Government

Jul 2, 2026

Amendments proposed to the Moore County Unified Development Ordinance

Proposed amendments to the Moore County Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) will be considered by the Moore County Planning Board during a special-called meeting on July 9, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room at the Historic Courtho ...

Jul 2, 2026

Cumberland County Planning & Inspections rolls out online permitting tools

Cumberland County Planning & Inspections has announced online tools designed to offer a user-friendly, streamlined permitting process for residential and business customers.Residents or business owners can apply for permits through the EnerGov Pe ...

Jun 25, 2026

Cumberland County adopts FY27 budget, maintains property tax rate

The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously on June 23 to adopt the County’s Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) budget during a special meeting held at the Judge E. Maurice Braswell Cumberland County Courthouse.The adopted budget totals $666, ...

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Doing Business with USSOCOM: A Strategic Opportunity for North Carolina Companies

Posted Jul 1, 2026
One of the core missions of the North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) is to help North Carolina businesses and universities transition innovative technologies and emerging capabilities into military applications. The United States Special O
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Jun 16, 2026

Community questions: Discussions begin within the Lumbee Tribe of N.C. about potential casino project

On Monday, June 1, 2026, Tribe members from District 2 and District 15, the districts surrounding the area currently planned for the casino, met for a community meeting.Amidst the glitz and glamour of the idea of a new casino coming to the Lumbee Tri ...

Jun 15, 2026

Cumberland County Dept. of Social Services to Host Project Fresh Start event on June 23

The Cumberland County Department of Social Services, in partnership with Life is Worth Living, will host the Project Fresh Start 2026 Annual Information Session on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, from 9 to 11 a.m. ...

Jun 15, 2026

Bladen County awarded $2.5M in Neighborhood Revitalization Grants

On Friday, June 12, the North Carolina Department of Commerce and NC Governor Josh Stein announced grant awards to 13 local governments to support housing, infrastructure and community improvement projects that benefit low- and moderate-income North ...

May 22, 2026

County Manager Grier presents FY 2027 recommended budget

Cumberland County Manager Clarence Grier presented his recommended Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) budget to the Board of Commissioners during a meeting on May 21.The County Manager’s FY27 recommended budget totals $656.5 million across all operating funds a ...

May 18, 2026

Fayetteville City Manager presents recommended FY2027 Budget

City Manager Douglas Hewett presented the Fiscal Year 2027 Recommended Operating Budget to the City Council and the public at the Budget Work Session on Thursday, May 14. The recommended budget totals $322,813,979.  The budget reflects the ...

May 13, 2026

Cumberland County Commissioners to hold FY2027 Budget Public Hearing on June 1

The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Budget on Monday, June 1, at 9 a.m. and at 7 p.m. in Room 118 of the Judge E. Maurice Braswell Cumberland County Courthouse, located at 117 Dick St. ...


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In The Current Issue

Fairytale fare: Once Upon a Bite serves up charcuterie spreads that tell a story

Once Upon a Bite launched in early 2026 and has continued to grow through local markets, festivals, private events and community partnerships throughout the Fayetteville area.


Growing and glowing: Skin Specialists of Fayetteville expands into new Owen Drive facility, plans July grand reopening

Photo provided by Skin Specialists of FayettevilleA Veteran-owned Fayetteville medical spa that launched during the COVID-19 pandemic has grown into a multi-disciplinary aesthetics and wellness practice — winning the 2024 Readers’ Choice Award for Be


Savoring tradition: How Yinzers is bringing Pittsburgh's iconic flavors to Fayetteville

Josh Buracchio and his wife Gina had a vision two years ago: to bring the best of their beloved Pittsburgh’s culinary scene to Fayetteville.