A local teen was recently honored for his volunteer service to the Cape Fear Community Emergency Response Team. Alex Gathright was recognized by the Cumberland County Board of Commissioners for his commitment as a recipient of the Presidential Volunteer Service Award. The Presidential Volunteer Service Award is a national honor offered in recognition of sustained volunteer service. Gathright, who has accumulated 100 volunteer hours since June, was honored at a regular board meeting held on Dec. 19.
On Monday, June 1, 2026, Tribe members from District 2 and District 15, the districts surrounding the area currently planned for the casino, met for a community meeting.Amidst the glitz and glamour of the idea of a new casino coming to the Lumbee Tri
This is the fourth year that ETI has hosted the event, and in years past Freeman has seen a host of innovative technology, including various drone types and programming, robotic dogs, 3D printed houses, and airspace scanners. Photo provided by USSOCO
Crystal McLean (left) with Scott Embry (right). Money Box Academy received a $10,000 grant from United Way of Cumberland County’s Youth Growth Stock Trust. Photos provided by Crystal McLean.The Youth Growth Stock Trust Committee, administered by the
