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Mar 31, 2026

NC History Center on the Civil War, Emancipation & Reconstruction hosts topping-off ceremony

Mary Lynn Bryan, vice chair of the board of the NC History Center on the Civil War, Emancipation & Reconstruction, signs the beam before it is hoisted into place. Photos by GFBJ.Today, Tuesday, March 31, the final steel beam was hoisted into plac ...

Mar 31, 2026

UNC Pembroke secures additional $1 million in federal funding for Old Main restoration

Photo provided by UNCPThe restoration of Old Main at UNC Pembroke continues to gain momentum with an additional $1 million in federal funding secured through the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act f ...

Mar 31, 2026

Kia McMillan introduces Ace 19 Cafe and Lounge at Stryker Golf Course

Fayetteville native Kia McMillan has revamped the Stryker Golf Course clubhouse event venue and dining facility by opening Ace 19 Cafe and Lounge. The cafe provides fresh food and refreshing drink options and features indoor and outdoor seating. ...

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United Way of Cumberland County

Gratitude: Honoring the generosity of a community by maximizing impact

Posted Mar 2, 2026
When I truly recognized that the United Way of Cumberland County exists only through the generosity of this community, it fundamentally changed me, as a leader and as a person.Your United Way does not receive state or federal funding. We are sustaine
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Mar 30, 2026

City of Fayetteville joined by state officials to announce expansion of LEAD program

Photo provided by: City of Fayetteville On Tuesday, March 24, North Carolina Governor Josh Stein, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS), and the North Carolina Harm Reduction Coalition (NCHRC) announced at Fayettevi ...

Mar 30, 2026

Community invited to first look at Fayetteville’s newest Tennis Center

Graphic provided by: City of FayettevilleThe City of Fayetteville is excited to invite residents and community members to the First Look event for The Courts at Glenville Lake, 730 Filter Plant Drive, on Wednesday, April 1 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.  ...

Mar 30, 2026

Cumberland County leaders convene for Infrastructure Summit focused on regional growth and coordination

Cumberland County Chairman Kirk deViere participated in the Infrastructure Summit which brought together representatives from transportation, utilities, and local governments to align priorities and identify coordinated strategies to support future g ...

Mar 30, 2026

Hope Mills seeks residents to fill government committee vacancies

The Town of Hope Mills encourages residents to take an active role in local government by serving on community committees. Membership is reserved for Town of Hope Mills residents unless otherwise specified, and individuals may serve on up to two comm ...

Mar 27, 2026

Fayetteville Woodpeckers announce 2026 opening night roster

The Fayetteville Woodpeckers, in conjunction with the Houston Astros, have unveiled the 2026 Opening Day Roster ahead of their Carolina League opener against the Wilson Warbirds on April 3 at Segra Stadium. The 30-man roster breaks down to 15 positio ...

Mar 27, 2026

NCDMV selects vendor for system modernization

The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV) has announced the selection of Kyndryl for its System Modernization initiative following a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) that was released in August. The award represents a significant step forward ...


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CommWell Health opening new location in Coats; announces retirement of CEO

Graphic courtesy of CommWell HealthCommWell Health, a large private nonprofit Community Health Center, was recently awarded a competitive grant through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to expand essential healthcare access in C


Advancing military technology: Dragon's Lair pitch goes from idea to production

Spc. Alexander Soto, a paratrooper assigned to the 1st Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, presents the modular drone case at the Airborne Innovation Lab, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Feb. 9, 2026. Soto noted the recurring problem of drones


Hogs & chickens & turkeys, oh my! Sampson County Friends of Agriculture Ag Rally scheduled for March 17

Graphic provided by Sampson County Friends of AgricultureThe Sampson County Friends of Agriculture would like to invite the greater Fayetteville community to their annual Agriculture Rally on March 17, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. Originally organized by