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Nov 6, 2026

IRS releases tax inflation adjustments for tax year 2027

The Internal Revenue Service has announced the tax year 2027 annual inflation adjustments for almost 70 tax provisions, including the tax rate schedules, standard deduction amounts and other tax changes. ...

Nov 6, 2026

Greater Fayetteville Chamber’s Military Affairs Council hosts Operation Patriot Pantry throughout the month of November

Chamber Military Affairs Council (MAC) is hosting Operation Patriot Pantry, an installation food drive to support Fort Bragg soldiers and their families. ...

Nov 6, 2026

Community call to action; Community Partnership Initiative highlights needs for volunteers to address homelessness

Community partners from across Cumberland County gathered together on Thursday, Oct. 29 at the Tony Rand Student Center to discuss community efforts on how to address and transform the trajectory of homelessness across the County. ...

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Veterans Month Reflects FTCC's Daily Commitment to Those Who Serve

Posted Nov 3, 2026
In Cumberland County and throughout our region, military service is woven into the fabric of our community. At Fayetteville Technical Community College, we are privileged to serve the men and women who wear our nation's uniform, the veterans who have
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Nov 6, 2026

Union Pines High School Student Connor Donathan begins construction pre-apprenticeship with Habitat for Humanity of the Sandhills

This opportunity serves as a key stepping stone in building practical skills and exploring career pathways in site management and residential construction. ...

Nov 5, 2026

UNCP hosts topping-out ceremony for $96.8M Clinical Sciences Building

The 74,000-square-foot facility will serve as a home to North Carolina's and the UNC System's first public College of Optometric Medicine and will feature advanced clinical training labs, simulation spaces and patient care areas. ...

Nov 5, 2026

AI and the Future of Work: Regional leaders come together at FSU for constructive conversations

Regional business leaders, industry experts and economic development advocates gathered for an important collaborative conversation about one of the most transformative forces impacting today’s business landscape: Artificial Intelligence (AI).Regiona ...

Nov 5, 2026

City of Fayetteville’s Solid Waste Division invites community o meet Spiffy & Touch-a-Truck event on Nov. 7

The City of Fayetteville’s Solid Waste Division invites residents to an afternoon of family-friendly fun at the rescheduled Meet Spiffy & Touch-a-Truck event on Saturday, Nov. 7, from noon to 3 p.m. at 455 Grove Street. ...

Nov 5, 2026

FTCC brings the imaginative world of Dr. Seuss to life with “Seussical”

This November, the vivid colors, playful language and unforgettable characters that define the work of Dr. Seuss will come to life onstage at Fayetteville Technical Community College in “Seussical,” a musical inspired by his classic books. ...

Nov 5, 2026

Traffic to shift to new lanes on N.C. 211 in Hoke County

A contractor for the N.C. Department of Transportation will shift traffic along a portion of N.C. 211 in Hoke County onto newly constructed lanes starting next week. ...


In The Current Issue

A legacy of valor: Recognizing the vital role of the Green Beret Foundation in supporting Special Forces

The US Army Special Forces (SF), known as Green Berets because they are awarded a green beret to wear following the rigorous selection and training process, are specialized military units trained to conduct special operations. Photo provided by the G


Fueling families: USAA AND Robert Irvine Foundation launch Fuel to Serve to strengthen military family well-being and readiness

Fuel to Serve will go “beyond the dining hall,” using food and shared meals as trusted entry points to link families with a broader network of resources. Photo courtesy of USAA.USAA and the Robert Irvine Foundation recently announced Fuel to Serve. T


Publisher's note: Happy Halloween!

Yes, those are decorations currently in my home. Yes, I may have spent more money than average for two oversized mums that are taking up way too much space on my porch, and yes, I may have stood my ground in a Lowe’s hardware store arguing with my hu