Government

Mar 24, 2026

State leadership to host Rural Listening Session in Sampson County

Photo provided by the Office of Governor Josh Stein On Wednesday, March 25, North Carolina Governor Josh Stein will hold the second in a series of Rural Listening Sessions at 10 a.m. at the Sampson County Exposition Center located at 414 Wa ...

Mar 18, 2026

Chairman Kirk deViere delivers 2026 State of the County Address: “Mission: Forward”

Chairman deViere with his son at the 2026 State of the County AddressOn March 17, Cumberland County Board of Commissioners Chairman Kirk deViere delivered the 2026 State of the County Address, outlining a vision centered on community partnership, str ...

Feb 26, 2026

Applications now open for 2026 Multimodal Planning Grant Program; Small towns, and higher education institutions encouraged to apply

The N.C. Department of Transportation is accepting applications for the 2026 Multimodal Planning Grant Program, which provides state planning funds for identifying bike and walking paths and transit connections. ...

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Playing to Win: Why Your Business Can’t Stand Still

Posted Mar 2, 2026
It’s the time of year when brackets are filling out, game plans are tightening up, and teams are preparing for the next round. In sports, standing still isn’t an option. If you want to advance, you practice to refine and strengthen weak spots while&n
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Feb 6, 2026

Ensuring future economic competitive edge: City of Dunn water treatment plant expansion is part of larger regional development

Mayor Elmore saw the necessity for this land acquisition when he first took office six years ago. The land owner recently came around to negotiations on the condition the sale was for all of his parcels. This is more land than the City of Dunn curren ...

Jan 28, 2026

County issues Request for Qualifications for Crown project Construction Manager at Risk

Cumberland County has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ), seeking qualified firms to provide Construction Manager at Risk (CMaR) services for the modernization and renovation of the Crown Theatre and Arena, collectively known as the Crown Comp ...

Jan 19, 2026

County housing stability pilot serves hundreds of families and informs next steps

Cumberland County has completed the pilot phase of the Homeless Prevention and Stabilization Voucher Program, an initiative designed to provide short-term housing assistance.The Pilot Program launched on Sept. 30, 2025. Community response demonstrate ...

Jan 14, 2026

Fayetteville City Council authorizes grant to advance economic mobility for residents

Logo courtesy of the City of FayettevilleThe Fayetteville City Council accepted a $354,000 grant from the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) to advance community-wide strategies that will improve economic mobility and opportuniti ...

Jan 7, 2026

Fayetteville continues to work toward connectivity, enhancing safety and accessibility

The City of Fayetteville now has a total of 316 miles of sidewalks citywide, with the most recent 5.65 miles being finished in 2025. This year, the City plans to continue expanding connectivity with an investment of $6 million for an additional 9.33 ...

Dec 19, 2025

Funding available for local organizations to support City priorities

The city’s Economic and Community Development Department (ECD) is currently collecting proposals from local nonprofits and organizations to support city initiatives for the 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan that aim to improve residents' quality of life.& ...


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Playing to Win: Why Your Business Can’t Stand Still

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Gratitude: Honoring the generosity of a community by maximizing impact

Scott Embry - Executive Director & CEO, United Way of Cumberland County
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Cape Fear Valley ENT helps patients breathe easier

Albino Chiodo, MD - Otolaryngologist, Cape Fear Valley Ear, Nose & Throat – Lillington

In The Current Issue

CommWell Health opening new location in Coats; announces retirement of CEO

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