Achievers & Accolades

Mar 18, 2026

Harnett County EMS receives Mission: Lifeline EMS® Gold Star Award

Earning the Gold level recognition means the Harnett County EMS system has demonstrated sustained, high compliance with outlined performance measures and rigorous national benchmarks for multiple years. ...

Mar 18, 2026

UNCP names Kaye Patel Fraley general counsel and vice chancellor

Fraley has served as interim general counsel since September 2025. She joined UNC Pembroke in 2018 and has held several leadership roles within the university’s legal and compliance operations. ...

Mar 18, 2026

Harnett County appoints Deputy Director Kelly Kelly as new Department of Social Services director

Kelly has worked with the Harnett County Department of Social Services for over 31 years. Kelly’s new role will oversee all daily operations of the Department of Social Services. She is looking forward to the future and planning how to best support the residents of Harnett County. ...

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United Way of Cumberland County

Gratitude: Honoring the generosity of a community by maximizing impact

Posted Mar 2, 2026
When I truly recognized that the United Way of Cumberland County exists only through the generosity of this community, it fundamentally changed me, as a leader and as a person.Your United Way does not receive state or federal funding. We are sustaine
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Mar 18, 2026

Natascha Tilson appointed CEO of the Lumbee Regional Development Association

Tilson's connection to LRDA began at just 12 years old in the Center of Arts program, where her passion for culture and community first began. Now, her journey has come full circle as she leads the organization that helped shape her path. ...

Mar 11, 2026

Dr. José Rivera honored for distinguished service to choral music

Dr. José Rivera has been awarded the 2025 Lara Hoggard Award for Distinguished Service in Choral Music. The Lara Hoggard Award, established in 1986, recognizes distinguished accomplishments and service to choral music across North Carolina. ...

Mar 11, 2026

Michael Tart named interim chief operating officer for CFVH

Tart is a native of Harnett County and has been a dedicated member of the Cape Fear Valley Health family for more than 10 years. During his time with the organization, he has served in several key leadership roles. ...

Mar 11, 2026

Cumberland County Schools earns NCSPRA “Best of the Best” honor and eight statewide communications awards

CCS was among school districts statewide recognized for communications excellence this year, reinforcing the district’s continued leadership in strategic communications and community engagement. ...

Mar 11, 2026

Moore Regional recognized among North Carolina’s Best Hospitals in 2026

Moore Regional Hospital tied for sixth place in Business North Carolina’s annual Best Hospitals list, and Moore Regional Hospital-Richmond tied for seventh place on the Patient Picks list, moving up a spot from last year. ...

Mar 11, 2026

29 residents appointed to serve on City Boards and Commissions

City Council appointed 29 residents to serve on City Boards and Commissions, starting April 1. Boards and commissions members are volunteers appointed by City Council to serve as advisors who help shape the policies and programs of Fayetteville. ...


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Expanding essential care: CommWell Health announces new location in Coats, N.C.

Graphic courtesy of CommWell HealthCommWell Health, a large private nonprofit Community Health Center, was recently awarded a competitive grant through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to expand essential healthcare access in C


Advancing military technology: Dragon's Lair pitch goes from idea to production

Spc. Alexander Soto, a paratrooper assigned to the 1st Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, presents the modular drone case at the Airborne Innovation Lab, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Feb. 9, 2026. Soto noted the recurring problem of drones


Hogs & chickens & turkeys, oh my! Sampson County Friends of Agriculture Ag Rally scheduled for March 17

Graphic provided by Sampson County Friends of AgricultureThe Sampson County Friends of Agriculture would like to invite the greater Fayetteville community to their annual Agriculture Rally on March 17, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. Originally organized by