4 North Carolina Cities Among The ‘Worst Places To Raise A Family’ In The...
WalletHub’s 2025 analysis places several major North Carolina cities near the bottom of its national rankings for family livability. Out of 182 U.S. cities, Fayetteville ranked 166th, Winston-Salem 150th, Greensboro 140th, and Charlotte 70th. The evaluation measured performance across five key categories: Family Fun,...
Fort Bragg one of 9 sites Army is considering for nuclear power site
FORT BRAGG — Fort Bragg is one of nine sites the Army is considering for a nuclear microreactor power plant, according to an announcement last month. According to a Nov. 18 Army news release, the Pentagon’s Defense Innovation Unit is in the process of soliciting commercial solutions for advanced nuclear power...
JCC Gets $3.6M to train Vulcan Elements workers
Johnston Community College secures $3.6M to train workers for Vulcan Elements’ new Benson plant, supporting 1,000 new jobs and boosting advanced manufacturing in the region.
Tim Tebow Foundation to Host Prom Night for Teens and Adults With Special Needs...
Temple Baptist Church will host Night to Shine 2026 on Feb. 13, 2026. It's a prom experience designed for teens and adults with special needs. The Tim Tebow Foundation sponsors it. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and close at 9:00 p.m. Night to Shine started when the foundation wanted to...
Cumberland County Commissioners Reelect Leadership and Highlight Community Initiatives at December Meeting
On December 1, 2025, the Cumberland County Board of Commissioners held a regular meeting at the Judge E. Maurice Braswell Cumberland County Courthouse in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Commissioner Glenn Adams led the Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance. The Public Information Office presented the 2025 End of Year...
Cumberland County to Open White Flag Shelter and Warming Centers for Residents During Early...
Cumberland County, North Carolina, will open a White Flag Shelter and several warming centers during the week of December 1, 2025. The City of Fayetteville and local partners are supporting this effort. The initiative responds to forecasts of below-freezing temperatures. Specific dates are set for shelter and warming...
Weindel sworn in as St. Pauls mayor
ST. PAULS — Jerry Weindel was sworn in as the mayor of St. Pauls Monday, assuming the office for a second time after previously serving
Fuquay-Varina water request faces opposition from Cape Fear River communities
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A request to permanently take 6.17 million gallons a day (MGD) from the Cape Fear River is facing opposition from local officials, leaders and organizations in the Lower Cape Fear. According to the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority (CFPUA), the town of Fuquay-Varina is seeking an...
Lawsuit accuses Cumberland County Schools of delaying special education evaluations
A new lawsuit claims Cumberland County Schools systematically violated federal disability law by delaying special education evaluations for children who showed clear signs of needing help. Under federal law, when a parent or teacher refers a child for a possible disability, the district must complete an evaluation,...
Hope Mills Residents Invited to Share Input at Upcoming Land Use Plan Community Meetings
The Cumberland County Planning & Inspections Department and the Town of Hope Mills will hold three community meetings about the Hope Mills Area Land Use Plan. The meetings are intended to collect input from residents and stakeholders.
