Government

Jun 25, 2025

New community center opening on Murchison Road

Graphic provided by the City of FayettevilleThe city of Fayetteville, in collaboration with Tony Haire Ministries, is excited to announce the opening of Way2Real Community Center with a Key Handoff Ceremony on Friday, June 27, at 2 p.m. The ceremony ...

Jun 24, 2025

City of Fayetteville to host a public meeting to introduce the Office of Community Safety

Residents and community members within the City of Fayetteville are encouraged to attend the Fayetteville Outfront public meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 26 at the Bill Crisp Senior Center, located at 7560 Raeford Road. This month’s meeti ...

Jun 20, 2025

Cumberland County ends negotiations with The Salvation Army

Cumberland County has been in discussions with The Salvation Army regarding the potential reopening of its Fayetteville shelter. However, it was announced on Friday, June 20 that due to multiple ongoing issues and unresolved concerns, the County made ...

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North Carolina Military Business Center

Federal Technology Symposium 2025: Accelerating Defense Innovation Through Strategic Collaboration

Posted Jun 1, 2025
The landscape of modern warfare is evolving at an unprecedented pace, driven by intensifying global competition and the rapid emergence of new technologies. In this critical moment, the need for integrated solutions and agile partnerships across sect
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Jun 20, 2025

SBA reinstates rule to return federal contractors to work

Effective Oct. 1, participants in the U.S. Small Business Administration’s 8(a) Business Development Program will once again be required to have an actual, physical office within the geographic area in which they are bidding on federal construction c ...

Jun 13, 2025

Mayor Colvin to not seek re-election; A look back at the city’s growth under his leadership

Fayetteville Mayor Mitch Colvin has announced he will not seek re-election this fall. Colvin, a Fayetteville native and businessman, has served as a mayor of “America’s Can- Do City” since 2017 and is now in his fourth term.“While we’ve accomplished ...

Jun 11, 2025

Sampson County Board of Commissioners select Allen Vann as new county manager

Picture from left to right: Interim County Manager Jeffrey Hudson, New County Manager Allen Vann, Mrs. Vann. Photo provided by Sampson County.The Sampson County Board of Commissioners have voted to hire Sampson County native Allen Vann as the county ...

Jun 10, 2025

Fayetteville City Council adopts $315M budget for fiscal year 2026: Lowest property tax in 30 years

Fayetteville City Council adopted the city’s fiscal year (FY) 2026 Operating Budget of $315.2 million and Capital Improvement Plan of $91.8 million during the City Council Regular Meeting on June 9. The budget passed with a 9-1 vote.Despite economic ...

Jun 6, 2025

City of Fayetteville to hold State of the City Address; Mayor Colvin invites community to 'Fayetteville 2050’

The City of Fayetteville will host ‘Fayetteville 2050’, presented by Mayor Mitch Colvin on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in City Council Chambers in City Hall.Mayor Colvin will present a 25-year vision for the city's continued growth and tran ...

Jun 5, 2025

Cumberland County Commissioners to hold FY2026 Budget Public Hearing on June 5 at 7 p.m.

The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing for the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at 7 p.m. in Room 118 of the Judge E. Maurice Braswell Cumberland County Courthouse, located at 117 Dick St., Fayettevi ...


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Federal Technology Symposium 2025: Accelerating Defense Innovation Through Strategic Collaboration

Bob Burton - Director of Defense Technologies, North Carolina Military Business Center
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FSU students and faculty make strides towards advancement in applied AI in the Intelligent Systems Laboratory

Sambit Bhattacharya, Ph.D. - Professor of Computer Science and Director of the Intelligent Systems Lab, Fayetteville State University
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ArtScape 9 Brings New Public Art and Sponsorship Opportunities to Downtown Fayetteville

Josh Murray - Director of Development, Arts Council of Fayetteville|Cumberland County

In The Current Issue

Wrapping up nicely: Major construction finishes up on new R & R Brewing location coming soon to downtown Clinton

Since announcing their intention to move into the historical Henry Vann building in 2023, the R & R team has been busy working with local and state historical preservation organizations to renovate the building.


Rich in memories: Rich Farm & Venue offers affordable space with modern amenities for customers to reserve for their special celebrations

Rich Farm & Venue is a 37-acre space with amenities suitable for any occasion such as weddings, birthday parties and more. Photos provided by Rich Farm & Venue. Rich Farm & Venue in the town of Roseboro combines affordable prices and


A novel concept: New bookstore and wine bar coming to downtown Fayetteville

Kellie Artis is the owner of Bound & Vine, a soon-to-open independent bookstore and wine bar. Photo by GFBJ. Bookworms and wine lovers are in for a treat as downtown’s newest tenant prepares to open later this year. Kellie Artis is the