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.
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At center, Chancellor Darrell T. Allison and Juanette Council, Ed.D., vice chancellor for student affairs, cut the ribbon to celebrate the grand reopening of Fayetteville State University's newly renovated Spaulding Building, joined by campus leaders
FCEDC has officially moved its staff and operations to 611 W. Russell St. The 35,800- square-foot center was previously home to Homemakers Furniture and Interiors. Renovations began in the fall of 2025 and are expected to be completed in the next six to eight months. Currently, FCEDC staff are working within an open 7,500-square-foot floor plan as initial improvements progress.
