office and the fire department. Twaddell shared that the last municipality to undergo incorporation was Eastover, and that was 20 years ago. One of the key requirements for incorporation is securing petition signatures from 15% of registered voters in Gray’s Creek. Twaddell and other volunteers are working to gather those signatures while finalizing a proposed budget and other documentation needed to submit the incorporation request to the North Carolina General Assembly. If the effort advances, the proposal would likely be presented in the General Assembly’s regular session between January and May of next year. Lawmakers would then decide whether to approve the incorporation. If granted, Gray’s Creek could become an official town as early as the end of next year. “We won’t fix every single issue overnight, but it’d give us a stronger voice,” added Twaddell.
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ith summer in full swing, I started to reflect on the various ways I spent my summer break over the years. From pool parties with friends to family vacations and sports tournaments, I look back fondly on the summers I’ve enjoyed so far. But it wasn’t all fun and games. Once I was old enough to start working, I was eager to make some money during my time off from school. One of my first jobs was as an instructor at a tennis camp in my hometown. I’d actually been a camper at the same camp when I was younger, so it was a fun, full-circle moment to return as a teacher. The camp lasted for three weeks, and although it was work, it was also a lot of fun. Many of my friends who also played tennis worked at the camp as well, and it was fun playing games with the kids and seeing
them gain confidence in their skills. I worked at 1st Serve Tennis Camp for five summers. After that, I spent a summer working at Spartan Adventure Park, a trampoline park where I worked primarily at the front desk. This job had its perks too, when it wasn’t busy, I was allowed to jump on the trampolines, ride the zipline and even play the virtual reality games for free. It could get hectic when we had multiple birthday parties happening at once and big crowds, and I often heard complaints from customers about the price for the special socks the kids were required to wear, but I got along well with my coworkers and got free pizza from the concession area on my break, so honestly, it was a pretty good gig. My final job before I became a salaried employee was as a hostess at TGI Friday’s. This was the least
favorite of my temporary jobs, but it definitely taught me a newfound respect for service workers. I typically worked the opening shift on weekdays, so it wasn’t too busy, but during a rush, it was always a struggle to avoid overwhelming a server with too many tables or upsetting customers by making them wait. I’m grateful for what I learned while in the role, but I do not miss it. So while my summer jobs weren’t all fun and games, I guess I got lucky in that much of my summer work was in the business of fun and games.
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Celebrating local flavor JOIN IN THE FUN DURING THE FOURTH ANNUAL PEACH WEEK IN MOORE COUNTY
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isit Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen is hosting the fourth annual Peach Week celebration in Moore County from July 18 to 26. This event is an expansion of the North Carolina Peach Festival, which formally begins in the peach capital of North Carolina - Candor. The Peach Festival in Candor will take place from July 16 to 18. This year is Candor’s 28th year hosting a Peach Festival, and Moore County’s fourth year to expand those festivities within the Moore County area. The celebration in Candor includes a wing competition, live performances and a grand parade on July 18. Festivities in Moore County kick off with a Peach Pathways Scavenger Hunt and Foodie Tour of participating local restaurants in Aberdeen. Visit Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen welcome this festival as an opportunity to highlight local peach producers and small business owners in Moore County. Local peach producers include Kalawi Farm, Chappell Peaches, Hillcrest Peaches and Highlanders Farm. Vice President of Destination Marketing at Visit Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen, Melissa Holt, shared that the motivation for bringing Peach Week to Moore County was multifaceted. “Moore County is considered a micropolitan area because we have certain features. We’re also considered a rural county, so it’s very interesting here. When we think about our work as the Tourism Development Authority, we’re not only thinking about marketing what’s already here. I think we’ve been forward thinking and trying to look at what’s also not here and what we can help bring to our community,” Holt said. Holt’s favorite event during Peach Week is the Peach Pathways Scavenger Hunt. Participants in the scavenger hunt explore local trails and hope to find one of the 20 handcrafted glass peaches created by Starworks. The scavenger hunt portion of Peach Week will take place from July 18 to July 22. Each morning at 9 a.m., a list of hunt locations throughout the Sandhills
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Visit Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen welcome this festival as an opportunity to highlight local peach producers and small business owners in Moore County. One of the most celebrated events during Peach Week is a restaurant competition. Any restaurant owner in the greater Moore County area is given an invitation to participate.
will be published on the Peach Pathways Facebook event page. “It’s a scavenger hunt for glass peaches... and it’s a little bit of a nod to our popular Pinecone Pathways program…” Holt said. Every spring, Visit Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen hosts a glass pinecone scavenger hunt between the first day of spring and Earth Day. The pinecone hunt encourages Moore County residents to get outside and enjoy local hiking trails. Peach Pathways brings a creatively themed twist to the previously established tradition. When participants locate a glass peach, they are invited to register their find using the Peach Pathways Registration Form on the Peach Week website to be entered to win the grand prize. This year’s grand prize is two tickets to the upcoming Pinehurst Barbecue Festival’s Pitmaster Invitational. One of the most celebrated events during Peach Week is a restaurant competition. Any restaurant owner in the greater Moore County area is given an invitation to participate in the competition. Restaurants may enter the competition and submit dishes for categories that include breakfast entrées, salads and appetizers, main entrées, desserts, cocktails/mocktails, peach beer/cider and peach specialty drinks. Kalawi Farm, a fourth-generation peach farm located in Eagle Springs, provides all of the peaches
for participating restaurants. Kalawi Farm loads up its trucks with its locally grown peaches and delivers them to restaurant owners for their use in the competition. Executive Pastry Chef from Maisonette Monica Fowler shared that this year is her third year participating in the restaurant competition. Fowler said that the restaurant competition has allowed her to join friendly competition with other restaurants that she respects, but it has also given her confidence to enter larger North Carolina cooking competitions as well. “I intentionally incorporate local food items from farms and businesses around Moore County. I like to support North Carolina producers. For example, I have a breakfast pastry that uses local goat cheese from Ithika Acres. People love it,” Fowler said. Maisonette will enter the restaurant competition in three categories this year: dessert, breakfast and specialty drinks. Railhouse Brewery, the oldest operating brewery in Moore County, also plans to enter the restaurant competition this year. Cora Geiter - manager at Railhouse Brewery has participated in the restaurant competition for all four years. “We have a peach wheat beer recipe that we have perfected. We only offer it on certain days during Peach Week because we have been known to sell out too early,” Geiter
said. This year, Railhouse Brewery is also entering the competition in the cocktail/mocktail category. Restaurant patrons are encouraged to stop in to any participating location and grab a Peach Card. The website directs visitors to “ask for the Pick Your Peach Card at any participating location, then collect peach stickers from any three participating locations during Peach Week. Once your card is full, drop it off at any of these locations for a chance to win a $250 gift card to your favorite participating spot.” Additional Peach Week highlights include orchard tours and live music at James Creek Cider House’s Peach A’Palooza, alongside the Weymouth Center’s Peachgrass Festival. You can also catch the Motors & Moore expo, a Pitches & Peaches game with the Sandhills Bogeys, the Run Your Peach Off 5K Fun Run by FirstHealth Fitness and a Par Tees & Peaches Trolley Cruise.
