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Dec 20, 2024

2025 Community Award nominations are now open

Photo provided by: The City of Fayetteville. The Fayetteville-Cumberland Human Relations Commission has opened nominations for the 2025 Community Awards. They’re seeking out residents and local organizations who are committed to the well-being o ...

Dec 20, 2024

Cumberland County Department of Public Health warns of text message scam

Cumberland County Department of Public Health alerts residents of a text message scam currently circulating. The fraudulent message includes the Department of Public Health main phone number, 910-433-3600, and falsely claims to be from the department ...

Dec 6, 2024

Discussing developments: Fayetteville City Council members move forward with new projects for the city

The Fayetteville City Council met Dec. 2, at 2:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers for their monthly work session to discuss potential development projects in various stages relevant to the city. The first item of business was an Innovatio ...

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Lessons Learned from the Defense Industry Supply Chain Summit: A Workforce Perspective

Posted Dec 2, 2024
If you attended the Defense Industry Supply Chain (DISC) Summit last month in Charlotte, you may have noticed an emphasis on workforce development. The North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) focused a portion of the program on North Carolina
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Nov 26, 2024

Low Income Energy Assistance available through Cumberland County DSS beginning Dec. 1

Beginning Dec. 1, 2024, the Cumberland County Department of Social Services (DSS) will accept applications for the North Carolina Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) to help qualified families with heating costs. The federally funded program ...

Nov 14, 2024

Fayetteville residents invited to participate in sustainability webinar

City staff and Blue Strike Environmental consulting will be hosting a webinar informing residents on sustainability concepts to better understand the values and needs of the community as the city builds a regional and city-wide sustainability and ene ...

Nov 8, 2024

Federal Reserve cuts interest rates by a quarter point

Chair Powell answers reporters' questions at the FOMC press conference on Nov. 7, 2024.  Photo provided by: Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate Thursday, Nov. 7 by a quarter point c ...

Nov 6, 2024

Cumberland County to participate in 2024 Operation Green Light for Veterans

Photo provided by: Cumberland County In advance of the upcoming Veterans Day holiday, Cumberland County announced plans to illuminate county buildings green from Nov. 4 through Nov. 11 as part of Operation Green Light for Veterans, a nationwide ...

Nov 1, 2024

401(k) limit increases to $23,500 for 2025, IRA limit remains $7,000

The Internal Revenue Service announced today that the amount individuals can contribute to their 401(k) plans in 2025 has increased to $23,500, up from $23,000 for 2024.The IRS today also issued technical guidance regarding all cost‑of‑living adjustm ...

Oct 22, 2024

Federal Trade Commission announces final “click-to-cancel” rule making it easier for consumers to end recurring subscriptions and memberships

The Federal Trade Commission has announced a final “click-to-cancel” rule that will require sellers to make it as easy for consumers to cancel their enrollment as it was to sign up. Most of the final rule’s provisions will go into effect 180 days aft ...


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Sustainment Symposium 2024: ARSOF Sustainment Symposium focuses on force development, transformation and GSB integration

Participants of the United States Army Special Operations Forces (ARSOF) annual Sustainment Symposium took agroup photo on 15 November 2024, Fort Liberty N.C. Photo provided by Staff Sgt. Emely Eckels, 528th Sustainment Brigade The 528th Sustain


Coffee for a cause: Miller's Brew Coffee Shop prepares to expand operations with a second location at West Regional Library in Fayetteville

Cumberland County Public Library held a key ceremony on Monday, Nov. 25, to officially welcome Miller’s Brew to Café Westat West Regional Library. Pictured from left are Karl Molnar (back left), Pam Marinelli, Kim Molar, Joey Marinelli, AssistantCoun


What makes Fayetteville distinct: Tourists and locals alike can enjoy a new resource that showcases the best of the area's attractions

Photo provided by DistiNCtly Fayetteville.DistiNCtly Fayetteville, the official tourism site of Fayetteville and Cumberland County, recently launched their Fayetteville Area Destination Guide available in print and digital format. The guide high