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Feb 6, 2025

TechNet 2025: The annual technology exhibition and symposium returns to showcase the latest in technology to the community

AFCEA North Carolina is hosting its annual TechNet Fort Liberty Symposium and Exposition from Feb. 5-7 with the theme “Integrated Defense: Advancing National Security through Emerging Technologies and Collaborative Strategies.” Photo provided by AFCE ...

Jan 23, 2025

RCC’s Mechatronics program receives $30,000 in equipment from Kuraray

RCC received a major donation recently form Kuraray, a Japanese manufacturer of chemicals, fibers and other materials. The equipment donated adds up to almost $30,000 and will make a significant impact on the training that RCC is able to provide thro ...

Jan 10, 2025

TechNet 2025 Fort Liberty Symposium & Exposition to bring together the best of the area's tech industry at a new venue

Graphic courtesy of TechNet Fort LibertyThe 2025 TechNet Fort Liberty Symposium is set to take place next month, Feb. 5-7. This year the event will take place at the Crown Complex. The new venue will allow for the capability to feature industry gear ...

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CFVH introduces volunteer program to provide end-of-life companionship

Posted Feb 4, 2025
Death has no timeline, and while individuals can do their best to prepare themselves and their families for the inevitable, it is ultimately something out of our control. When the time comes, it is soothing to be in the presence of someone caring and
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Nov 27, 2024

Cumberland County Public Library receives grant for girls code programs

Cumberland County Public Library received a $13,500 grant from The Terri Union Endowment for Women and Girls Fund from Cumberland Community Foundation, Inc. to launch coding programs for girls ages six through 17. These innovative programs will be ho ...

Nov 22, 2024

County adds electric vehicle charging station with Volkswagen Settlement funds

Chairman of the Cumberland County Board of Commissioners Glenn Adams poses at the new electric vehicle (EV) charging station outside of the Cumberland County Department of Public Health. Photo provided by Cumberland County.Cumberland County installed ...

Nov 19, 2024

Cumberland County launches AI Chatbot

Click on the Ask CCNC icon located at the bottom right corner of their browser window.Cumberland County Government has launched a chatbot software. Ask CCNC is a feature now available on the county website, cumberlandcountync.gov. Cumberland County i ...

Oct 24, 2024

Brain injury solutions: U.S. Army medical providers and military medical developers gather to test new brain injury devices

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Alba Sepulveda, a treatment noncommissioned officer withthe 82nd Airborne Division, uses an intercranial hemorrhage assessment deviceduring a Soldier touchpoint event at Fort Liberty, N.C. PHOTO BY CAMERON PARKS, U.S. ARMY MEDICA ...

Oct 3, 2024

SCC truck drivers train with NC Trucking Association’s virtual simulation

Student using simulator with the assistance of NCTA Road Team Captains.Photo provided by: SCC In September, students in Sampson Community College’s (SCC) Truck Driver Training Program had a unique opportunity to train on the North Carolina Truck ...

Aug 1, 2024

DEFTECH developments: DEFTECH triples operational strength to support defense industry

The new DEFTECH team includes DEFTECH Director Bob Burton, Program Manager Thomas “J” Gilroy, Program Support Specialist Jaycie Beam and part-timeProgram Manager Todd Ferry.The North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) has significantly reinfor ...


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A productive getaway: Cumberland County Board of Commissioners establishes county's strategic priorities and goals during two-day retreat

County Commissioners and members of the leadership team brainstorm strategic plans. Pictured from left to right:Commissioner Jeannette Council, Budget and Performance Director Deborah Shaw, Assistant County Manager Sally Shutt, Board of Commissioners


Promoting a president: First Bank promotes acting president to new CEO

Adam Currie - Photo provided by First BankThe Board of Directors of First Bancorp (NASDAQ - FBNC), the parent company of First Bank (the “Bank”), have announced the promotion of G. Adam Currie from President to Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ba


Editor's note: Much to celebrate in February

Image made with CanvaYou gotta love February, between Black History Month, Valentine’s Day, Groundhog Day, Chinese New Year and the much lesser known National Tortellini Day (also on Feb. 14, mark your calendars for next year) there is so much to cel