For the full schedule of activities, visit the official event page at peachweeknc.com.
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more airlines, more services and routes and opportunities to build the local workforce. LaGala said that type of growth could come through fulfilling the Airport Master Plan, a document that will guide the airport’s growth through capital development and passenger growth. That plan, LaGala said, is being worked on in collaboration with the master plans of the City of Fayetteville and Cumberland County. “What’s really important about that collaboration is making sure that the county knows what we’re looking to build and develop on our property in the coming 10 years, so they can then dovetail their development and construction around our area as well, along with the city,” LaGala said. “The city and county have their own property surrounding the airport, so if we can turn it all into a collaborative effort, we can start building and developing this corridor.” Developing those areas will make the airport, city and county much more attractive for private capital to invest in the area and provide economic opportunities, LaGala said. For instance, he added, airlines are looking for the presence of corporate headquarters, advanced manufacturing facilities and distribution and logistics companies that can help make their investments more secure. “I could build it all, and then if people come and there’s nowhere to go or nothing to do, that is no good,” LaGala said. Emerging opportunities for the airport could also include accommodating technology of the
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Left: Possibilities are being considered for the next stage of growth for FAY. Next steps could include more airlines, more services and routes and opportunities to build the local workforce. Right: In addition to scheduled commercial service, Fayetteville Regional Airport accommodates charter operations, including flights operated by Sun Country Airlines, providing flexible travel options that support military movements, sports teams, corporate travel and other special operations.
present and future, like advanced air mobility. This type of tech entails electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft that can transport people and cargo. “We want to have an area where large drones move people and can operate someday down the road [at] the airport. We want to identify an area that would do that,” LaGala noted. The airport could also welcome a maintenance, repair and overhaul, or MRO, facility. That could be a two-fold business, LaGala said. The first is an aircraft hangar area where regional jets for bigger airlines can receive maintenance or repairs. “The airlines would then maybe want to rotate more airplanes through our airport, giving us more frequency and more service, because those airplanes are scheduled for
their regular maintenance,” LaGala noted.
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Our biggest goal here is to continue growing and enhancing airline service, so doing that through multiple meetings with network planners with the airlines, both legacy carriers and low-cost carriers.” — Andrew LaGala, Airport Director for Fayetteville Regional Airport (FAY)
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An aircraft departs Fayetteville Regional Airport, connecting travelers and businesses to hundreds of domestic and international destinations through onestop service via American Airlines and Delta Air Lines.
The other side of an MRO operation would be to provide opportunities to highly skilled Veterans from Fort Bragg. “Many individuals, once they get out of the military, they have great skillsets, especially when it
comes to mechanics skillsets, and other technical skills,” LaGala noted. “These can be great, highpaying jobs, and we could build that network here for workforce development.” Establishing a cargo operations facility at FAY could also be part of the airport’s future, LaGala added. Currently, airplane cargo mostly goes through the Raleigh airport. “What we’re looking at doing is working with the cargo companies to start cargo operations out of here, so you no longer have to truck cargo from here to Raleigh,” he noted. “The idea is it wouldn’t be a big operation, it would be scalable to the size of our airport, but it can be done in certain different ways.” As the airport continues to develop, LaGala said FAY has made significant strides in the past year in reaching its goals of better service and economic development. In the past year, Delta Airlines doubled its flights from two to four a day shortly after the start of LaGala’s tenure, he noted. American Airlines operates seven flights per day, LaGala added. “Really, air service and regional connectivity are the most important,” he noted. As of 2025, according to the NCDOT, the airport supports 5,285 jobs in the region and leases space for 73 aircraft. “Our biggest goal here is to continue growing and enhancing airline service, so doing that through multiple meetings with network planners with the airlines, both legacy carriers and low-cost carriers,” LaGala said.
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ACHIEVERS Arts Council announces new leadership structure to support community impact, artist services and cultural tourism The Arts Council of Fayetteville/ Cumberland County has announced a series of leadership and staffing transitions designed to strengthen the organization’s service to artists, nonprofit partners, residents and visitors while positioning the agency for future growth. The changes coincide with the previously announced appointment of Kennon Jackson, Jr. as President/CEO, succeeding Bob Pinson following his retirement after 15 years of service to the organization. SARAH BUSMAN NAMED VICE PRESIDENT - Sarah Busman has been promoted to vice president following five years of progressive leadership at the Arts Council. As vice president, Busman will partner closely with the president/CEO, Arts Council Board of Trustees, staff and community stakeholders to support strategic planning, organizational operations, financial and administrative oversight, resource development, compliance and advocacy efforts at both the local and state levels. “Sarah’s leadership, institutional knowledge and commitment to our mission have helped shape many of the Arts Council’s most successful initiatives over the past five years,” said Jackson in a press release. “She will play a critical role in helping guide the organization’s next chapter.” MICHAEL HOUCK NAMED DIRECTOR OF ARTISTIC COMMUNITIES - After five years as director of grants and allocations, Michael Houck will become the Arts Council’s director of artistic communities. In this role, Houck will lead artist and nonprofit engagement efforts while overseeing programs including ArtScape, Artist Support Grants, Creative Impact Cohort, Art Resources for Elders, Southeastern Artist in Residence and the Arts Council’s visual arts exhibition programs. He will also provide education and technical assistance to artists and nonprofit organizations seeking funding opportunities.
