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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 — ...

Sep 25, 2025

Refunds go paperless; IRS to phase out paper tax refund checks starting with individual taxpayers

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS), working with the U.S. Department of the Treasury, announced on Tuesday, Sept. 23, that paper tax refund checks for individual taxpayers will be phased out beginning on Sept. 30, 2025, as required by Executive Order ...

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Fayetteville State University’s upgraded planetarium provides out of this world experiences

Posted Oct 6, 2025
Fayetteville State University’s planetarium is a little known jewel, offering an opportunity for community members and students of all ages to explore the universe in an environment that offers among the most detailed, highest resolution planetarium
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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 ...

Aug 25, 2025

N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles seeks proposals for system modernization

The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV) has launched a Request for Proposals (RFP No. 54-12188921-CM) to overhaul its legacy systems. This initiative aims to enable improvements in service delivery, replacing outdated mainframe technology with a ...


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Artists wanted: Cumberland County Public Library awarded $50,260 LSTA Grant for artist in residence program

Cumberland County Public Library has announced they have been awarded a $50,260 grant to launch Creative Collaborations: Artist in Residence at Cumberland County Public Library.This new program will bring a local artist into the library for several m


Future technology now: The 2025 Federal Technology Symposium returned to FTCC to connect and provide solutions to military buyers

TCOM staff (pictured) partnered with Richard Childress Racing’s VP of Outside Services Mike Brown to demonstrate their Falcon Medium Tethered UAS drone launching from a 6X6 Mothership vehicle. Photo by GFBJ.On Wednesday, Sept. 10, government contract


From players to creators: Emerging Technology Institute's after-school program teaches the art of game design

Antonio Ball ETI’s director of software development (left) and Jason Robinson, asoftware engineer at ETI are leading the charge in educating the next generationof video game developers. Photo provided by ETI.The Emerging Technology Institute (ETI) is