Fayetteville Mayor Mitch Colvin has announced he will not seek re-election this fall. Colvin, a Fayetteville native and businessman, has served as a mayor of “America’s Can- Do City” since 2017 and is now in his fourth term.“While we’ve accomplished ...
Picture from left to right: Interim County Manager Jeffrey Hudson, New County Manager Allen Vann, Mrs. Vann. Photo provided by Sampson County.The Sampson County Board of Commissioners have voted to hire Sampson County native Allen Vann as the county ...
Fayetteville City Council adopted the city’s fiscal year (FY) 2026 Operating Budget of $315.2 million and Capital Improvement Plan of $91.8 million during the City Council Regular Meeting on June 9. The budget passed with a 9-1 vote.Despite economic ...
The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing for the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at 7 p.m. in Room 118 of the Judge E. Maurice Braswell Cumberland County Courthouse, located at 117 Dick St., Fayettevi ...
As hurricane season begins, Fayetteville residents are encouraged to prepare now. The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through Nov. 30.According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the 2025 season is expected to b ...
In June 2025, Cumberland County Public Library will begin renovations to upgrade audiovisual (AV) technology in the activity rooms at the following branches:Headquarters Library, 300 Maiden Lane, FayettevilleNorth Regional Library, 855 McArthur Rd., ...
Newly announced Chief of Police Roberto E. Bryan Jr. (left) stands beside City of Fayetteville City Manager Douglas J. Hewett (right) at a press conference announcing him to the community. Fayetteville City Manager Douglas J. Hewett today announ ...
A new city ordinance aimed at enhancing public safety by keeping city sidewalks and streets clear from unnecessary obstructions officially went into effect on Monday, May 26. The ordinance prohibits actions that block or impede the safe passage of pe ...
County Manager Clarence Grier presented the Fiscal Year 2026 Recommended Annual Budget to the Cumberland County Board of Commissioners on Thursday, May 23.The proposed balanced budget includes $608,853,794 in expenditures across all County fund ...
The My Future So Bright Program is seeking businesses to participate in this year’s summer cohorts. Small businesses in all industries are encouraged to participate. Photos provided by Mid-Carolina Regional Council.The My Future So Bright Summer Job
Fort Bragg Thrift Store Manager, Anna Prospero, and Thrift Store Floor Supervisor, Clea Frazier, pose with Fort Bragg ASYMCA Executive Director, Jeremy Hester and the thrift store staff. Photos by Jason Ragucci, Fort Bragg Garrison Public Affairs Off
Happy half year everyone! Believe it or not, we are now in June of 2025, officially halfway through the year. A few nights ago, I was looking over a vision board I had made at the beginning of the year. One of my best friends invited me to a vis