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Greater Fayetteville Business Journal wants to hear from you and your business to shine a spotlight on your accomplishments. To nominate someone for GFBJ’s Achievers section, email editor@bizfayetteville.com with the subject line “Achiever.” “Michael has built strong relationships throughout our creative sector,” Jackson said in a press release. “This role allows him to focus directly on strengthening artists, arts organizations and the creative community that drives so much of our region’s cultural vitality.” JOSH MURRAY NAMED DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY GRANTS AND DEVELOPMENT - Josh Murray, who has served as director of development for the past two years, will transition into the role of director of community grants and development. Murray will oversee the administration of all community grant programs from application through final reporting while continuing to lead sponsorship development, donor engagement, membership initiatives and endowment growth. He will also serve as staff liaison to the Arts Council’s Grants Assessment Committee and community grant panels. “Josh has demonstrated exceptional leadership in building relationships and securing resources that advance our mission,” Jackson said in a press release. “His new role strengthens the connection between community investment, grantmaking and long-term sustainability.” The Arts Council’s updated leadership structure reflects its commitment to expanding opportunities for artists, supporting cultural organizations and increasing the impact of the arts on Cumberland County’s economy and quality of life.
MU Board of Trustees honors Rakesh Gupta with the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award; Vinita Gupta with the Mary Mildred Sullivan Award
RAKESH GUPTA, MD, a board of trustees member for both Methodist University and Cape Fear Valley Health, who was chair of the MU board when the School of Medicine (SOM) was announced in 2023, was integral in the formation and development of the SOM and remains a valuable contributor to its successes now and for the future. Just one example of Gupta’s generosity and care for the SOM is the “Drs. Rakesh and Vinita Gupta Annual Merit Scholarships & Endowed Enrichment Scholarships” gifted earlier this
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Rakesh and Vinita Gupta (center), with School of Medicine Dean Hershey Bell, MD (left) and MU Provost & Executive Vice President Suzanne Blum Malley, Ph.D. (right)
spring to Methodist University and Cape Fear Valley Health by Gupta (a retired gastroenterologist in Fayetteville) and his wife (a board-certified pediatrician based in Cumberland County). “The extraordinary generosity of Drs. Rakesh and Vinita Gupta will have a lasting impact on our School of Medicine and the students we serve,” said SOM Founding Dean Hershey Bell, MD, in a press release. “By supporting both merit scholarships and enrichment opportunities, their gift not only helps attract exceptional future physicians but also empowers students to pursue experiences that will broaden their perspectives and strengthen their commitment
to serving others. This scholarship reflects the Guptas’ deep belief in education, mentorship and the transformative power of investing in the next generation of physician leaders.” For their abundant service in the community for more than three decades, leadership in helping to form the SOM, and contributions to its future successes, the MU Board of Trustees honored Rakesh Gupta with the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award and Vinita Gupta with the Mary Mildred Sullivan Award. These awards, which have been presented since 1925, honor community members who exemplify noble character and hearts of humble servants, and who place service before self-interest. “I can think of no one who epitomizes noble character and hearts of humble servants, or who places service before self-interest more than Drs. Rakesh and Vinita Gupta,” said MU President Stanley T. Wearden, Ph.D., in a press release. “They have been generous benefactors to MU, including a recent very large scholarship gift to the School of Medicine. They also are two of the kindest and most welcoming people I know.” In addition to their service as doctors, the Guptas have been members and leaders of several community boards and organizations that include the Cumberland Community Foundation, the Cape Fear Botanical Garden, and supporters of Better Health, the Care clinic, the Child Advocacy Center and Cape Fear Regional Theatre. The Guptas accepted the Sullivan Awards in the selfless manner in which they have served their community for decades. “Vinita and I are very honored, humbled and incredibly grateful for the ‘Mary Mildred Sullivan’ and ‘Algernon Sydney Sullivan’ Awards conferred by Methodist University,” Rakesh Gupta said in a press release. “This was a wonderful day for us, wherein we attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the School of Medicine and then the award ceremony attended by the MU trustees, Dr. Wearden and the administration. Our journey has been very joyous and enriching. We have made many friends along the way and to give back in a small way is extremely rewarding and we are grateful for the opportunity.”
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FTCC promotes Capt. Summer Porter to campus police assistant director of public safety and security 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 director role, earning this promotion through her steadfast work ethic, dedication to excellence and unwavering service. Since joining Porter FTCC in 2018 as a security officer, Capt. Porter has advanced rapidly through the ranks. Within a year, she was promoted to lieutenant, and she later earned the role of senior lieutenant, where she served as the College’s lead Title IX investigator. In that capacity, she has been widely recognized for her professionalism, integrity and ability to conduct thorough and compassionate investigations. Most recently, she has continued to serve as senior lieutenant while also assuming the responsibilities of captain during extended leadership absences, further demonstrating her readiness for this role. A proud FTCC alumna, Capt. Porter earned her associate degree in criminal justice before continuing her academic journey to complete a bachelor’s degree and two master’s degrees. Her dedication to personal and professional growth reflects her deep commitment to serving others and advancing public safety. Capt. Porter’s leadership, enthusiasm and commitment to excellence have made a lasting impact on the College.
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Association (NCEDA) during its 2026 Annual Conference held in Wilmington on June 18, 2026, as one of 12 economic development professionals across North Carolina to complete the certification program this year. The NCcED Program, offered through a partnership between East Carolina University (ECU) and NCEDA, provides advanced training and practical knowledge in the field of economic development. To
earn the certification, participants complete a rigorous 84 contact-hour curriculum culminating with a Capstone Project and Oral Presentation. Jordan Courses include business retention and expansion, industry recruitment, innovation and entrepreneurship, data and analytics, organizational management, legal
frameworks and other topics essential to modern economic development practice. This certification reflects a commitment to professional excellence, continuous learning and the advancement of economic prosperity throughout North Carolina. This achievement further demonstrates his dedication to serving Sampson County and ensuring the community remains competitive for future growth.
