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Mar 23, 2026

High-speed internet access coming in 2026 to 5,161 rural North Carolinians

Nearly $26 million in awards through the state's Stop-Gap Solutions program will be used to connect 5,161 rural North Carolina homes, businesses and community anchor institutions in 66 counties to high-speed internet infrastructure by the end of 2026 ...

Mar 20, 2026

City awarded nearly $1M to help reduce flooding and improve access on Locks Creek Road

The City of Fayetteville recently received a $999,135 grant through the Emergency Management Disaster Relief and Mitigation Fund to improve roadway access and stormwater drainage for the Locks Creek neighborhood. The North Carolina Emergency Man ...

Mar 19, 2026

Hoke County Schools celebrates opening of the Community Schools Family Resource Center at Upchurch Elementary

Photo provided by Hoke County SchoolsHoke County Schools proudly announces the opening of the Community Schools Family Resource Center (FRC) at Upchurch Elementary School, known as The Eagle Market. The center is designed to support students, familie ...

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Gratitude: Honoring the generosity of a community by maximizing impact

Posted Mar 2, 2026
When I truly recognized that the United Way of Cumberland County exists only through the generosity of this community, it fundamentally changed me, as a leader and as a person.Your United Way does not receive state or federal funding. We are sustaine
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Mar 17, 2026

Uncle Carl’s BBQ Showdown fires up in downtown Fayetteville

All barbecue enthusiasts, hobbyists, and lovers of good food are being summoned to downtown Fayetteville from March 27–28 for Uncle Carl’s BBQ Showdown. ...

Mar 16, 2026

CCS announces job fair for educators and staff

Logo courtesy of CCSCumberland County Schools (CCS) is inviting educators and support professionals to explore career opportunities in a district where experience matters. The district will host a job fair for the upcoming school year to recruit tale ...

Mar 12, 2026

Annual Step Up 4 Health & Wellness Expo returns

Photo provided by MUMethodist University, in partnership with the Cape Fear Valley Health Foundation, once again invites the community to campus to take steps toward better health in the return of the annual Step Up 4 Health & Wellness Expo on Sa ...

Mar 10, 2026

Sampson Community College to host Spring 2026 Career Fair in new activity center

Graphic courtesy of Sampson Community CollegeSampson County Economic Development is proud to help promote the upcoming Spring 2026 Career Fair hosted by Sampson Community College. This an important opportunity for local employers to connect directly ...

Mar 9, 2026

FAST offering on-site interviews during hiring fair; Hiring fair set for March 10

Fayetteville Area System of Transit (FAST) will host a hiring fair on Tuesday, March 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the FAST Transit Center, 505 Franklin Street.  FAST is currently hiring for helpful, service-oriented people. Those interested ...

Mar 6, 2026

Women’s Giving Circle releases Community Scorecard; Surpasses $1 million in grants to community

The Women’s Giving Circle of Cumberland County (WGCCC), a program of Cumberland Community Foundation, gathered community leaders, giving circle members, elected officials and nonprofit partners at its 8th Community Awareness Scorecard Breakfast on Ma ...


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Gratitude: Honoring the generosity of a community by maximizing impact

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Playing to Win: Why Your Business Can’t Stand Still

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Where Warfighter Needs Meet Textile Innovation: Why FEDTEX 2026 Matters

Lee Moritz, Jr. - Federal Business Development, North Carolina Military Business Center

In The Current Issue

CommWell Health opening new location in Coats; announces retirement of CEO

Graphic courtesy of CommWell HealthCommWell Health, a large private nonprofit Community Health Center, was recently awarded a competitive grant through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to expand essential healthcare access in C


Advancing military technology: Dragon's Lair pitch goes from idea to production

Spc. Alexander Soto, a paratrooper assigned to the 1st Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, presents the modular drone case at the Airborne Innovation Lab, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Feb. 9, 2026. Soto noted the recurring problem of drones


Hogs & chickens & turkeys, oh my! Sampson County Friends of Agriculture Ag Rally scheduled for March 17

Graphic provided by Sampson County Friends of AgricultureThe Sampson County Friends of Agriculture would like to invite the greater Fayetteville community to their annual Agriculture Rally on March 17, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. Originally organized by