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Oct 7, 2025

Sandhills Community College to host "Coolest Thing Made" contest

SCC student. Photo by SCC.Sandhills Community College’s Workforce Development and Corporate Partnerships Division is hosting a manufacturing week on the main campus of Sandhills Community College from Monday, Oct. 20 – Friday, Oct. 24. During this we ...

Oct 6, 2025

Fayetteville corridor requires temporary closure for railroad work

A railroad company has informed state highway officials it needs to close West Russell Street downtown this week to perform railroad crossing maintenance.The four-lane road will be closed in both directions near Ray Avenue from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. on ...

Oct 6, 2025

Cumberland County announces courthouse parking changes and new visitor options

Updated public parking options are now available for those needing access to the Judge E. Maurice Braswell Cumberland County Courthouse.The public parking lot formerly in front of the courthouse remains closed and is not currently in use.Free courtho ...

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License Plate Recognition: The New Standard for Business and Community

Posted Oct 2, 2025
Security threats are no longer limited to doors and windows. Vehicles are often at the center of crime—whether it’s theft, vandalism, or unauthorized access. That’s why businesses and homeowners associations (HOAs) across the country are turning to l
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Oct 1, 2025

Robeson County intersection temporarily closed for roundabout construction

The crossroads of N.C. 710 and Prospect Road closed the morning of Wednesday, Oct. 1, and will remain closed for approximately two months for the construction of a roundabout. ...

Oct 1, 2025

City and County leaders go on fact-finding visit to Alabama to examine innovative models for building future tech-ready talent pipeline

City of Fayetteville Mayor Mitch Colvin (center left) Cumberland County Board of Commissioners Chairman Kirk deViere (center) and FCEDC President and CEO Robert Van Geons (center right) visit with Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering (A ...

Oct 1, 2025

Sandhills Community College President leads conversations on change at State Board Summit for Community Colleges

President Stewart and Chief of Staff at SCC, Julie Voigt are featured with Dr. Dale McInnis, State Board member. Photo provided by: SCC President of Sandhills Community College Alexander “Sandy” Stewart of Sandhills Community College recent ...

Oct 1, 2025

BBB launches Cybersecurity HQ webpage

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) has created an online resource full of tips and resources to strengthen cybersecurity knowledge.In this digital age the BBB believes it is important to be educated on cybersecurity issues and how to avoid online threa ...

Sep 26, 2025

Artists wanted: Cumberland County Public Library awarded $50,260 LSTA Grant for artist in residence program

Cumberland County Public Library has announced they have been awarded a $50,260 grant to launch Creative Collaborations: Artist in Residence at Cumberland County Public Library.This new program will bring a local artist into the library for several m ...

Sep 25, 2025

Cumberland Community Foundation presents annual report; $1,000,000 grant to new school of medicine announced

Cumberland Community Foundation celebrated its 45th year and presented its annual report this evening at its Founders & Friends event at Cape Fear Botanical Garden. The foundation made announcements about grants and focus areas at the annual gath ...


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Artists wanted: Cumberland County Public Library awarded $50,260 LSTA Grant for artist in residence program

Cumberland County Public Library has announced they have been awarded a $50,260 grant to launch Creative Collaborations: Artist in Residence at Cumberland County Public Library.This new program will bring a local artist into the library for several m


Future technology now: The 2025 Federal Technology Symposium returned to FTCC to connect and provide solutions to military buyers

TCOM staff (pictured) partnered with Richard Childress Racing’s VP of Outside Services Mike Brown to demonstrate their Falcon Medium Tethered UAS drone launching from a 6X6 Mothership vehicle. Photo by GFBJ.On Wednesday, Sept. 10, government contract


From players to creators: Emerging Technology Institute's after-school program teaches the art of game design

Antonio Ball ETI’s director of software development (left) and Jason Robinson, asoftware engineer at ETI are leading the charge in educating the next generationof video game developers. Photo provided by ETI.The Emerging Technology Institute (ETI) is