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Economic Development Director Ray Jordan achieves statewide certificate Sampson County Economic Development is proud to announce that RAY JORDAN, director, has earned the prestigious North Carolina Certified Economic Developer (NCcED) designation. Ray was recognized by the North Carolina Economic Development
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A taste of home GERMÈNE’S HOME KITCHEN & BAKERY NOW OPEN
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he Fayetteville community is abuzz over a new Haitian restaurant that opened its doors on Saturday, June 27. Friends and family gathered at Germène’s Home Kitchen & Bakery, located at 1205 Robeson St. in Fayetteville, to celebrate their long-awaited grand opening. The Haitian-Caribbean restaurant was brought to the community by Owner and Head Chef Eddie Claude, a U.S. Army Veteran and Haitian-born entrepreneur from the Artibonite Department in Haiti. “For more than 20 years, I had the privilege of serving our country. Beginning today, I have the privilege of serving this community one plate at a time,” shared Claude at the opening. The restaurant features a handcrafted menu created by Claude that includes breakfast, lunch and dinner options. Food such as chayote with pork and mixed seafood, jute leaves (Lalo), taso kabrit (fried goat) and fried chicken and plantains are available all week, with special additions to the menu scheduled for the weekends. Everything from the names of the cocktails to the food featured pays tribute to his home country of Haiti and his late grandmother, after whom the restaurant is named. “Not only do I know she was a kind person, I care more about her generosity, how she would make sure that somebody had a plate, or a bowl of Akasan with some bread or coffee. Because even if a person
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Left: On Saturday, June 27, friends and family gathered at Germène’s Home Kitchen & Bakery, located at 1205 Robeson St. in Fayetteville, to celebrate their long-awaited grand opening. Right: A family affair: Along with a full staff, Owner Eddie Claude and his wife Ruth (pictured right) work with their kids to run the restaurant. Eddie is a Veteran who served for 21 years in the U.S. Army.
came by who didn’t have money, she would make sure she would feed them. So I named this place after her so I can honor her name, her legacy of being a great person,” shared Claude. This is the second restaurant opened and owned by Claude, who has another restaurant in Haiti. With a business plan already in place, he shared that he was able to rely on Fayetteville’s business support ecosystem to get the business off the ground. He worked with the Women’s Business Center of
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The grand opening featured a sample plate of menu items, including Haitian Puff pastries (Pate), Akra (fritters) and house-made pikiliz with a spicy kick.
Fayetteville at CEED, which then later connected him to the Carolina Small Business Development Fund (CSBDF), which provided him with the funding to open. “The Women’s Business Center of Fayetteville, with Miss Danice and Mr. Stewart, they helped me get in contact with Miss Magaly. I already had a business plan, everything structured, but then I wanted more of it. Danice and Stewart helped me finalize it and structure it to the way I wanted it, to what it is now. It was very helpful for them to connect with me and advise me to reach out to the Carolina Small Business Development Fund,” shared Claude. “The very moment that Miss Magaly received my email, she was honest, she was reaching out and connected so much, like, she would help me on the weekends.” The CSBDF was able to help Claude secure a new loan to help open the business. “One of the things that was very impressive about Eddie; he came very prepared, very knowledgeable. I think he did an excellent job of availing himself to the business ecosystem and every nuance of support that would be available to him,” shared Magaly Rivera, a business solutions officer for the CSBDF. “[There are] two key documents
that we always look for, which is the business plan and the financial projections, that tells me that there is a level of readiness, and then we keep moving forward from there. We officially state that it takes up to 90 days to close a loan. How well prepared the client is, is what’s going to make the difference in that timeline.” Now, with the doors open, Claude and his team say they are ready to meet the community. “I opened this restaurant because I wanted to share the rich flavors and beautiful culture of Haiti with the people of Fayetteville, while creating jobs, strengthening our community and serving every guest with love, respect and genuine hospitality. So, my hope is that every person who walks through our doors lives not only with a full stomach but with a full heart,” said Claude. “Restaurants belong to our community, so whether you are Haitian, American, military, Caribbean, African or simply visiting our city, everyone has a seat at our table.”
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Carolina Eye Associates acquires Southeastern Eye Care in Lumberton C arolina Eye Associates, P.A. is pleased to announce the acquisition of Southeastern Eye Care, the long-standing ophthalmology practice of Dr. Scott Mouser in Lumberton, N.C. The practice will now operate as the newest Carolina Eye Associates Lumberton clinic, strengthening CEA’s commitment to providing comprehensive, patient-centered eye care throughout the region. Dr. Mouser and his professional staff will continue caring for patients from their current location as they transition into the CEA family. A respected ophthalmologist with more than two decades of service to the Lumberton community, Dr. Scott Mouser brings deep clinical experience, a relationship-driven approach to care and a long history of community involvement to Carolina Eye Associates. Dr. Mouser practices comprehen-
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Dr. Mouser describes his philosophy simply: “It’s all about the relationship you have with the patient.” He believes that establishing personal connections builds trust, improves compliance and leads to better longterm outcomes. Over the years, these relationships have become a defining part of his practice. He has cared for children who are now adults with children of their own, and he has walked with families through decades of life changes. Dr. Mouser shared that joining Carolina Eye Associates represents an exciting new chapter in his career. He values CEA’s long-standing tradition of patient care. He looks forward to having colleagues again for the first time in nearly 25 years. He appreciates the ability to offer patients immediate access to subspecialty care under one umbrella. He believes the transi-
tion will benefit his patients through expanded services, collaborative care, and the support of a large, multispecialty team. TJ McCaskill, CEO of Carolina Eye Associates, shared his enthusiasm and highlighted the significance of Dr. Mouser’s addition to the team, stating in a press release, “Dr. Mouser has built an exceptional practice and earned the trust of generations of patients throughout Robeson County. We are honored to welcome him and his team to Carolina Eye Associates. This partnership allows us to preserve the personalized care that patients know and trust while expanding access to a broader range of ophthalmic services and subspecialty expertise. We look forward to continuing Dr. Mouser’s legacy of outstanding patient care and investing in the future of eye health in the Lumberton community.”
