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Aug 20, 2025

A livable community: Fayetteville's new mixed-use property has everything from apartments to the city's first large-scale Asian market

Rendering provided by On 3 BuildFayetteville is on the cusp of a cultural and economic transformation as plans move forward for a large-scale Asian market as part of Fayetteville’s first truly mixed-use development. The ambitious project aims to brin ...

Aug 15, 2025

Cumberland County property tax bills mailed Aug. 15; multiple payment options now available

Cumberland County Tax Administration mailed 2025 property tax bills on Aug. 15, 2025. The payment deadline is Jan. 5, 2026. Beginning Jan. 6, 2026, unpaid balances will incur 2% interest for the first month, then 0.75% each month thereafter.Multiple ...

Aug 1, 2025

Cumberland County taxpayers reminded of MyCCNCPay digital option to pay property taxes

Graphic provided by: Cumberland County  The Cumberland County Tax Administration would like to remind property owners of MyCCNCPay, a convenient, secure way to pay property taxes online. This digital platform offers residents a flexible, user-fr ...

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Forging the Fleet: Rebuilding America’s Submarine and Shipbuilding Workforce

Posted Aug 12, 2025
As global adversarial threats intensify, the U.S. Navy is racing to expand its fleet of submarines, surface ships, and unmanned seacraft. President Donald Trump, in his “Restoring America’s Maritime Dominance” executive order, has made revitalizing t
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Jul 25, 2025

Cumberland County extends deadline for temporary emergency shelter providers to submit proposals

Cumberland County is continuing its Request for Information (RFI) process to identify qualified providers to operate a temporary emergency shelter for individuals experiencing homelessness. To expand opportunities for participation and support broade ...

Jul 18, 2025

Longleaf Pine REALTORS® Association announces the 32nd Regional Realtor® Rally

The Longleaf Pine REALTORS® Association is thrilled to announce the 32nd Regional REALTOR® Rally, taking place on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Crown Complex. This premier event, dedicated to empowering real estate profe ...

Jun 6, 2025

McKee Homes honored with Alzheimer’s Association award; Announces $1 million pledge

McKee Homes, a leading North Carolina homebuilder is proud to announce that owners Pat McKee and Julie Russo were recently honored with the Alzheimer’s Association’s 2025 Award of Excellence. ...

May 30, 2025

SCC completes construction on new North-Kitchin campus connector building; Additional projects take shape

Sampson Community College’s new North-Kitchin campus connector building is now open, providing access to the North Building, Kitchin Hall, the Learning Resource Center (LRC) and the elevator. ...

May 27, 2025

Cumberland County property tax relief programs application deadline June 2

The Cumberland County Tax Administration is reminding citizens of the June 2 deadline to apply for certain tax relief programs offered to qualified property owners. ...

May 27, 2025

Cumberland County residents reminded of May 28 deadline for formal appeals of 2025 assessed values

The Cumberland County Tax Administration reminds property owners the period to submit a formal appeal to the Board of Equalization and Review for 2025 assessed values ends Wednesday, May 28. The Tax Administration Office recently completed the 2025 r ...


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Building on the basics: Advanced Contractors Academy equips local firms to compete for government projects

The Advanced Contractors Academy, a free six-week program, is designed for established contractors ready to pursue larger-scale public contracts with agencies such as Fayetteville State University (FSU), Cumberland County and Cape Fear Valley Health.


Hungry for success: Local entrepreneur Kelton Battle is changing the vending machine game in North Carolina

Hungry Snacks Vending LLC is owned and operated by Kelton Battle, a young entrepreneur born and raised in Fayetteville. With 140 vending machines across the state, Battle is excited to continue expanding his business and to eventually manufacture and


Too bright to dim: My Future So Bright program sees exponential growth during third year

 A total of 84 interns participated in this year’s My Future So Bright program. At the graduation ceremony held on Aug. 1, each student was able to receive their graduation certificates from Mid-Carolina Regional Council Executive Director Saman