Government

Oct 9, 2026

Fayetteville City Manager to step down

Fayetteville City Manager Doug Hewett has announced plans to step down before the end of 2026. Hewett has served as Fayetteville City Manager since April 2016 and has worked in local government for more than 25 years.“It has been an honor to serve al ...

Oct 2, 2026

Carla Banks named director of marketing and communications for City of Fayetteville

Carla BanksThe City of Fayetteville welcomes Carla Banks as director of marketing and communications. She will oversee citywide communications, marketing, media relations and public relations efforts, advise City management and officials on communica ...

Oct 1, 2026

NCDMV transitions to digital vehicle registration Oct. 1, 2026

The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles wants to remind customers that beginning today, NCDMV will no longer issue license plate stickers or automatically provide printed registration cards. ...

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Sep 21, 2026

Fayetteville Fire Department opens applications until Sept. 25

Applications are now open for both entry-level and fully certified firefighter positions with the Fayetteville Fire Department (FFD). ...

Sep 11, 2026

City of Fayetteville seeks nonprofits for new Stronger Partners Initiative

The City of Fayetteville’s Economic & Community Development Department invites established nonprofit organizations to express interest in the Stronger Partners Initiative, a program designed to strengthen nonprofit leadership, organizational capa ...

Sep 11, 2026

County announces historic $161.5 million PFAS settlement

Pictured from left to right: Commissioner Glenn Adams, Lumbee Tribal Council Speaker and District 13 Representative Alex Baker, County Manager Clarence Grier, NCDEQ Secretary Reid Wilson, Commissioner Henry Tyson, Attorney General Jeff Jackson, Sheri ...

Aug 13, 2026

Cumberland County reminds taxpayers of MyCCNCPay digital option

The Cumberland County Tax Administration reminds property owners of MyCCNCPay, a convenient, secure way to pay property taxes online. Cumberland County also offers an Interactive Voice Response (IVR) system for residents to make payments by phone and ...

Aug 7, 2026

Fayetteville Regional Airport to host TSA precheck® enrollment event Aug. 25

Fayetteville Regional Airport (FAY) will be hosting a TSA PreCheck® enrollment event in collaboration with IDEMIA, an authorized TSA PreCheck enrollment provider since 2013. Travelers will be able to enroll or renew their membership at FAY, 400 Airpo ...

Aug 5, 2026

Southern Pines completes move to Town Hall

The newly renovated space provides a modern, accessible facility that enables Southern Pines to continue providing high-quality services to the community. ...


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Editor's note: Traditions and new beginnings

Hello, loyal readers. I am writing to you as someone older and therefore wiser (okay, I’m actually writing this the day before my birthday, but you will receive your copy after I’ve already celebrated). I was reminded of how truly blessed I am t


Certified in self-care: Renaissance Day Spa expands luxury offerings, renovates spaces and builds new Fayetteville location

Renaissance offers a broad range of massage services, from standard Swedish and deep tissue massages to signature massages that offer clients aromatherapy, a farmhouse-sourced “honey heel glaze” foot treatment and hot stone therapy. Photo by Style To


Locally sourced, family-owned: No-BS Meats celebrates the opening of its new storefront in downtown Fayetteville

Nikole (pictured) and Lakota Shawn began selling their meat at farmers markets and in an online store in 2024. Now, they’ve opened their first brick-and-mortar location. Photo by GFBJ.The Shawn family believes in quality, locally sourced food, and th