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May 22, 2026

County Manager Grier presents FY 2027 recommended budget

Cumberland County Manager Clarence Grier presented his recommended Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) budget to the Board of Commissioners during a meeting on May 21.The County Manager’s FY27 recommended budget totals $656.5 million across all operating funds a ...

May 22, 2026

Cape Fear Valley Health cuts ribbon on Dorothea Dix Adolescent Care – Lillington

Photo by GFBJToday, May 22, Cape Fear Valley Health celebrated the opening of Cape Fear Valley Dorothea Dix Adolescent Care – Lillington, a new inpatient psychiatric unit for adolescents located on the campus of Central Harnett Hospital.The new facil ...

May 22, 2026

BBB, Inc. reintroduces the Better Business Bureau; Unveils new brand platform and visual identity

Graphic provided by: the Better Business BureauBBB, Inc. announced the first step in a global reintroduction of the Better Business Bureau, a defining initiative to modernize the organization and reaffirm its role as the standard setter of trust betw ...

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Why Skilled Trades Matter: Addressing the Decline and Urgent Need in Plumbing and HVAC

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May 22, 2026

New roundabout requires temporary detour in Hope Mills

A section of King Road in western Cumberland County will close starting next week for the construction of a roundabout.The private developer for the Publix-anchored Rockfish Village shopping center south of Fayetteville is building a roundabout. It w ...

May 21, 2026

Upscale hotel proposed for downtown Fayetteville

The proposal includes approximately 125 hotel rooms, restaurant space, meeting and convention space, green space, commercial space and parking. ...

May 21, 2026

Cumberland Community Foundation announces over $1,000,000 in scholarship awards

Photo courtesy of CCFCumberland Community Foundation announced $1,042,300 in new and renewed scholarships at its annual scholarship awards reception on May 20, 2026. Students, family members, scholarship committee volunteers and donors attended the a ...

May 20, 2026

Ben Stout Construction breaks ground on second phase of Caelin Farms community

Caelin Farms in Spring Lake features affordable homes ranging from three to five bedrooms with prices starting at $274,000. Ben Stout Construction broke ground on the second phase of the housing development on May 20. ...

May 20, 2026

Douglas Byrd launches new Family Resource Center

Photos provided by CCSDouglas Byrd High School recently celebrated the grand opening of its Community School Family Resource Center, “The Eagles Connection.” The new space is designed to connect students and families with valuable resources, support ...

May 20, 2026

Fayetteville State graduate moves directly from undergraduate research to Johns Hopkins doctoral program

Shereiff Garrett, a computer science major, Navy Veteran and first-generation graduate, represents the talent, discipline and purpose FSU sends into the workforce and advanced study. This fall, she begins a doctoral program in computer science at Johns Hopkins University to continue research in medical AI. ...


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Editor's note: Happy Mother's Day

Photo provided by magnific.comWith Mother’s Day coming up this weekend, I’d like to give a shoutout to my wonderful mom, who has done so much to shape me into the person I am today. My mom, Jeanne Meador, is a brilliant example of a selfless, in


Mental health milestone: FSU celebrates $1.45M investment in student mental health and accessibility

At center, Chancellor Darrell T. Allison and Juanette Council, Ed.D., vice chancellor for student affairs, cut the ribbon to celebrate the grand reopening of Fayetteville State University's newly renovated Spaulding Building, joined by campus leaders


A hub for innovation: FCEDC repurposes landmark Fayetteville building into a future-focused hub

FCEDC has officially moved its staff and operations to 611 W. Russell St. The 35,800- square-foot center was previously home to Homemakers Furniture and Interiors. Renovations began in the fall of 2025 and are expected to be completed in the next six to eight months. Currently, FCEDC staff are working within an open 7,500-square-foot floor plan as initial improvements progress.