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Oct 13, 2025

City of Fayetteville services continue without disruption despite federal government shutdown

City of Fayetteville officials are reassuring residents that all City services will continue without interruption despite the ongoing federal government shutdown.City Manager Douglas J. Hewett emphasized that Fayetteville’s day-to-day operations, inc ...

Oct 7, 2025

NCDMV expands online driver license renewals under new law

In a move to further streamline services and reduce wait times at driver license offices statewide, the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV) recently announced that eligible drivers without a REAL ID can now renew their driver license online for a ...

Sep 29, 2025

Hope Mills deepens investment in small business with launch of Phase 3 of Elevate Hope Mills

Graphic provided by Town of Hope MillsThe Town of Hope Mills is taking decisive action to empower its local business community with practical tools and high-level access. The Town has officially launched Phase 3 of the Elevate Hope Mills Initiative — ...

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License Plate Recognition: The New Standard for Business and Community

Posted Oct 2, 2025
Security threats are no longer limited to doors and windows. Vehicles are often at the center of crime—whether it’s theft, vandalism, or unauthorized access. That’s why businesses and homeowners associations (HOAs) across the country are turning to l
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Sep 18, 2025

Cumberland County Commissioners host American Rescue Plan Committee meeting

On Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, the Cumberland County American Rescue Plan (ARP) Committee met at 3 p.m. in Room 564 of the Judge E. Maurice Braswell Cumberland County Courthouse.The ARP Committee meets as needed to review and recommend funding and exp ...

Sep 9, 2025

Fayetteville feedback: City seeks feedback from local small business owners through survey

The City of Fayetteville’s Economic and Community Development Department (ECD) is currently seeking feedback from local small businesses through an online survey.   ...

Sep 8, 2025

Register of Deeds launches e-filing system for Assumed Business Name forms

 A glimpse at the landing page for the new online portal for filing Assumed Business Name forms.The Cumberland County Register of Deeds announced residents and businesses are now able to file Assumed Business Name forms electronically. This new ...

Sep 4, 2025

NC establishes AI Council; Announces AI Accelerator within the North Carolina Department of Information Technology

On Tuesday, Sept. 2,  Governor Josh Stein announced an Executive Order on artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure North Carolina’s leadership in AI literacy, governance and deployment. The executive order establishes an AI Leadership Council, an ...

Sep 3, 2025

NCDEQ Energy Saver NC program brings home energy rebates to Cumberland County residents

Cumberland County residents have access to funds in home energy rebates through Energy Saver North Carolina, an initiative launched by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). The program includes over $208 million in federal fun ...

Sep 3, 2025

Nonprofits talk youth at City of Fayetteville led symposium

Panelist at the Shaping the Future Youth Symposium.Photo provided by: City of FayettevilleFCYC members participating in the Shaping the Future Youth Symposium. Photo provided by: City of Fayetteville. Fayetteville leaders and teens came together ...


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A salute to service: LTG Braga relinquishes USASOC command

U.S. Army Special Operations Command Acting Commanding General, Brig. Gen. Kirk Brinker, gives a speech as USASOC bids farewell to Lt. Gen. Jonathan Braga after serving four years as its commanding general outside the USASOC Headquarters at Fort Brag


Fall for Dogwood: The Fayetteville Dogwood Fall Festival returns in 2025

Graphic provided by Fayetteville Dogwood FestivalGood music, food and fall themed fun for all ages will swirl into Festival Park with the falling leaves this season. On Oct. 18 and 19, The Dogwood Festival will be returning for the fall. This free fe


Lending perspectives: Local banks respond to recent federal rate cuts

 Chair Powell answers reporters' questions at the FOMC press conference on Sept. 17, 2025. Photo provided by the Federal Reserve.On Wednesday, Sept. 17, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) announced that it had decided to lower the target r