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Feb 21, 2025

Rural Infrastructure Authority approves over $2M in grant funding to spark economic development in Hoke and Robeson Counties

Logo courtesy of NCDOCThe Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) has approved 13 grant requests to local governments totaling $9,627,500. The grants include commitments creating a total of 371 new jobs and attracting over $165 million of investment.&nb ...

Feb 20, 2025

A productive getaway: Cumberland County Board of Commissioners establishes county's strategic priorities and goals during two-day retreat

County Commissioners and members of the leadership team brainstorm strategic plans. Pictured from left to right:Commissioner Jeannette Council, Budget and Performance Director Deborah Shaw, Assistant County Manager Sally Shutt, Board of Commissioners ...

Feb 18, 2025

Village of Pinehurst pioneers community-centered initiatives

The Village of Pinehurst continues to demonstrate its commitment to improving the community with a wide range of projects. From infrastructure enhancements to community services, the Village is making significant strides to meet the evolving needs of ...

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Fayetteville State University’s College of Education: Celebrating 30 Years of Excellence and Building for the Future

Posted Jan 28, 2025
Fayetteville State University’s (FSU) College of Education is entering a transformative era marked by its 30th anniversary and the groundbreaking of a new $69.3 million state-of-the-art facility. These milestones reflect the university’s enduring com
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Feb 14, 2025

Harnett County Board of Elections seeks public input on proposed voting location changes

The Harnett County Board of Elections invites the community to participate in three upcoming public meetings to discuss proposed voting changes to precinct locations for early voting and election day.Meeting Details:Feb. 24, 2025, 6:00 p.m. – Dunn Co ...

Feb 12, 2025

Fayetteville and Fort Liberty enter partnership for solid waste management

The IGSA was formally signed on Feb.12, at the Dorothy Gilmore Recreation Center by Fort Liberty Garrison Commander Col. Chad Mixon (center), Fayetteville Mayor Mitch Colvin (right), and City Manager Douglas J. Hewett (left). Photo provided by: ...

Feb 12, 2025

Cumberland County Commissioners host State Legislative Delegation for joint meeting to discuss county priorities

Members of the Cumberland County Board of Commissioners participated in a joint meeting with members of the State Legislative Delegation. Pictured front to left are are Commissioners Marshall Faircloth, Glenn Adams, Pavan Patel, Vice Chairwoman Veron ...

Feb 11, 2025

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth signs memorandum renaming Fort Liberty to Fort Bragg

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signs a memorandum to rename Fort Liberty, N.C., to Fort Bragg, while aboard a military aircraft en route to Germany, Feb. 10, 2025. Army Pfc. Roland Bragg was awarded the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and intre ...

Feb 6, 2025

IRS offers top tips to make tax time easier

The Internal Revenue Service provided taxpayers with six tips to make filing their 2024 tax return easier.Most of the information below is also available on the IRS.gov Let Us Help You page. Taxpayers should follow these handy suggestions as they pre ...

Feb 6, 2025

City to launch new services-focused website Feb. 11

Image of the refreshed homepage. Photo provided by the City of Fayetteville. The city is proud to present a refreshed version of FayettevilleNC.gov, which will go live on Tuesday, Feb. 11.The newly designed website features a brand-new look and ...


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Fayetteville State University’s College of Education: Celebrating 30 Years of Excellence and Building for the Future

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CFVH introduces volunteer program to provide end-of-life companionship

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A productive getaway: Cumberland County Board of Commissioners establishes county's strategic priorities and goals during two-day retreat

County Commissioners and members of the leadership team brainstorm strategic plans. Pictured from left to right:Commissioner Jeannette Council, Budget and Performance Director Deborah Shaw, Assistant County Manager Sally Shutt, Board of Commissioners


Promoting a president: First Bank promotes acting president to new CEO

Adam Currie - Photo provided by First BankThe Board of Directors of First Bancorp (NASDAQ - FBNC), the parent company of First Bank (the “Bank”), have announced the promotion of G. Adam Currie from President to Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ba


Editor's note: Much to celebrate in February

Image made with CanvaYou gotta love February, between Black History Month, Valentine’s Day, Groundhog Day, Chinese New Year and the much lesser known National Tortellini Day (also on Feb. 14, mark your calendars for next year) there is so much to cel