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sive ophthalmology, including laser procedures and general eye care, and has built a career focused on providing broad, accessible services to patients of all ages. Dr. Mouser moved to Lumberton in the summer of 2004 to assume Dr. Bailey’s practice, having left a group ophthalmology practice in Tennessee where he had worked since 2002. After meeting longtime Lumberton ophthalmologist Dr. Bailey, Dr. Mouser purchased his solo practice, then known as Southeastern Eye Clinic, and transitioned it to Southeastern Eye Care, preserving the legacy of a practice that has existed in Lumberton since the 1960s. For nearly 22 years, Dr. Mouser has operated Southeastern Eye Care as a solo practitioner, continuing a combined five-plus decades of continuous eye care service to the community.
Cliffmore Park Apartments celebrates grand opening
NC & Associates, Inc. (WNC) joined Resource Housing Group, Inc. and East Carolina Community Development, Inc. to celebrate the grand opening of Cliffmore Park, a new 72unit affordable housing community for adults ages 55 and older located at 5133 Identity Lane in Fayetteville, N.C. Supported through the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program and serving households earning 40%, 50% and 60% of Area Median Income (AMI), Cliffmore Park expands access to high-quality affordable senior housing. Cliffmore Park is WNC’s second affordable housing investment in Fayetteville, and the company invested approximately $6.5 million in equity to support the development. “Cliffmore Park reflects the power of thoughtful partnerships to create housing that allows seniors to age
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Representatives from WNC & Associates, Resource Housing Group, East Carolina Community Development, financing partners and community stakeholders celebrate the grand opening of Cliffmore Park in Fayetteville, N.C.
with dignity, independence and stability,” said Ryan Thayer, assistant vice president of originations at WNC, in a press release. “We are grateful to Resource Housing Group, East Carolina Community Devel-
opment and our financing partners for helping bring this community to life. Together, we have created quality affordable housing with the amenities, services and accessibility features that support healthy and connected lives.” The new construction community consists of a three-story, elevator-served building featuring 36 one-bedroom and 36 two-bedroom units. Each apartment includes ceiling fans, washer and dryer hookups, central air conditioning, a dishwasher, a self-cleaning oven, a range hood and emergency call buttons. Private storage is available, and the development was constructed to meet ENERGY STAR Multifamily New Construction Program certification standards. Shared spaces include on-site management offices, multiple lounges and seating areas on each floor, a multipurpose room with a kitchenette, a computer center, an
exercise room and laundry facilities. Outdoor amenities include a covered porch, gazebo, patio with picnic tables and additional seating areas. The community offers convenient access to transportation, shopping, healthcare, a senior center and recreation, and a Fayetteville Area System of Transit (FAST) bus stop is steps from the property. In addition to serving seniors, 10% of the community’s units are designated through North Carolina’s Key Rental Assistance Program, which provides housing opportunities for individuals experiencing homelessness and people with disabilities. Financing for the development included a construction loan from ServisFirst Bank, a permanent loan from Centrant Community Capital, a Rental Production Program loan from the North Carolina Housing Finance Agency and a loan from the City of Fayetteville.
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SCC celebrates groundbreaking for new Health Sciences building
ommunity leaders, healthcare partners, elected officials, faculty, staff, students and supporters all gathered at Sampson Community College on 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 future SCC students for years to come. The project stands as a direct reflection of SCC’s mission to provide accessible, affordable education and workforce training through innovative, effective teaching. Sampson Community College’s new Health Sciences Building will be a 36,048-square-foot, two-story facility purpose-built to expand healthcare education and workforce
training for the region. The building will house and support programs including Nursing, Nurse Aide, Medical Assisting, Phlebotomy, Surgical Technology, Pharmacy Technology and Emergency Medical Services (EMS)/Paramedic. “Rural community colleges don’t see this type of investment very often, and so we’re really excited about our ability to be able to provide this type of facility not only for our nursing programs, but for their other health programs and health programs that might come in the future,” shared Sampson Community College President Dr. Bill Starling. “It’s a significant investment, I think it'll last for a century, perhaps, or longer. Our heartfelt thanks to the General Assembly, to Senator Jackson,
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Community leaders, healthcare partners, elected officials, faculty, staff, students and supporters all gathered at Sampson Community College on July 1 for a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Health Sciences building.
Representative Brisson [and] to our commissioners who agreed to support this into the future. A momentous day for Sampson Community College.”
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Cumberland Community Foundation leader stepping down after 30 years A fter almost 30 years of leading Cumberland Community Foundation, President & CEO Mary Holmes will step down in March 2027. Holmes began her work at the helm of Cumberland Community Foundation in March 1997, becoming CCF’s second president & CEO since the foundation’s founding in 1980. She has led the foundation through periods of significant growth and impact, building a community foundation with excellent systems, personalized services for donors and high-impact programs that improve the quality of life for all in Cumberland County. 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 grows these endowments, ensuring that each donor’s legacy has the intended impact for generations to come.
