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May 18, 2026

Fayetteville City Manager presents recommended FY2027 Budget

City Manager Douglas Hewett presented the Fiscal Year 2027 Recommended Operating Budget to the City Council and the public at the Budget Work Session on Thursday, May 14. The recommended budget totals $322,813,979.  The budget reflects the ...

May 18, 2026

Cape Fear Regional Theatre celebrates topping-off ceremony for Act 2: Expand & Elevate

Photo courtesy of The Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland CountyCape Fear Regional Theatre (CFRT) celebrated the topping-off ceremony for its transformational capital expansion project, Act 2: Expand & Elevate, marking a major milestone in co ...

May 18, 2026

Fayetteville PWC releases 2025 Water Quality Report

The Fayetteville Public Works Commission (PWC) has published its 2025 Water Quality Report. While the Water Quality Report is a requirement of the state, the results of water sampling verify PWC’s commitment to water quality going beyond compliance. ...

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Southeast Region Federal Construction, Infrastructure & Environmental Summit Concludes in Wilmington

Posted May 6, 2026
The Southeast Region Federal Construction, Infrastructure & Environmental Summit, hosted by the North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) and the Offices of U.S. Senators Thom Tillis and Ted Budd, successfully concluded three days of high-v
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May 17, 2026

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 ...

May 15, 2026

Youth to perform historical tributes honoring the legacies of heroes that shaped Fayetteville–Cumberland County

“Through Their Eyes, We Remember. Through Their Voices, We Honor.” Youth from across the Fayetteville community are bringing history to life through Heroes of Fayetteville–Cumberland County, a retrospective performance celebrating the influential voi ...

May 15, 2026

Cumberland County taxpayers reminded of May 20 deadline to appeal property values

Cumberland County property owners have until May 20, 2026, at 5 p.m. to submit a formal appeal for their 2026 real property assessed value to the Board of Equalization and Review.Property owners may appeal their value by submitting a formal appeal to ...

May 15, 2026

Gen. Xavier Brunson returns home as Fayetteville State University marks record-breaking graduation

Fayetteville State University celebrated a record-breaking commencement weekend May 8-9, conferring 1,247 degrees and marking several institutional "firsts," including a historic student keynote and a homecoming for one of the nation’s top military l ...

May 15, 2026

Fort Bragg Defense Critical Infrastructure Summit highlights collaboration as key to military readiness

On May 14, the XVIII Airborne Corps brought together key leaders from the Army, state and local government, interagency and private-sector partners to forge enduring partnerships to harden our DCI's resilience. Photo by GFBJ.On May 14, Fort Bragg hos ...

May 15, 2026

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 ...


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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.