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.
U.S. Army Special Operations Command Acting Commanding General, Brig. Gen. Kirk Brinker, gives a speech as USASOC bids farewell to Lt. Gen. Jonathan Braga after serving four years as its commanding general outside the USASOC Headquarters at Fort Brag
Graphic provided by Fayetteville Dogwood FestivalGood music, food and fall themed fun for all ages will swirl into Festival Park with the falling leaves this season. On Oct. 18 and 19, The Dogwood Festival will be returning for the fall. This free fe
Chair Powell answers reporters' questions at the FOMC press conference on Sept. 17, 2025. Photo provided by the Federal Reserve.On Wednesday, Sept. 17, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) announced that it had decided to lower the target r
