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Jun 25, 2026

Cumberland County adopts FY27 budget, maintains property tax rate

The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously on June 23 to adopt the County’s Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) budget during a special meeting held at the Judge E. Maurice Braswell Cumberland County Courthouse.The adopted budget totals $666, ...

Jun 25, 2026

Growing and glowing: Skin Specialists of Fayetteville expands into new Owen Drive facility, plans July grand reopening

Photo provided by Skin Specialists of FayettevilleA Veteran-owned Fayetteville medical spa that launched during the COVID-19 pandemic has grown into a multi-disciplinary aesthetics and wellness practice — winning the 2024 Readers’ Choice Award for Be ...

Jun 25, 2026

Savoring tradition: How Yinzers is bringing Pittsburgh's iconic flavors to Fayetteville

Josh Buracchio and his wife Gina had a vision two years ago: to bring the best of their beloved Pittsburgh’s culinary scene to Fayetteville. They created Yinzers, an in-demand food truck known for its take on the traditional Pittsburgh sandwiches. Ph ...

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Fayetteville’s Education and Healthcare Leaders Launch Ambitious Workforce Pipeline for Future Talent

Posted Jun 2, 2026
Fayetteville Technical Community College, Cape Fear Valley Health System, and Cumberland County  Schools have joined forces on a bold new workforce initiative designed to increase student awareness of  healthcare careers and accelerate thei
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Jun 25, 2026

Fairytale fare: Once Upon a Bite serves up charcuterie spreads that tell a story

Photos provided by Once Upon a BiteMistie Kramer, a seasoned small-business owner and the owner of Velvet in Verse, a bookish lifestyle brand that creates apparel, gifts and accessories for readers, has introduced a new food truck to the Cumberland C ...

Jun 24, 2026

Carolina Eye Associates acquires Southeastern Eye Care in Lumberton; Welcomes Dr. Scott Mouser to its expanding network

Carolina Eye Associates, P.A. is pleased to announce the acquisition of Southeastern Eye Care, the long-standing ophthalmology practice of Dr. Scott Mouser in Lumberton, N.C. The practice will now operate as the newest Carolina Eye Associates Lumbert ...

Jun 24, 2026

Fayetteville City Council adopts FY 2027 Budget; No tax increases

The Fayetteville City Council adopted the City’s Fiscal Year 2027 Budget on Monday, June 22, approving a $327.3 million operating budget and $117 million Capital Improvement Plan while maintaining the current property tax rate of $0.4495 per $100 of ...

Jun 24, 2026

Fayetteville State University earns national recognition for preparing future elementary teachers in the science of reading

The undergraduate elementary teacher preparation program at Fayetteville State University has earned an A+ from the National Council on Teacher Quality for its preparation of future teachers to teach reading to elementary students. ...

Jun 24, 2026

MU Board of Trustees honors Rakesh Gupta with the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award; Vinita Gupta with the Mary Mildred Sullivan Award

For their abundant service in the community for more than three decades, leadership in helping to form the SOM and contributions to its future successes, the MU Board of Trustees honored Rakesh Gupta with the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award and Vinita Gupta with the Mary Mildred Sullivan Award. ...

Jun 24, 2026

Lumberton earns Main Street America™ Accreditation for 2026

The City of Lumberton is proud to celebrate Main Street Lumberton earning Main Street America™ Accreditation for 2026. ...


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Growing and glowing: Skin Specialists of Fayetteville expands into new Owen Drive facility, plans July grand reopening

Photo provided by Skin Specialists of FayettevilleA Veteran-owned Fayetteville medical spa that launched during the COVID-19 pandemic has grown into a multi-disciplinary aesthetics and wellness practice — winning the 2024 Readers’ Choice Award for Be


Savoring tradition: How Yinzers is bringing Pittsburgh's iconic flavors to Fayetteville

Josh Buracchio and his wife Gina had a vision two years ago: to bring the best of their beloved Pittsburgh’s culinary scene to Fayetteville. They created Yinzers, an in-demand food truck known for its take on the traditional Pittsburgh sandwiches. Ph


Publisher's note: Medical marvel

Photo by GFBJI’m sorry—what do you mean we’re already halfway through June? Wasn’t April last week? You’ll have to forgive my confusion. You see, on Friday, June 5, just one day after a successful Power Breakfast, my dear husband brought home a