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Dec 19, 2025

Taxpayers reminded of 2026 property tax listing period

Cumberland County Tax Administration reminds residents and non-residents who own taxable property in Cumberland County that the 2026 property listing period is Jan. 1 - 31, 2026. ...

Dec 18, 2025

XVIII Airborne Corps concludes exercise Scarlet Dragon, advancing joint force capabilities with AI and new technology

An AH-64 Apache helicopter provides aerial overwatch during Scarlet Dragon 26-1 at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Dec. 9, 2025. The exercise tests how aviation platforms integrate with ground-based air defense systems to create a shared air picture and ...

Dec 18, 2025

National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) passes in Senate; Lumbee Tribe of N.C. and neighbors celebrate receiving full federal recognition

Chairman Lowery and Lumbee Delegation in Washington on Wednesday , Dec. 17. Photo provided by: Lumbee Tribe of N.C. On Wednesday, Dec. 17, the 77 to 20 Senate vote passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) brought celebration from ...

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North Carolina Holds a Home-Field Advantage in the Innovation Game

Posted Dec 1, 2025
North Carolina’s medical and biotech ecosystem is already highly regarded, but two emerging developments are even greater opportunities for local innovators: the rise of ARPA-H, the federal government’s high-risk, high-reward health innovation agency
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Dec 17, 2025

Cumberland County takes step forward on future Unhoused Support Center

The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners awarded the bid and authorized contract negotiations with Manna Dream Center to serve as the future operator of Cumberland County’s planned Unhoused Support Center. ...

Dec 17, 2025

Robeson County professionals secure seats on state boards and commissions

Dr. Lawrence T. Locklear of Robeson County has been appointed to the North Carolina Historical Commission and David F. Branch of Robeson County has been appointed to the North Carolina State Bar Review Committee. ...

Dec 17, 2025

Cumberland County Schools teacher named 2026 Regional Teacher of the Year

Social Studies teacher Manzell Spencer, Jr. of Douglas Byrd Middle School has been named the 2026 Sandhills Regional Teacher of the Year. ...

Dec 17, 2025

Pinehurst Resort names David O’Donoghue as executive vice president of operations

Pinehurst Resort is pleased to announce David O’Donoghue as executive vice president of operations. O’Donoghue oversees all key operational areas including hotel operations, golf operations, food & beverage, golf course maintenance and Pinehurst Country Club. ...

Dec 17, 2025

UNCP to award first doctoral degrees, marking a new chapter in university history

UNCP’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in Population Health — launched in 2023 as the university’s first doctoral program and one of the few in the state dedicated to community-level health outcomes — is celebrating its first graduating class. ...

Dec 17, 2025

PWC wins dual NC One Water Awards

The Fayetteville Public Works Commission (PWC) is proud to announce its recent recognition at the 2025 NC One Water Awards, where the utility earned two of the highest distinctions for 2025. ...


In The Current Issue

Hemp hemp hurray: Local farmer and business man seeks to educate the broader community about the many uses for hemp

Keith Dunn began farming hemp in 2017. A few weeks later he founded East Carolina Hemp Supply. After years of slow but steady growth, Dunn hopes to one day be able to build a hemp processing plant in North Carolina to boost the industry and local eco


Australian manufacturer to launch North American operations in Bladen County, investing more than $6M in Elizabethtown

Photo provided by Bladen County Economic DevelopmentVectorTex USA, LLC, a product developer and technology company, will create 44 new jobs in Bladen County. The company will establish its first North American manufacturing facility in Elizabethtown.