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Oct 1, 2026

NCDMV transitions to digital vehicle registration Oct. 1, 2026

The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles wants to remind customers that beginning today, NCDMV will no longer issue license plate stickers or automatically provide printed registration cards. ...

Sep 25, 2026

City of Fayetteville to host listening sessions on proposed UDO amendments for Telecommunications/Data Storage Facilities

The City of Fayetteville will host three community listening sessions on Wednesday, Sept. 30, to hear feedback from residents on the proposed Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) amendments for telecommunications and data storage facilities. ...

Sep 21, 2026

Fayetteville Fire Department opens applications until Sept. 25

Applications are now open for both entry-level and fully certified firefighter positions with the Fayetteville Fire Department (FFD). ...

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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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Sep 11, 2026

County announces historic $161.5 million PFAS settlement

Pictured from left to right: Commissioner Glenn Adams, Lumbee Tribal Council Speaker and District 13 Representative Alex Baker, County Manager Clarence Grier, NCDEQ Secretary Reid Wilson, Commissioner Henry Tyson, Attorney General Jeff Jackson, Sheri ...

Aug 13, 2026

Cumberland County reminds taxpayers of MyCCNCPay digital option

The Cumberland County Tax Administration reminds property owners of MyCCNCPay, a convenient, secure way to pay property taxes online. Cumberland County also offers an Interactive Voice Response (IVR) system for residents to make payments by phone and ...

Aug 7, 2026

Fayetteville Regional Airport to host TSA precheck® enrollment event Aug. 25

Fayetteville Regional Airport (FAY) will be hosting a TSA PreCheck® enrollment event in collaboration with IDEMIA, an authorized TSA PreCheck enrollment provider since 2013. Travelers will be able to enroll or renew their membership at FAY, 400 Airpo ...

Aug 5, 2026

Southern Pines completes move to Town Hall

The newly renovated space provides a modern, accessible facility that enables Southern Pines to continue providing high-quality services to the community. ...

Jul 24, 2026

City of Fayetteville invests more than $1M in nonprofit programs serving residents

The City of Fayetteville is investing $1,020,471 in resident-centered programs that address everyday barriers to stability and opportunity. The 2026-2027 awards will help residents prepare for employment, access food and health care, remain safely ho ...

Jul 24, 2026

Harnett County Board of Commissioners adopt fiscal year 2026-2027 budget

The Harnett County Board of Commissioners approved the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget during the Special Meeting on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. The budget operates from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027.During the July 14, 2026 Board of Commissioners meeting, ...


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See the brilliance: Dunn artist creates and sells glass artwork that shines brightly

Cindy Akers-Gilford creates stained glass, fused glass, mosaics, handmade glass jewelry, pendants, suncatchers and other original glass artwork in her studio in Dunn, N.C. Photos provided by Cimply Broken.Self-made Artist and Founder of Cimply Broken


Brushstrokes of hope: Art therapy for cancer patients and their caregivers

 FirstHealth’s art therapy for cancer patients and caregivers helps attendees reduce stress through creative expression. Photo provided by Deborah Yarborough.Group therapy can provide much-needed support and comfort during difficult times, and t


Art that serves others: How a Harnett County muralist is making a lasting mark in her community

Van Goat Studios, which has been operating since 2019, has allowed Johnson to express herself and reflect the spirit of local communities through murals. Photo provided by Elyse Johnson.Elyse Johnson of Van Goat Studios in Dunn wants to spread her ar