Madison Howard

3 days ago | bizfayetteville.com | Sirisha Reddy |Madison Howard |Bob Burton

The City of Fayetteville invites residents to join a community conversation on Wednesday, June 11, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at J.S. Spivey Recreation Center, located at 500 Fisher St.The purpose of the meeting is to engage the public in helping determine the highest and best use of city-owned land located at Blount and Gillespie Streets. This effort is part of a broader initiative to ensure that land development strategies align with community needs, economic opportunity, and long-term impact.

4 days ago | bizfayetteville.com | Sirisha Reddy |Luke P. Wheeler |Madison Howard

Community Development Specialist Jacqueline "Jackie" Abbott was recently awarded the Spirit of North Carolina Award, an award offered by the United Way of North Carolina to honor organizations and individuals who exemplify the “spirit” of their community.  Each year, city employees have the opportunity to give back to the community by participating in the United Way of Cumberland County’s fundraising campaign.

4 days ago | bizfayetteville.com | Luke P. Wheeler |Sirisha Reddy |Madison Howard

The City of Fayetteville has hired Willie Henry to lead its Information Technology Department. He assumed the role on May 26. As the City’s Chief Information Officer (CIO), Henry will oversee a $8.8 million budget and lead the administration and operations of Fayetteville’s Information Technology Department.

5 days ago | bizfayetteville.com | Madison Howard |Sirisha Reddy |Bob Burton

Alpek Polyester USA, LLC has announced that it will cease operations at its Cedar Creek facility in Fayetteville, North Carolina, by July 31, 2025. According to a WARN Notice Report filed through the North Carolina Department of Commerce, the decision to permanently close the facility will impact a total of 180 employees. The facility is non-unionized and no bumping rights apply. The layoffs are also expected to be permanent.

Nov 8, 2024 | bizfayetteville.com | Pamela Baldwin |Laura Rodgers |Madison Howard

Meet the 2024 Health Care Heroes Finalists: Community CoalitionCFVH COMMUNITY PARAMEDIC PROGRAMTITLE: Alinda Bailey, Manager ORGANIZATION: Cape Fear Valley Health WHAT THE NOMINATOR SAID: Cape Fear Valley Health’s Community Paramedic Program provides follow-up care and medication management assistance for elderly cardiac patients by expanding the role of the traditional Emergency Medical Services (EMS) provider.