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Jan 28, 2026

County issues Request for Qualifications for Crown project Construction Manager at Risk

Cumberland County has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ), seeking qualified firms to provide Construction Manager at Risk (CMaR) services for the modernization and renovation of the Crown Theatre and Arena, collectively known as the Crown Comp ...

Jan 19, 2026

County housing stability pilot serves hundreds of families and informs next steps

Cumberland County has completed the pilot phase of the Homeless Prevention and Stabilization Voucher Program, an initiative designed to provide short-term housing assistance.The Pilot Program launched on Sept. 30, 2025. Community response demonstrate ...

Jan 14, 2026

Fayetteville City Council authorizes grant to advance economic mobility for residents

Logo courtesy of the City of FayettevilleThe Fayetteville City Council accepted a $354,000 grant from the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) to advance community-wide strategies that will improve economic mobility and opportuniti ...

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FSU launches forward-looking economic report series

Posted Jan 23, 2026
Dr. Jeremy Jackson, Lloyd V. Hackley Chair for the Study of Capitalism and Free Enterprise at Fayetteville State University’s Broadwell College of Business and Economics, has just released a new quarterly economic outlook report covering the Fayettev
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Dec 19, 2025

Funding available for local organizations to support City priorities

The city’s Economic and Community Development Department (ECD) is currently collecting proposals from local nonprofits and organizations to support city initiatives for the 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan that aim to improve residents' quality of life.& ...

Dec 18, 2025

National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) passes in Senate; Lumbee Tribe of N.C. and neighbors celebrate receiving full federal recognition

Chairman Lowery and Lumbee Delegation in Washington on Wednesday , Dec. 17. Photo provided by: Lumbee Tribe of N.C. On Wednesday, Dec. 17, the 77 to 20 Senate vote passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) brought celebration from ...

Dec 10, 2025

Cumberland County taxpayers reminded of Jan. 5 payment deadline

The Cumberland County Tax Administration reminds property owners that taxes for real estate and personal property listed in January 2025 will become delinquent if not paid by Monday, Jan. 5, 2026.Beginning Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, interest and enforced ...

Dec 10, 2025

City of Fayetteville urges residents to apply to join a City board or commission; Fayetteville OutFront to hold meeting to discuss boards and commissions Dec. 16

Fayetteville residents are encouraged to apply for upcoming vacancies for the City’s boards and commissions.  Boards and commissions are made up of volunteers appointed by City Council to serve as advisors who help shape Fayetteville's poli ...

Dec 5, 2025

Fayetteville community says 'No' to potential water transfer

The Fayetteville community gathered on the Fayetteville Technical Community College (FTCC) campus on Thursday, Dec. 4, to fight for their water source.The NC Department of Environmental Quality kicked off the first of three public hearings scheduled ...

Dec 4, 2025

Cumberland County announces transition plans for public health director position

Award presenter Glenn Adams (left) with Dr. Jennifer Green (right). The Cumberland County Department of Public Health has announced that its Director, Dr. Jennifer Green, will officially step down as a full-time employee on Dec. 19, 2025. G ...


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From academia to the battlefield: AFCEA Innovation Summit aims to give military and industry a "decision advantage"

AFCEA- NC Fort Bragg Chapter’s annual summit brings together leaders from industry, academic and research institutions, innovation hubs, Veteran organizations and elite Army and Special Operations commands. Graphic provided by Phil Williams


Insights into Fayetteville real estate: A year of stabilization and optimism for 2026

Fayetteville brokers and agents are entering 2026 with cautious optimism about what lies ahead.


Introducing Cameo Collective: Historic movie theater in downtown Fayetteville under new management

Located at 225 Hay St. in downtown Fayetteville, Cameo Art House Theatre has two auditoriums and screens films ranging from classics to new releases. The theater also prioritizes spotlighting local and up-and-coming filmmakers. Photo by James Throsse