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Jun 20, 2025

Cumberland County ends negotiations with The Salvation Army

Cumberland County has been in discussions with The Salvation Army regarding the potential reopening of its Fayetteville shelter. However, it was announced on Friday, June 20 that due to multiple ongoing issues and unresolved concerns, the County made ...

Jun 20, 2025

Pembroke projects receive RIA grant funds

The Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) has announced that they have approved nine grant requests for local governments totaling $2,941,000. The grants include commitments creating a total of 137 jobs. The public investment in these projects will at ...

Jun 20, 2025

Cumberland County Board of Commissioners adopts FY2026 budget; Reduces property tax rate by 30 cents

The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously on Thursday, June 19, 2025, to adopt the County’s Fiscal Year 2026 budget during a work session held at the Judge E. Maurice Braswell Cumberland County Courthouse.“This year's budget deli ...

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FSU's Forensic Science Program produces workforce ready scientists with a competitive edge

Posted May 27, 2025
Through strategic investments on the state-of-the art laboratory equipment, diversified forensic science program curriculum, small class size (12:1) student to faculty ratio in forensic specialized courses and strong emphasis on hands-on learning, Fa
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Jun 20, 2025

Come out and play! Group Therapy Pub & Playground Brings Interactive Entertainment to Fayetteville

The Fayetteville location will offer what the company describes as "experiential entertainment," digital axe throwing using real axes with projected targets, digital darts, ping pong and various arcade-style games. Photos provided by Group Therapy Pu ...

Jun 19, 2025

NC startup Active Defender hosts safety summit & demo day

One of the speakers at the event was former FBI agent Rob DePriest. Photo provided by Active Defender. Active Defender, an industry leader in school safety solutions and emergency communications, brought educators, parents and public safety prof ...

Jun 19, 2025

Cape Fear Valley Urology expands access with new Lillington clinic

The new office is located at 225 Brightwater Drive in the Cape Fear Valley Health Pavilion in Lillington. Debora Moore is a board-certified urologist with over 20 years of experience and will be the medical provider at the clinic.Cape Fear Valle ...

Jun 19, 2025

Robeson County intersection will be reconstructed; Roundabout on N.C. 710 will improve safety

A crossroads northwest of Lumberton will be upgraded into a roundabout, after the N.C. Department of Transportation recently approved a $2 million bid.When the department determined the roundabout was needed at N.C. 710 with Prospect Road to reduce t ...

Jun 18, 2025

Assistant County Manager Sally Shutt to retire after 20 years of service

Sally Shutt (left) is pictured with the Cumberland County Board of Commissioners Chairman Kirk deViere Tuesday, June 17, 2025. deViere presented Shutt with an Order of the Long Leaf Pine award, North Carolina’s highest civilian honor.Photo provided b ...

Jun 18, 2025

Texas-based western retailer coming to Fayetteville this fall

Photo provided by Cavender'sCavender’s Boot City is excited to announce its newest location coming soon to Fayetteville, North Carolina. The retailer will open this fall, making this the second store in the state. Cavender’s opened its first store in ...


In The Current Issue

Interns need you: The "My Future So Bright Program" is seeking businesses for summer 2025 cohorts

The My Future So Bright Program is seeking businesses to participate in this year’s summer cohorts. Small businesses in all industries are encouraged to participate. Photos provided by Mid-Carolina Regional Council.The My Future So Bright Summer Job


Thrifty operations: Fort Bragg Thrift Store marks historic transition to ASYMCA operations

Fort Bragg Thrift Store Manager, Anna Prospero, and Thrift Store Floor Supervisor, Clea Frazier, pose with Fort Bragg ASYMCA Executive Director, Jeremy Hester and the thrift store staff. Photos by Jason Ragucci, Fort Bragg Garrison Public Affairs Off


Editor's note: Happy half-year!

Happy half year everyone! Believe it or not, we are now in June of 2025, officially halfway through the year. A few nights ago, I was looking over a vision board I had made at the beginning of the year. One of my best friends invited me to a vis