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Jul 2, 2025

Cumberland Community Foundation now accepting grant applications for field-of-interest awards

Logo provided by: Cumberland Community FoundationCumberland Community Foundation is accepting grant applications for funding from field-of-interest endowments established by local donors:Children – programs that improve the quality of life for childr ...

Jul 2, 2025

NCDOT announces upcoming road closure in Sampson County

The N.C. Department of Transportation will close a section of Boykin Bridge Road near Clinton for several months beginning next week.The road over Great Coharie Creek will be closed for a bridge replacement beginning July 7. The project is expected t ...

Jul 2, 2025

Fayetteville’s FAST changes service routes effective July 7

The Fayetteville Area System of Transit (FAST) will have several service changes beginning Monday, July 7, designed to enhance service frequency, travel times and expand rider access. These route changes are informed by the recently completed Fa ...

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ArtScape 9 Brings New Public Art and Sponsorship Opportunities to Downtown Fayetteville

Posted Jun 9, 2025
This July, the Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County will unveil ArtScape 9, the latest installment of its transformative public art initiative. Celebrated for converting downtown into an immersive open-air gallery, ArtScape continues to def
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Jun 25, 2025

Cumberland County Board of Education approves budget resolution following historic investment from County Commissioners

On Monday, June 23, the Cumberland County Board of Education unanimously approved the 2025-2026 Budget Resolution during a special work session held at Fayetteville Technical Community College. With this approval, Cumberland County Schools (CCS) can ...

Jun 24, 2025

New parking time limits coming to downtown Pinehurst this summer

Logo provided by: Village of Pinehurst Beginning July 1, 2025, visitors and residents of Pinehurst will see new parking time limits in key areas of the Village as part of a broader effort to improve access, turnover and traffic flow in downtown. ...

Jun 20, 2025

Pembroke projects receive RIA grant funds

The Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) has announced that they have approved nine grant requests for local governments totaling $2,941,000. The grants include commitments creating a total of 137 jobs. The public investment in these projects will at ...

Jun 19, 2025

Robeson County intersection will be reconstructed; Roundabout on N.C. 710 will improve safety

A crossroads northwest of Lumberton will be upgraded into a roundabout, after the N.C. Department of Transportation recently approved a $2 million bid.When the department determined the roundabout was needed at N.C. 710 with Prospect Road to reduce t ...

Jun 18, 2025

Assistant County Manager Sally Shutt to retire after 20 years of service

Sally Shutt (left) is pictured with the Cumberland County Board of Commissioners Chairman Kirk deViere Tuesday, June 17, 2025. deViere presented Shutt with an Order of the Long Leaf Pine award, North Carolina’s highest civilian honor.Photo provided b ...

Jun 18, 2025

Texas-based western retailer coming to Fayetteville this fall

Photo provided by Cavender'sCavender’s Boot City is excited to announce its newest location coming soon to Fayetteville, North Carolina. The retailer will open this fall, making this the second store in the state. Cavender’s opened its first store in ...


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Federal Food Series Webinars Will Connect North Carolina Food Businesses with Government Buyers

Bill Simons - Regional Program Manager, Goldsboro, North Carolina Military Business Center
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FSU students and faculty make strides towards advancement in applied AI in the Intelligent Systems Laboratory

Sambit Bhattacharya, Ph.D. - Professor of Computer Science and Director of the Intelligent Systems Lab, Fayetteville State University

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Wrapping up nicely: Major construction finishes up on new R & R Brewing location coming soon to downtown Clinton

Since announcing their intention to move into the historical Henry Vann building in 2023, the R & R team has been busy working with local and state historical preservation organizations to renovate the building.


Rich in memories: Rich Farm & Venue offers affordable space with modern amenities for customers to reserve for their special celebrations

Rich Farm & Venue is a 37-acre space with amenities suitable for any occasion such as weddings, birthday parties and more. Photos provided by Rich Farm & Venue. Rich Farm & Venue in the town of Roseboro combines affordable prices and


A novel concept: New bookstore and wine bar coming to downtown Fayetteville

Kellie Artis is the owner of Bound & Vine, a soon-to-open independent bookstore and wine bar. Photo by GFBJ. Bookworms and wine lovers are in for a treat as downtown’s newest tenant prepares to open later this year. Kellie Artis is the