Community members, civic leaders and supporters of Scouting will gather on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. for the 2026 Distinguished Citizens Awards Dinner hosted by the Occoneechee Council, Scouting America in Cumberland County.
The event will honor Sandy Ammons and Jim Ammons for their decades of leadership, public service and dedication to the Fayetteville community and Scouting.
Judge Jim Ammons currently serves as senior resident superior court judge for Cumberland County, while Sandy Ammons recently retired as executive director of the FTCC Foundation after a distinguished career in advancement, nonprofit leadership and community engagement.
The evening will feature remarks from community leaders, testimonials, award presentations and participation from local Scouts. Distinguished guests include Paul M. Newby and Dave Boliek.
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
