Fayetteville State University unveils state-of-the-art education facility
Fayetteville State University, the state's second-oldest historically Black college and university, has opened its new, state-of-the-art College of Education building.
Army Tests Counter-Drone Technology Against Swarm Threats on Fort Bragg
The U.S. Army ran tests on counter-drone sensors from Aug. 11-13 at Fort Bragg. According to the Army's official website, more than 50 companies showed up. They came to the Counter-UAS Integration and Planning Conference at the Lt. Gen. James M. Gavin Joint Innovation Outpost. XVIII Airborne Corps hosted this...
Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County launches “For the Arts” podcast on Radio Fayetteville
The Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County is bringing the local arts and culture scene to a new audience with the launch of “For the Arts,” a new podcast show available on the City of Fayetteville’s Radio Fayetteville podcast channel. The show will highlight the latest Arts Council...
Kiwanis Club of Cape Fear donates 4,000 backpacks to Cumberland County Schools
The Kiwanis Club of Cape Fear has been working to prepare the youth of today for a year of success. This year, the Club has worked to make backpacks available to every kindergartener in Cumberland County. From Monday Aug. 10 - Friday Aug. 14, the club distributed 4,000 backpacks to...
Familiar Fayetteville campus gets new chapter as Pauline Jones High School
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) — A familiar building in Fayetteville is getting a new purpose as Cumberland County Schools prepares to welcome students to Pauline Jones High School. The school officially opened Thursday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Students will begin attending Monday. Pauline Jones High School is moving
More than books: How public libraries became cooling centers in Cumberland County
Cumberland County libraries are helping residents beat the summer heat by serving as free cooling centers across the county.
Fayetteville’s offense erupts with a blowout win in Myrtle Beach
The Fayetteville Woodpeckers (60-53, 28-20) and the Myrtle Beach Pelicans (45-69, 18-32) played game two on Wednesday night at Pelicans Park. Juan Fraide was on the mound for Fayetteville against Jubrayker Salaya of Myrtle Beach. At the top of the first inning, Fayetteville had the bases loaded with two outs...
St. Pauls FFA earns national distinction following Gold Rating
ST. PAULS — After earning a Gold Rating from the North Carolina FFA Association, the St. Pauls FFA Chapter has taken its success to the national stage, earning a prestigious 2-Star Rating through the National FFA Chapter Award Program. The Gold Rating placed St. Pauls FFA among chapters eligible...
High school student wins $40K BigFuture Scholarship for taking college and career planning steps
Westover High School junior Nimaya Williams is celebrating a life-changing achievement after being selected by College Board's BigFuture as one of only two students nationwide to receive its monthly $40,000 BigFuture Scholarship. Overcome with emotion after the surprise announcement, Williams said, "I'm about to cry. T
Family Medicine Physician Kelly Bullard, D.O., Joining FirstHealth Family Medicine – Pinnacle
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. — FirstHealth of the Carolinas is pleased to welcome Kelly Bullard, D.O., to FirstHealth Family Medicine – Pinnacle in Fayetteville. Bullard, who is joining John M. Ray, Jr., M.D., and Miyah Perry, FNP, is excited to join the FirstHealth team and looks forward to serving patients in Cumberland County
