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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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Cape Fear Valley Health hospitals earn high Leapfrog Safety Grades

Posted May 12, 2026
At every level of our health system, from frontline staff to executive leadership, patient safety and quality of care are not just talking points; they are core values that guide every decision we make.Cape Fear Valley Health hospitals earned A and B
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Mar 30, 2026

City of Fayetteville joined by state officials to announce expansion of LEAD program

Photo provided by: City of Fayetteville On Tuesday, March 24, North Carolina Governor Josh Stein, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS), and the North Carolina Harm Reduction Coalition (NCHRC) announced at Fayettevi ...

Mar 30, 2026

Hope Mills seeks residents to fill government committee vacancies

The Town of Hope Mills encourages residents to take an active role in local government by serving on community committees. Membership is reserved for Town of Hope Mills residents unless otherwise specified, and individuals may serve on up to two comm ...

Mar 27, 2026

NCDMV selects vendor for system modernization

The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV) has announced the selection of Kyndryl for its System Modernization initiative following a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) that was released in August. The award represents a significant step forward ...

Mar 27, 2026

North Carolina Department of Transportation selected for FAA eVTOL Pilot Program

The N.C. Department of Transportation Division of Aviation has been selected to participate in the Federal Aviation Administration’s Advanced Air Mobility and Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) Integration Pilot Program (eIPP).As part of t ...

Mar 27, 2026

Cumberland County Community Development invites public to review 2026-27 draft of Annual Action Plan

Cumberland County Community Development has released a draft of the 2026–2027 Annual Action Plan (AAP) for public review. Residents are encouraged to provide feedback during the review period, which is open through April 20, 2026.The Annual Action Pl ...

Mar 24, 2026

State leadership to host Rural Listening Session in Sampson County

Photo provided by the Office of Governor Josh Stein On Wednesday, March 25, North Carolina Governor Josh Stein will hold the second in a series of Rural Listening Sessions at 10 a.m. at the Sampson County Exposition Center located at 414 Wa ...


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Cape Fear Valley Health hospitals earn high Leapfrog Safety Grades

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Mental health matters at Fayetteville State University

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In The Current Issue

Unlocking innovations: Emerging Technology Institute hosts USSOCOM Technical Experimentation

This is the fourth year that ETI has hosted the event, and in years past Freeman has seen a host of innovative technology, including various drone types and programming, robotic dogs, 3D printed houses, and airspace scanners. Photo provided by USSOCO


Barrier-free financial education: Money Box Academy expands its reach through support from local government and nonprofit organizations

Crystal McLean (left) with Scott Embry (right). Money Box Academy received a $10,000 grant from United Way of Cumberland County’s Youth Growth Stock Trust. Photos provided by Crystal McLean.The Youth Growth Stock Trust Committee, administered by the


The story of Hubb’s Farm: From family heritage to local landmark

What started as a seasonal corn maze has evolved into a year-round operation. The spring, summer and autumn seasons all bring unique activities for families. Photos provided by Tammy Peterson.Hubb’s Farm is a premier agritourism destination located i