Cumberland County Residents Invited to Community Funding Program Information Session on December 16
Cumberland County in Fayetteville, North Carolina, will start its Community Funding Program with a public information session on December 16, 2025. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Cumberland County Department of Social Services at 1225 Ramsey St. The session will introduce the program, explain...
Dickens Holiday Returns to Downtown Fayetteville With Victorian-Style Celebration on Nov. 28
A Dickens Holiday returns to Downtown Fayetteville on Friday, Nov. 28. It starts at noon. Shoppers will find holiday gifts, food vendors, and live shows scattered across the streets. Characters from A Christmas Carol will wander through crowds while The Nutcracker dancers perform. Gilbert Glee singers will belt out...
Cumberland County issues RFQ for transitional and permanent supportive housing projects
Cumberland County Community Development has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) seeking Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) from architectural and engineering (A/E) firms to provide professional services for two key housing initiatives:. Phoenix Place – development of 10 new single-family, three-bedroom homes...
Cameron’s New Year’s Dewberry Drop – Dec. 31
The Town of Cameron will celebrate New Year’s Eve with its annual Dewberry Drop on Tuesday, Dec. 31, at Cameron Elementary School. The event begins at 6 p.m. and will be followed by a time of fellowship with food, fun, and friends. Date: Tuesday, Dec. 31. Time: 6 p.m.
Mountains-to-Sea Trail is ready for Roseboro
A green ribbon sits in front of the Mountains-to-Sea NC State Trail. The moment it was cut, the trail opened, with the Sampson County communit
Fayetteville Receives $7M in Powell Bill Funds for Street Repairs
Fayetteville secured almost $7 million through Powell Bill funding. The state gave this money to fix and resurface streets that the city maintains. The N.C. Department of Transportation distributed the cash as part of a $185.6 million statewide payout to over 500 towns and cities that participate. Gas tax revenues...
Seeking Quiet Study Spaces: A Quest for Individual Library Rooms
In the quest for quiet study spaces, a social media user has sparked a discussion about libraries offering individual work rooms. The user, who is preparing for a certification exam, is seeking a distraction-free environment for focused study. The Cliffdale library's first-come-first-serve quiet rooms are already...
Letter: Local elections should be more transparent
A Nov. 22 article in The Robesonian, “Red Springs mayoral race protest sent to state board,” underscores the essential importance
Fayetteville Residents Invited to Mayor and City Council Swearing-In Ceremony on December 1
Fayetteville, North Carolina, will hold an inauguration ceremony for its newly elected Mayor and City Council on Monday, December 1, 2025, at 6 p.m. The event will take place at the J.W. Seabrook Auditorium at Fayetteville State University. It is open to the public. Mayor Mitch Colvin and council members from...
Southern Pines man charged in prior theft at golf course
A Southern Pines man is facing charges after deputies recovered equipment that was allegedly stolen during a break-in at Dormie Club Golf Course, according to the Moore County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to the golf course on November 23 after several pieces of equipment were reported stolen from a...