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Mary M. Holmes, President & CEO since 1997
Under Holmes’ leadership, the foundation’s assets have grown from $7.2 million to over $175 million. The foundation now manages 677 different donor funds. Grants and scholarships awarded annually have also increased, growing from $427,885.43 in 1996 to $10,974,668.86 in 2025. While Holmes has been at the helm, more than $104.8 million in grants and scholarships have been awarded, supporting hundreds of nonprofits and students in Cumberland County. “The community is extremely
fortunate to have had Mary Holmes as the CEO of Cumberland Community Foundation for almost 30 years. She is without a doubt the face of CCF,” said Ricky Lopes, chair of the CCF Board of Directors, in a press release. “Mary has developed relationships that will benefit CCF in perpetuity. Her strong leadership and interpersonal skills have made it a pleasure for board members and staff to work with CCF. She has recruited and trained an incredible staff, in addition to establishing a sound financial base that will allow her successor to join us under ideal conditions.” Prior to joining the community foundation, Holmes was Market President for a local commercial bank, a hedge analyst for a commodities trading firm in New York, N.Y. and a student fellow at the Peggy Guggenheim Museum in Venice, Italy. She is a graduate of Wake Forest University (B.S. 1980) and Kenan-Flagler Business School/UNC
(MBA 1990). Holmes has served on many boards in North Carolina. She is a Fellow of the William C. Friday Fellowship for Human Relations and a Fellow of Philanthropy Southeast’s Hull Leadership Program. Awards include the ATHENA Award, Greater Good Award of Methodist University, the Mary Mildred Sullivan and Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award and Business North Carolina’s Power 100 List. She is a frequent mentor to new nonprofit executives in her hometown, Fayetteville, N.C., and early-career community foundation leaders across the country. “It has been an honor and pleasure to be part of the work of Cumberland Community Foundation,” Holmes said in a press release. “The most wonderful people are involved in our work – donors, volunteers, staff members and nonprofit organizations – and it really lifts your spirits to see how many people are working to make the world a better place.”
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BIZ LEADS Reader’s Guide BizLeads is a collection of information gathered from greater Fayetteville courthouses, state government offices and information websites. The listings are intended to help the business community find new customers and stay on top of happenings with current customers, vendors and competitors. New Corporations lists firms from the Greater Fayetteville Business Journal region that were recently incorporated in the State of North Carolina. Addresses are publicly available.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY Rites To Success Human Development Technological Institute 5729 Ivanhoe Ct Apt 19 Fayetteville Agent: Tyrone Burnett Sr. Quandary Consulting LLC 3010 Valentina Way Apt 206 Fayetteville Attn:William C Edmonds
LEGACY TOUCH HOME CARE AGENCY LLC 385 Snowhill Rd Fayetteville Agent: SHANI LABEE WILLIAMS On the Go 247 Logistics LLC 3350 Footbridge Ln Ste 124 # 537 Fayetteville Agent: Dennis Eugene Williams Jr. L B RESORT LLC 1365 Chilton Dr Fayetteville Agent: Terry Lee Baker
MC Adams Anesthesia PLLC 1507 Draw Bridge Lane Fayetteville Attn:Miriah Catherine Adams
Pathway to Progress Academy LLC 2009 Fig Ct Fayetteville Agent: Alicia Claire Morfesis
Prince Ehivue LLC 811 Fresno Dr Fayetteville Attn:Andric Martin
POSITIVE LIVING LLC 4542 Raeford Rd Ste A9 Fayetteville Agent: SHMECA D MELVIN
Newkirk Murphy Family Reunion Committee INC 270 Longhill Dr Fayetteville Agent: Flora Elliott WonOfNE LLC 4418 Spinel Dr Fayetteville Agent: Kevin Gonzalez-Guzman
TRESHOOTERMEDIA LLC 6357 Patton St Fayetteville Agent: Tremarquis Patterson Rare Rentals LLC 1219 Coley Dr Fayetteville
Agent: James D Bonner High Voltage Ranch LLC 4632 Virsalli Loop Hope Mills Agent: Cody William Jonaitis Sarah's Daughters Inc. 5315 Ballester St Hope Mills Agent: Chrystal G. Williams Three-d-Threads LLC 5449 Thompson Cir Hope Mills Agent: Antonio Reaves Valo Vape Vault LLC 5302 Yadkin Rd Fayetteville Agent: Kelton Jamal Battle Grey One Holdings LLC 113 Antique Ct Fayetteville Agent: Diamond Tiatiana Balaam Gelly's Crafts LLC 2814 Truewinds Dr Fayetteville Agent: Mariangelly Arroyo Camacho SIMPSON THE LION OF JUDAH LLC 1870 Tryon Dr Unit 2 Fayetteville Agent: Melvin Lamont Simpson T & A Vending LLC 8246 Colliers Chapel Church Rd Linden Agent: Alisha D Adams
Faithful Farms Apiary LLC 6881 County Place Dr Hope Mills Agent: Richard Timothy Williams Dugger Technologies LLC 1613 Seattle Slew Ln Hope Mills Agent: Andrew Kyle Dugger The Eighth Collective LLC 723 Emeline Ave Fayetteville Agent: Victoria Migliore MOVIQ LLC 1137 Capeharbor Ct Apt 72 Fayetteville Agent: Manuel Eduardo Cardenas Sr Gorka LLC 621 Brisbane Ct Fayetteville Agent: Ibezim Okehie Studio Louis LLC 907 Hay St Ste 203 Fayetteville Agent: Justin Louis Agape Neurology PLLC 5722 Stewart Rd Wade Agent: Zahra Cain-Akbar Propaganda US LLC 6143 Shannon Woods Way Hope Mills Agent: Jiovani Favian Lopez Lovely day travel and tours llc 2112 Mannington
