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Jun 2, 2025

Cumberland County to host High School Financial Literacy Boot Camp

Image courtesy of Money Box AcademyMoney Box Academy Inc., in partnership with the City of Fayetteville, ACT and the FTCC Innovation Center, proudly presents the first-ever High School Financial Literacy Boot Camp for Cumberland County students.This ...

Jun 2, 2025

U.S. 74 in Robeson County will be repaved

Nearly 13 miles of U.S. 74 in Robeson County will be milled and resurfaced, after the N.C. Department of Transportation awarded an $18.7 million contract to Barnhill Co. last week.The work will cover the entirety of U.S. 74 within the county – from M ...

Jun 2, 2025

Cumberland County Public Library to upgrade audiovisual technology at four branch locations

In June 2025, Cumberland County Public Library will begin renovations to upgrade audiovisual (AV) technology in the activity rooms at the following branches:Headquarters Library, 300 Maiden Lane, FayettevilleNorth Regional Library, 855 McArthur Rd., ...

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What is a Business Technology Assessment, and Why Your Business Needs One

Posted Jun 1, 2025
Your business depends on technology every single day—from how your teams communicate to how you manage documents, protect data, and serve your customers. But over time, even the most reliable systems can become outdated, inefficient, or vulnerable if
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Jun 2, 2025

Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra presents: Classical Connections: Echoes in Time

The Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra (FSO) will present two concerts titled “Classical Connections: Echoes in Time” on Saturday, June 21 and Sunday June 22 at the Gilbert Theater located at 116 Green St. in downtown Fayetteville. The concerts will beg ...

May 30, 2025

City of Fayetteville names next chief of police

Newly announced Chief of Police Roberto E. Bryan Jr. (left) stands beside City of Fayetteville City Manager Douglas J. Hewett (right) at a press conference announcing him to the community. Fayetteville City Manager Douglas J. Hewett today announ ...

May 30, 2025

SCC completes construction on new North-Kitchin campus connector building; Additional projects take shape

Sampson Community College’s new North-Kitchin campus connector building is now open, providing access to the North Building, Kitchin Hall, the Learning Resource Center (LRC) and the elevator. ...

May 29, 2025

Skibo Road bridge requires overnight closures for maintenance

A months-long project to preserve the Skibo Road bridge spanning the All American Freeway is expected to begin this week. A state highway contractor will do work underneath the bridge, necessitating nighttime lane closures on the freeway underneath between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. ...

May 29, 2025

Arts Council of Fayetteville | Cumberland County celebrate 20 years of the Public Works Exhibit; Artwork wanted

The Arts Council of Fayetteville | Cumberland County is excited to open up its gallery walls to the community with its annual Public Works Community Art Exhibition.  This year marks the 20th anniversary of this community-based art show sponsored ...

May 29, 2025

Tech for a cause: 2025 Tech ID Day showcases new innovations while supporting warfighters and a good cause

To wrap up the first day, attendees were able to meet up for a social event at the Brad Halling American Whiskey Ko. in Southern Pines where a $10,000 check was presented to the Joint Special Operations Foundation for their scholarship fund. Photo pr ...


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Tech for a cause: 2025 Tech ID Day showcases new innovations while supporting warfighters and a good cause

To wrap up the first day, attendees were able to meet up for a social event at the Brad Halling American Whiskey Ko. in Southern Pines where a $10,000 check was presented to the Joint Special Operations Foundation for their scholarship fund. Photo pr


Gathering great ideas: Business incubator coming to the 400 block of Hay Street

The three-story, 200,000 square-foot business incubator space is located at 420 Maiden Lane. The building features an elevator, construction has begun on handicap bathrooms for the first floor and the second and third floors feature window walls offering views of Segra Stadium.


Planting seeds of H.O.P.E: FTCC's Hope, Opportunity, Prosperity through Education Program provides empowerment through hands-on learning

Image provided by FTCCFocused on building the local workforce and streamlining the education process through real world learning, the Hope, Opportunity, Prosperity through Education Program at Fayetteville Technical Community College (FTCC), also kno