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Jul 24, 2026

Terry Sanford golf team wins national championship at PGA High School Golf National Invitational at Pinehurst

Cumberland County Schools is celebrating another historic achievement as the Terry Sanford High School (TSHS) golf team claimed the 2026 PGA High School Golf National Invitational Championship in Pinehurst, N.C. ...

Jul 24, 2026

Harnett County Board of Commissioners adopt fiscal year 2026-2027 budget

The Harnett County Board of Commissioners approved the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget during the Special Meeting on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. The budget operates from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027.During the July 14, 2026 Board of Commissioners meeting, ...

Jul 24, 2026

State Board selects Monty Sullivan to lead NC Community Colleges

The State Board of Community Colleges selected Dr. Monty Sullivan to lead the North Carolina Community College System, choosing a leader who spent more than a decade as head of Louisiana's statewide system and nearly doubled its annual graduates.Sull ...

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Building a Future-Ready Workforce: How FTCC and Regional Partners Are Developing the Next Generation of Talent in Cumberland County

Posted Jul 1, 2026
Fayetteville Technical Community College (FTCC) and its regional partners are leading a coordinated effort to build a future-ready workforce pipeline aligned with the evolving needs of employers across Cumberland County and the Sandhills. Through imm
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Jul 24, 2026

Fayetteville communities invited to celebrate National Night Out

Fayetteville residents are invited to come together with their neighbors Tuesday, Aug. 4, for National Night Out, an annual celebration focused on building stronger neighborhoods and strengthening relationships between the community and law enforceme ...

Jul 24, 2026

Brightspeed partners with Fascinate-U Children's Museum to provide free admission to End of Summer Block Party

Fascinate-U Children's Museum is proud to announce Brightspeed as the PresentingSponsor of the 2026 End of Summer Block Party, making it possible for families to enjoy the annual celebration with free admission on Saturday, Aug. 8, from 12:00 p.m. to ...

Jul 24, 2026

Campbell University’s Gaylord’s Kitchen to receive design & menu makeover

Campbell University’s main dining hub is undergoing a makeover — both cosmetically and with its menu — in time for the start of the fall semester in August. ...

Jul 24, 2026

City of Fayetteville’s Homebuying HERO Program opens more doors to homeownership with revised guidelines

The City of Fayetteville is investing in more opportunities for residents to achieve homeownership with updated guidelines and renewed funding for its Homebuying HERO (Homebuyer Education and Readiness Opportunity) Program. ...

Jul 24, 2026

Longleaf Pine REALTORS® release June 2026 Housing Market Update: Sales rise as inventory expands

Longleaf Pine REALTORS® released its June 2026 housing market statistics, providing a current look at residential real estate activity across southeastern North Carolina. ...

Jul 23, 2026

Artist Village Community Theatre announces 2026–2027 season with support from $12,500 Grassroots Arts Grant

Artist Village Community Theatre is pleased to announce its 2026–2027 theatre season, made possible in part through a $12,500 Grassroots Arts Project Grant administered by the Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County. Funding for the grant is p ...


In The Current Issue

Germène's Home Kitchen & Bakery now open

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. Photos by YGH STUDIOS & GFBJ. The Fayett


Editor's note: Summer jobs

With 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


Preserving rural roots: Gray's Creek residents launch effort to become a town

Proposed incorporation boundary (pink) · Gray’s Creek, Cumberland County, N.C. This is a working draft and is subject to revision. Image courtesy of grayscreeknc.com. After decades as an unincorporated rural community in Cumberland County, Gray’