Dr Fayetteville Agent: Cassandra L Lewis-Liles Elemeta LLC 4317 Haskell Dr Hope Mills Agent: Marshall T Rogers III Counting Commas LLC 2919 Hermitage Ave Fayetteville Agent: Patricia Butler Jackson Biz Wealth Builders Consulting LLC 6509 Gate Post Ct Fayetteville Agent: R&J Morrison Global LLC IQV Construction LLC 2911 Bragg Blvd Fayetteville Agent: Dianelys Lee Brown Property Solutions LLC 1909 Caviness St Fayetteville Agent: Tyrell Brown Dickerson Higher Education Consulting L.L.C. 3009 Southridge Ct Fayetteville Agent: Christopher Neal Dickerson
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RS4Consultants LLC 6781 Surrey Rd Fayetteville Agent: Thomas L. Maier
Fat Cat Outfitters LLC 5920 Spinner Rd Hope Mills Agent: Timothy Melancon
GARCIA USED TIRE LLC 4509 Bragg Blvd Fayetteville Agent: FRANCISCO GARCIA
Sprite Home Services LLC 31 S Cool Spring St. Fayetteville Agent: Gregory Thomas Whitley Esquire
BROTHER'S TOTAL PROPERTYSERVICES LLC 5137 Longbranch Dr Fayetteville Agent: RONNIE BRAYBOY JR Divine Glo Co LLC 4028 Quarry Hollow Dr Fayetteville Agent: Destiny Sorrell Acient Pathways LLC 248 Ramona Dr Fayetteville Agent: William Charles Ball BundleQuote Pro LLC 1517 Pepperchase Dr Fayetteville Agent: Ricki Williams
HBG Holdings llc 511 Middle Rd Fayetteville Agent: Rhett Maxton Bunce RJ3 Consulting Firm & Holdings LLC 8604 English Saddle Dr Fayetteville Agent: Reddick R. Mack Jr. The Coffee Note LLC 5777 Bridle Ridge Ln Wade Agent: Stephen Singer Nova Ascension Consulting LLC 3025 John McMillan Rd Hope Mills Agent: Brandeis Shelton
DAMA LLC 19 Briar Cir Apt B Fayetteville Agent: Magdala Julien Sr
RED NAILS FAYETTEVILLE LLC 713 Grove St Ste 104 Fayetteville Agent: DINH MINH PHAM
CRP Development LLC 2448 Hope Mills Rd Fayetteville Agent: Raffaella Massa
ATLAS GRID SYSTEMS LLC 278 Castle Dr Fort Bragg Agent: VERONICA M Stanley
Vertex Global Solutions LLC 4124 Newgate St Fayetteville Agent: Stephanie Lopez
Members Church of God International Fayetteville in North Carolina 583 S Reilly Rd Ste 2
Fayetteville Agent: Bonie Magtulis Alongongan Niles Knowledge Partners LLC 1524 Grassy Branch Dr Fayetteville Agent: Oliver Niles Jr Moreau Care LLC 746 Cl Tart Cir Apt 402 Fayetteville Agent: KATHELYN MOREAU Dynamic Strategic Alliance NC LLC 100 Hay St Fayetteville Agent: Melissa Foreman Ray of Hope Early Learning Center Inc. 3710 Morganton Rd Ste 110 Fayetteville Agent: Alvita Graham McNeill Legacy First Group LLC 4519 Bluebush Dr Fayetteville Agent: Lorilei Lanette Taylor Brush and Broom Cleaning LLC 746 Cl Tart Cir Apt 301 Fayetteville Agent: Jaydon Miller Wayne's Machine LLC 808 Lilac Ct Stedman Agent: Wayne Thornton Chef Izzyy LLC 100 Hay St Ste 704 PMB 1121
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Fayetteville Agent: Israel M Carrillo Hawkins Legacy Path Rentals LLC 1845 Bluffside Dr Fayetteville Agent: ISSA ZI BT’S Paint and Lawn Services LLC 1807 Seabrook School Rd Fayetteville Agent: Brandon Turner Cutz On Cue LLC 1529 Kara Ct Fayetteville Agent: James Edward Cue Jr Collins Ventures LLC 3232 Gilbert Rd Eastover Agent: Christopher B Collins CGF Aviation LLC 2779 Wilmington Hwy Fayetteville Agent: Colin G Ford Joyful Designs & Creations LLC 5841B Maidstone Ln Hope Mills Agent: Monica Shana Poe McGain & Associates Management Group LLC 2405 Crosshill St Eastover Agent: Pamela Denise Gainey E. A. INVESTMENT LLC 605 German St Fayetteville Agent: All Accurate Accounts LLC
M4D Vault LLC 100 Hay St Ste 705 #3017 Fayetteville Agent: Christopher Giovanni Saam Brinker Holdings LLC 4392 Huckleberry Rd Fayetteville Agent: Antoinette Blanche Brinker Stancil Commercial Holdings LLC 319 Mike Street Fayetteville Agent: Audrey Stancil Stancil Residential Holdings LLC 319 Mike St Fayetteville Agent: Audrey Stancil OLIVER ADVENTURES LLC 597 Oliver St Fayetteville Agent: TIMOTHY J TEASLEY Fulbe Nomadic Cuisine LLC 8040 Trout Creek Rd Fayetteville Agent: Mariama Jalloh LH Holdings NC LLC 231 E Lochhaven Dr Fayetteville Agent: Jenna Keasler Israel's Legacy LLC 4381 Garnet Dr Fayetteville Agent: Erica Renee Owens MV DAO LLC
2800 Marcus James Dr Fayetteville Agent: Tran Hoan Dao Fancy Maids Film LLC 6809 Kizer Dr Fayetteville Agent: Harold Hodge Jr. SAS Bail Bonding LLC 1477 Aultroy Dr Fayetteville Agent: Sherrill Brittany Spearman Prime Meridian LLC 1133 Arailia Dr Fayetteville Agent: Jared Micah Weiner SparkleGliitz llc 314 Country Club Dr Fayetteville Agent: Tamika Thompson Dr. B Speaks LLC 3402 Carl Steiner Rd Fayetteville Agent: Natasha Nicole Brown Serenity Haven Supportive Living LLC 6458 Easthampton Rd Fayetteville Shania C Hewett Bracar transport LLC 3968 Cumberland Rd Fayetteville Agent: DeAundre Carvin PMB Health Solutions LLC 3071 Valentina Way Apt 308
Fayetteville Agent: Yu Thandar Aung Gatsby Solutions L.L.C. 209 Post Oak Dr Apt 615 Fayetteville Agent: Parker Lee Barnett ESW ELECTRIC LLC 3007 Hampton Ridge Rd Fayetteville Agent: ERIC WETZBARGER NC Arco Properties LLC 1849 Broadell Dr Fayetteville Agent: Gloria Imelda Velandia Merchan JamRae Entertainment LLP 6290 Yadkin Rd Fayetteville Floyd Chambers Sound Ministry Solutions LLC 5918 Lowgras Rd Stedman Agent: Velton Wesley Brown Rose and Rye Co. LLC 1102 Offshore Dr Fayetteville Agent: Jose Gonzalez JET Construction LLC 4031 Polk Dr Hope Mills Agent: Esther Torres Fountain Family Ventures LLC 828 Ronald Reagan Dr Fayetteville
