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2 months ago | 
bizfayetteville.com | Jaron Cayton |Michael Houck
The Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County extends a warm welcome to its latest Southeastern Artist in Residence (SEAR), Lady Natalia Perez Lozano. Lozano was selected via a competitive process that included applicants from Cumberland, Hoke, Robeson, Sampson and Scotland counties.
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2 months ago | 
bizfayetteville.com | Jaron Cayton |Michael Houck
Beginning in Summer 2025, Sampson Community College (SCC) will host an inaugural Southeastern Education and Economic Development (SEED) Agriculture Pre-Apprenticeship Academy on campus. The program is an essential learning opportunity for high school students planning to pursue an agricultural career in the future.
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2 months ago | 
bizfayetteville.com | Michael Houck |Jon Bius |Jaron Cayton
Cumberland County Schools (CCS) Superintendent Dr. Marvin Connelly, Jr., a trailblazing leader in North Carolina education, is set to receive one of the industry's distinguished honors--induction into the prestigious East Carolina University (ECU) College of Education Educators Hall of Fame.
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2 months ago | 
bizfayetteville.com | Jaron Cayton |Jon Bius |Michael Houck
Yesterday, Feb. 10, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth signed a memorandum renaming Fort Liberty in North Carolina to Fort Bragg. The new name now pays tribute to a different significant military figure in history, Pfc. Roland L. Bragg. Bragg was a World War II hero who earned the Silver Star and Purple Heart for his exceptional courage during the Battle of the Bulge.
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Nov 27, 2024 | 
bizfayetteville.com | Jaron Cayton |Laura Rodgers |Ruhama Bond
The Fayetteville Police Department (FPD) announced on Tuesday, Nov. 26 that total overall crime has dropped to its lowest point in ten years, with a 10% reduction in total crime compared to the same period last year. This remarkable milestone reflects the department’s commitment to creating a safer city through strategic policing, community partnerships, and innovative crime prevention initiatives.
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Nov 27, 2024 | 
bizfayetteville.com | Laura Rodgers |Jaron Cayton |Ruhama Bond
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 hosted at the Headquarters, North Regional and East Regional Library locations. Library coding programs kick off in December at East Regional Library on Dec. 6 at 3 p.m., Headquarters Library on Dec. 9 at 3 p.m. and North Regional Library on Dec.
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Nov 27, 2024 | 
bizfayetteville.com | Jaron Cayton |Laura Rodgers |Ruhama Bond
This holiday season, Downtown Fayetteville transforms into a winter wonderland with a lineup of exciting events and dazzling displays for residents and visitors to enjoy. From festive trolley rides to live entertainment and charming photo opportunities, there's something for everyone to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year. Holiday Carriage RidesStep back in time with a classic carriage ride through the heart of downtown Fayetteville.
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Nov 27, 2024 | 
bizfayetteville.com | Laura Rodgers |Jaron Cayton |Ruhama Bond
Cumberland County Emergency Services received two AccuRAD Personal Radiation Detectors (PRDs), made possible through a grant from CSX Corporation. The radiation detectors, which are handheld, will enhance the County’s radiological response capabilities. The AccuRAD monitors were presented during the Cumberland County Fire Chiefs Association regular meeting held Monday, Nov. 25 at the Emergency Operations Center.
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Nov 26, 2024 | 
bizfayetteville.com | Ruhama Bond |Laura Rodgers |Jaron Cayton
In anticipation of freezing temperatures, Cumberland County, in partnership with the City of Fayetteville, will open government facilities as warming centers for residents who do not have access to heat and need a place to get out of the cold.
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Nov 26, 2024 | 
bizfayetteville.com | Laura Rodgers |Ruhama Bond |Jaron Cayton
Clifton McNeill Jr. was inducted into the Cumberland County Agricultural Hall of Fame in a ceremony held at the Judge E. Maurice Braswell Cumberland County Courthouse Friday, Nov. 22. McNeill’s official portrait was unveiled during the ceremony and will hang on the wall with those of past inductees in the I.B. Julian Auditorium of the Cooperative Extension office at the Charlie Rose Agri-Expo Center, located at 301 E. Mountain Dr., Fayetteville.
