PWC Offices to Close for Good Friday
The Fayetteville Public Works Commission’s customer service drive-through and administrative offices will be closed on Friday, April 3, 2026, in observance of Good Friday. Regular utility business hours will resume on Monday, April 6, 2026. To report service interruptions during this time, PWC customers are asked to...
📅 Planning Board to Review Event Venue Expansion April 23
The Town of Southern Pines Planning Board will hold a preliminary forum on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 6:00 PM at the E.S. Douglass Community Center (1185 W. Pennsylvania Ave.). The meeting will discuss a Special Use Permit request for 305 Rothney Avenue, submitted by Reno Rolle on behalf of Barnyard Ventures, LLC....
💰 Cumberland County Schools advance $671M budget amid deficit concerns
The Cumberland County Board of Education’s Budget and Finance Committee has approved Superintendent Eric Bracy’s $670.8 million budget proposal for the 2026–27 school year. The plan seeks a $6.5 million increase in county funding, bringing the county’s total contribution to about $110.3 million.
NC campaign finance watchdog files complaints against two Cumberland County elections officials
Longtime North Carolina campaign finance watchdog Bob Hall has filed complaints with the State Board of Elections against two members of the Cumberland County Board of Elections, alleging one made an illegal campaign contribution in 2022 and the other failed to report it. Hall filed a complaint against board member...
Latina Women Quietly Strengthening Fayetteville’s Community
A recent CityView column by Claudia Zamora celebrates the often unseen work of Latina women in Fayetteville and Cumberland County. The piece highlights three women — Valerie Adissi, a salon owner who creates a welcoming space for clients; Junia Cedano, a Spanish teacher at Alger B. Wilkins High School who fosters...
Pinecone Pathways (How to Find Beautiful Glass Pinecones in North Carolina?)
This NC travel guide highlights the amazing Pinecone Pathways event, which takes place every spring in Moore County (home to Aberdeen, Pinehurst, and Southern Pines). Imagine you’re hiking on a quiet and peaceful trail in North Carolina and stumble upon a red, white, and blue glass pine cone. What has just happened?
Planted in Time: 6 Old-School Seed Stores
Since 1895, generations of Randolph and Guilford county farmers have hauled grain to the Julian Milling Company to be ground into feed. In the store, you’ll still find freshly milled feed, plus seeds and plenty of resident cats. Bird lovers can grab bags of Beardo’s Birdseed — these days, the shop’s most popular...
Kia McMillan introduces Ace 19 Cafe and Lounge at Stryker Golf Course
Fayetteville native Kia McMillan has revamped the Stryker Golf Course clubhouse event venue and dining facility by opening Ace 19 Cafe and Lounge. Ace 19 Cafe is located at 7105 Bragg Blvd. Fort Bragg, N.C. 28307. The cafe provides fresh food and refreshing drink options to Stryker Golf Course visitors and operates...
Fresh finds, local vibes: local farmers markets
There’s nothing quite like a local farmers market—fresh produce, handmade goods, and that unmistakable sense of community. Whether you’re planning a Saturday morning outing or just looking to shop more locally, the local area is full of hidden gems worth exploring. From bustling downtown markets to charming roadside...
🏭 Cumberland County Manufacturing Jobs – Multiple Openings up to $110K
Cumberland County’s manufacturing scene is buzzing this month, with new roles for both hands-on makers and process leaders. Whether you’re skilled with a sewing machine or ready to lead a production team, there’s something here for you.