Agent: Wesley Fountain Tucker Legacy Enterprises LLC 5304 Anna Belle Ln Wade Agent: Dustin Trevor Tucker JMJ INVESTMENTS LLC 3009 Hermitage Ave Fayetteville Agent: Neil J Fischer Sierra Mike Solutions LLC 3055 Lindbridge Dr Fayetteville Agent: Rondall Joseph Blackburn REVO MULTISERVICES LLC 1934 Sloan Ave Fayetteville Agent: REVONA DORMESTOIRE 7555 Petrea Lane LLC 208 Waterdown Dr Apt 1 Fayetteville Agent: Larry King Jr. SDYP Holdings Inc. 305 Suzanne St Fayetteville Agent: Dominique Clark Tropical Tinting LLC 35 Arnhem Way Fort Bragg Agent: Alberto Ortiz KC Decker Properties LLC 1920-a Pamalee Drive
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Fayetteville Agent: Kenneth Charles Decker VPRO SERVICES LLC 234 Cherrybark Dr. Stedman Agent: Bruce E. Veeder Shah & Lee Real Estate Partners LLC 4423 Ferncreek Dr Fayetteville Agent: Rajendra M Shah STEADY GROWTH LAND HOLDINGS LLC 644 Monagan St Fayetteville Agent: JAMES CARROLL Wallace McLean Development LLC 222 Maiden Ln Fayetteville Agent: Benjamin Stout EkoAve Unlimited LLC 4926 Galveston Dr Fayetteville Agent: Emmanuel Owusu Hemogoblins Phlebotomy Group LLC 2501A Bragg Blvd # 1016 Fayetteville Agent: Ashley Johnson Affordable Oasis LLC 6165 Woodspring Dr Hope Mills Agent: Nichelle Denise Dicker
MC PRO SERVICES LLC 5110 Rodwell Rd Fayetteville Agent: PLACIDO SILVA JOSE Etheridge Charcuterie Co LLC 807 Grazing Ct Fayetteville Agent: Julia Etheridge Hydro Plumbing Solutions LLC 7131 Ashwood Cir Fayetteville Agent: Michael Schooff BARGIN BARN LLC 5804 Tillery Ln Fayetteville Agent: CHARLES DINKINS Pruned and Fit LLC 2501 Bragg Blvd Ste A PMB 2107 Fayetteville Attn:Shawntee Reid Southern Star Auto Glass LLC 4724 Mastercraft Ct Wade Agent: Vishal Misir Operation Brick by Brick LLC 1190 Hallberry Dr Fayetteville Agent: Giavanni Braboy Sparkly Rock LLC 1175 Boone Hall Way Fayetteville Agent: Chris LaPointe Godwin Farms Owners Association Inc.
222 Maiden Ln Fayetteville Agent: Benjamin A Stout A Bridge To Wellness LLC 4901 True Fews Cir Parkton Agent: Delinda Quick GLICK FIRE EQUIPMENT LLC 429 Person St Ste 1-A Fayetteville Agent: BossLady Corporate Services LLC Haus of Bloom LLC 3517 Clearwater Fayetteville Agent: Courtney Manuel MAPDASH incorporated 6728 Willowbrook Dr Apt 5 Fayetteville Agent: EMMA MEYER Twins WiiN LLC 200 Dick St Ste D Fayetteville Agent: Abundant Living Consulting Corporation LLC LW OFFICE OF MICHAEL F DIMANN LLC 429 Person St Ste 1-A Fayetteville Agent: BossLady Corporate Services LLC Yallsway National Courier Service LLC 6242 Alva Cir Fayetteville Agent: Jasmine Nicole Beckwith
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THE LIST
Largest Employers Employers --Moore MooreCounty County As ranked ranked by by NC NC Department DepartmentofofCommerce Commerce RANK RANK
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Health Care and Social Health Care and Social Assistance Assistance
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Public Administration Public Administration
500—999 500—999
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SANDHILLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE SANDHILLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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500—999 500—999
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Health Care and Social Health Care and Social Assistance Assistance
250—499 250—499
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250—499 250—499
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250—499 250—499
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250—499 250—499
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FIRST BANK (A CORP) FIRST BANK (A CORP) LEE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION INC LEE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION INC MID-PINES DEVELOPMENT GROUP LLC MID-PINES DEVELOPMENT GROUP LLC WAL-MART ASSOCIATES INC. WAL-MART ASSOCIATES INC. FOOD LION FOOD LION
Educational Services Educational Services Health CareCare and Social Health and Social Assistance Assistance Accommodation and Food Accommodation and Food Services Services
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BURFORDS TREE LLC
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BURFORDS TREE LLC
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PINEHURST SURGICAL CLINIC P A
PINEHURST SURGICAL CLINIC P A PENICK VILLAGE INC
PENICK VILLAGE INC PAGE GRACE INVESTMENTS LLC
PAGE GRACE INVESTMENTS LLC TG ADMINISTRATION LLC
TG ADMINISTRATION LLC GENTLE TOUCH HOME CARE LLC
Remediation Services Health Care and Social Health Care and Social Assistance Assistance Health Care and Social Assistance Health Care and Social
Assistance Accommodation and Food Services Accommodation and Food
Servicesand Arts, Entertainment, Recreation Arts, Entertainment, and
Recreation Health Care and Social Assistance Health Care and Social
250—499 250—499
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250—499 250—499
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250—499 100—249
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100—249 100—249
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100—249 100—249
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Public Administration Public Administration
100—249 100—249
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100—249 100—249
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100—249 100—249
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LOWES FOODS LLC COUNTRY CLUB OF NORTH CAROLINA INC
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100—249 100—249
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