Category Archives: February 2023

Celebrating Black History: Swan Davis

Celebrating Black History: Swan Davis

Swan Davis was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey. Mr. Davis is a graduate of Fayetteville State University. He completed his Masters at Webster University in Human Relations Administration. While at FSU, he served as the President of several organizations to include The Society for the Advancement of Management (S.A.M.); It’s My Time (a mentoring program);…MORE

Celebrating Black History: Cheris Hodges

Celebrating Black History: Cheris Hodges

CHERIS HODGES was bitten by the writing bug at an early age and always knew she wanted to be a writer. She wrote her first romance novel, Revelations, after having a vivid dream about the characters. She hopped out of bed at 2 A.M. and started writing. She is a 1999 graduate of Johnson C. Smith University…MORE

Celebrating Black History: Keem Jones

Celebrating Black History: Keem Jones

Rakeem “Keem” Jones is a father of 3 sons and a freelance documentarian from the Shaw Road/Bonnie Doone section of Fayetteville, North Carolina that uses his words and pictures to tell the stories of those that he encounters throughout his daily life. Capturing those moments in time is very fulfilling. Direct action, education, community outreach,…MORE

Celebrating Black History: Demetria Davis

Celebrating Black History: Demetria Davis

Demetria Davis is a native of Fayetteville, NC. Upon Graduating from Fayetteville Terry Sanford High School in 1998, she earned a full Athletic Scholarship to the University of South Carolina. She majored in exercise science. She holds the University record for the most female decorated Athlete in the school’s history with 22 All-American honors. After…MORE

Celebrating Black History: Justin Moore

Celebrating Black History: Justin Moore

Justin Moore joined the CBS 17 news team in December 2021 as the Fayetteville – Fort Bragg Bureau Reporter.  The Rolling Fork, Mississippi native comes with more than a decade of newsroom experience. He’s the first out of his hometown to become a news reporter. Before coming to the Sandhills, Justin spent two years in Mobile,…MORE

Celebrating Black History: Pastor Ernest Jones

Celebrating Black History: Pastor Ernest Jones

Pastor Ernest W. Jones, a native of Baltimore, Maryland, has served as the senior pastor of True Vine Ministries Church in Fayetteville, NC for more than 30 years. At completing 12 years in the United States Army, Pastor Jones planted the church in 1992 with his family and three other members. The church has grown…MORE

Celebrating Black History: Marcus Doss

Celebrating Black History: Marcus Doss

Marcus Doss is a renowned business owner and successful entrepreneur born and bred right here in the Fayetteville, NC area. He is a father to 4 beautiful girls, Aviance, Azura, Aniya, and Alana. He is a devoted husband to wife and life partner, Rachelle Doss. He loves spending time with family and entertaining friends. He…MORE