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The city's Day Resource Center, located at 128 South King St. provides showers, a kitchen, laundry facilities and rest space — but no overnight shelter.
Three-fourths of the way through its first year in operation, Fayetteville’s Day Resource Center has faced some operational challenges, but city leaders and community partners are engaged in ongoing efforts to expand available services at the DRC. 
The board will next meet at 7 p.m. on May 6 in the Bill Luther Board Room at Town Hall.
Hope Mills commissioners on Monday told the Historic Preservation Committee to finalize a plan for the board’s approval as the next stage in their request to become a state-recognized …
Cumberland County Commissioners Chairman Glenn Adams, center, takes a question during a news conference at Gray's Creek Elementary School on Friday, April 12, 2024, announcing a plan to extend public water to Gray's Creek. With Adams are (left) County Manager Clarence Grier, and Fayetteville Public Works Commission CEO Tim Bryant. The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners took the first official step Monday in solidifying the agreement.
Cumberland County commissioners officially took the first step in the county’s historic partnership with the Fayetteville Public Works Commission on Monday, unanimously approving a memorandum of understanding with the PWC to build a new water system in Gray’s Creek.
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Mary Alyce ((Ruggles)) Webb
Mary A Webb, 83, passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Fred, and Mary Ruggles; son, Thomas Bael; brothers, “Butch” Ruggles and William Ruggles; and …
Esther Rose ((Welch)) McLean
Esther Welch McLean, 79, of Hope Mills died April 17, 2024. She was born in Cumberland County on March 30, 1945 to the late William McDuffie and Lula Reeves Welch. She worked 25 plus year in the …
Mary Brown Woodruff
Mary Brown Woodruff, 93, passed away into her heavenly rest on March 7, 2024, as the sunrise was breaking with her daughter, Dawn and son in law, Bob at her bedside. Mary was preceded in death by …
LTC (R) Stephen J. