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Jan 8, 2025

City of Fayetteville Council members review State and Federal Action Plans; requests $12M in funding for community improvements and projects

The Fayetteville City Council met Jan. 6, at 2 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers for the monthly work session to discuss matters relevant to the City.  Following the meeting being called to order, invocation and the Pledge of Allegianc ...

Jan 6, 2025

Juvenile Crime Prevention Council seeks requests for proposals for at-risk youth programs

The Cumberland County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (JCPC) is accepting Request for Proposals (RFPs) for prevention and early intervention programs targeting delinquent and at-risk youth. These programs are funded for fiscal year 2025-2026 and be ...

Jan 6, 2025

Cumberland County Commissioners hold first meeting of new year; new dispatch updates, Crown Center parking lot updates and more

The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners held their first Regular Meeting of 2025 at 9 a.m. in Room 118 of the Judge E. Maurice Braswell Cumberland County Courthouse.To start the meeting, Cumberland County Director of Emergency Services Gene Boot ...

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Dec 20, 2024

Cumberland County Department of Public Health warns of text message scam

Cumberland County Department of Public Health alerts residents of a text message scam currently circulating. The fraudulent message includes the Department of Public Health main phone number, 910-433-3600, and falsely claims to be from the department ...

Dec 6, 2024

Discussing developments: Fayetteville City Council members move forward with new projects for the city

The Fayetteville City Council met Dec. 2, at 2:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers for their monthly work session to discuss potential development projects in various stages relevant to the city. The first item of business was an Innovatio ...

Nov 27, 2024

Fayetteville Police Department reports overall crime at 10 year low; Fayetteville Fire Department reports improved response times

The Fayetteville Police Department (FPD) announced on Tuesday, Nov. 26 that total overall crime has dropped to its lowest point in ten years, with a 10% reduction in total crime compared to the same period last year. This remarkable milestone reflect ...

Nov 26, 2024

Low Income Energy Assistance available through Cumberland County DSS beginning Dec. 1

Beginning Dec. 1, 2024, the Cumberland County Department of Social Services (DSS) will accept applications for the North Carolina Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) to help qualified families with heating costs. The federally funded program ...

Nov 14, 2024

Fayetteville residents invited to participate in sustainability webinar

City staff and Blue Strike Environmental consulting will be hosting a webinar informing residents on sustainability concepts to better understand the values and needs of the community as the city builds a regional and city-wide sustainability and ene ...

Nov 8, 2024

Federal Reserve cuts interest rates by a quarter point

Chair Powell answers reporters' questions at the FOMC press conference on Nov. 7, 2024.  Photo provided by: Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate Thursday, Nov. 7 by a quarter point c ...


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Experts in the fields: Hands-on learning at SCC prepares students for ag careers

Swine Production students recently toured a Prestage sow farm, gaining hands-on insight into pig care. They observed piglets being born, explored the stages of growth and discussed the journey from farm to market. Photo provided by SCC.In Sampson Com


Cuddles for a cause: Cape Fear Valley Health's NICU Cuddler Program provides lifesaving touch to some of the hospital's most precious patients

From left to right: Santa (Rev. Mike Garrett) pictured with newborn and cuddle recipient Declan Nault, his mother Daphne Hault, father Adam Nault and Marcia Garrett. Photo provided by Marcia Garrett.The importance of physical touch for newborns canno


That's a wrap, 2024! GFBJ is celebrating another great year of coverage by providing a recap of some key developments announced this year

The year 2024 was the year of growth and new deals throughout the Greater Fayetteville Business Journal’s seven county coverage area. From incoming businesses to expanding commercial properties and more, the greater Fayetteville area can expect addit