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May 13, 2026

Cumberland County Commissioners to hold FY2027 Budget Public Hearing on June 1

The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Budget on Monday, June 1, at 9 a.m. and at 7 p.m. in Room 118 of the Judge E. Maurice Braswell Cumberland County Courthouse, located at 117 Dick St. ...

May 13, 2026

City of Fayetteville launches safe streets initiative to reduce traffic fatalities

The City of Fayetteville is launching a new Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) initiative to create a more resilient, inclusive, and connected community where every person can travel safely.  The effort, shaped by community voices, focus ...

Mar 30, 2026

City of Fayetteville joined by state officials to announce expansion of LEAD program

Photo provided by: City of Fayetteville On Tuesday, March 24, North Carolina Governor Josh Stein, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS), and the North Carolina Harm Reduction Coalition (NCHRC) announced at Fayettevi ...

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Southeast Region Federal Construction, Infrastructure & Environmental Summit Concludes in Wilmington

Posted May 6, 2026
The Southeast Region Federal Construction, Infrastructure & Environmental Summit, hosted by the North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) and the Offices of U.S. Senators Thom Tillis and Ted Budd, successfully concluded three days of high-v
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Mar 27, 2026

NCDMV selects vendor for system modernization

The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV) has announced the selection of Kyndryl for its System Modernization initiative following a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) that was released in August. The award represents a significant step forward ...

Mar 27, 2026

North Carolina Department of Transportation selected for FAA eVTOL Pilot Program

The N.C. Department of Transportation Division of Aviation has been selected to participate in the Federal Aviation Administration’s Advanced Air Mobility and Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) Integration Pilot Program (eIPP).As part of t ...

Mar 27, 2026

Cumberland County Community Development invites public to review 2026-27 draft of Annual Action Plan

Cumberland County Community Development has released a draft of the 2026–2027 Annual Action Plan (AAP) for public review. Residents are encouraged to provide feedback during the review period, which is open through April 20, 2026.The Annual Action Pl ...

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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Editor's note: Happy Mother's Day

Photo provided by magnific.comWith Mother’s Day coming up this weekend, I’d like to give a shoutout to my wonderful mom, who has done so much to shape me into the person I am today. My mom, Jeanne Meador, is a brilliant example of a selfless, in


Mental health milestone: FSU celebrates $1.45M investment in student mental health and accessibility

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


A hub for innovation: FCEDC repurposes landmark Fayetteville building into a future-focused hub

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.