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Jul 24, 2026

City of Fayetteville invests more than $1M in nonprofit programs serving residents

The City of Fayetteville is investing $1,020,471 in resident-centered programs that address everyday barriers to stability and opportunity. The 2026-2027 awards will help residents prepare for employment, access food and health care, remain safely ho ...

Jul 24, 2026

Terry Sanford golf team wins national championship at PGA High School Golf National Invitational at Pinehurst

Cumberland County Schools is celebrating another historic achievement as the Terry Sanford High School (TSHS) golf team claimed the 2026 PGA High School Golf National Invitational Championship in Pinehurst, N.C. ...

Jul 24, 2026

Harnett County Board of Commissioners adopt fiscal year 2026-2027 budget

The Harnett County Board of Commissioners approved the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget during the Special Meeting on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. The budget operates from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027.During the July 14, 2026 Board of Commissioners meeting, ...

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Where Tradition Meets Trust: 45 Years of Excellent Service

Posted Jul 6, 2026
There’s something familiar about the Fourth of July; maybe it’s the sound of fireworks echoing across the neighborhood, lawn chairs lined up before sunset, or the smell of burgers and hot dogs on the grill while kids run through the yard laughing wit
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Jul 24, 2026

Cumberland County to host Community Input Sessions on proposed data center ordinance

Cumberland County will host two community input sessions as part of the development of a proposed data center ordinance. The sessions are designed to provide information about the ordinance development process, answer questions and gather public input before a draft ordinance is developed. ...

Jul 24, 2026

Fayetteville communities invited to celebrate National Night Out

Fayetteville residents are invited to come together with their neighbors Tuesday, Aug. 4, for National Night Out, an annual celebration focused on building stronger neighborhoods and strengthening relationships between the community and law enforceme ...

Jul 24, 2026

Brightspeed partners with Fascinate-U Children's Museum to provide free admission to End of Summer Block Party

Fascinate-U Children's Museum is proud to announce Brightspeed as the PresentingSponsor of the 2026 End of Summer Block Party, making it possible for families to enjoy the annual celebration with free admission on Saturday, Aug. 8, from 12:00 p.m. to ...

Jul 24, 2026

Campbell University’s Gaylord’s Kitchen to receive design & menu makeover

Campbell University’s main dining hub is undergoing a makeover — both cosmetically and with its menu — in time for the start of the fall semester in August. ...

Jul 24, 2026

City of Fayetteville’s Homebuying HERO Program opens more doors to homeownership with revised guidelines

The City of Fayetteville is investing in more opportunities for residents to achieve homeownership with updated guidelines and renewed funding for its Homebuying HERO (Homebuyer Education and Readiness Opportunity) Program. ...

Jul 24, 2026

Longleaf Pine REALTORS® release June 2026 Housing Market Update: Sales rise as inventory expands

Longleaf Pine REALTORS® released its June 2026 housing market statistics, providing a current look at residential real estate activity across southeastern North Carolina. ...


In The Current Issue

Germène's Home Kitchen & Bakery now open

A family affair: Along with a full staff, Owner Eddie Claude and his wife Ruth (pictured right) work with their kids to run the restaurant. Eddie is a Veteran who served for 21 years in the U.S. Army. Photos by YGH STUDIOS & GFBJ. The Fayett


Editor's note: Summer jobs

With summer in full swing, I started to reflect on the various ways I spent my summer break over the years. From pool parties with friends to family vacations and sports tournaments, I look back fondly on the summers I’ve enjoyed so far. But it


Preserving rural roots: Gray's Creek residents launch effort to become a town

Proposed incorporation boundary (pink) · Gray’s Creek, Cumberland County, N.C. This is a working draft and is subject to revision. Image courtesy of grayscreeknc.com. After decades as an unincorporated rural community in Cumberland County, Gray’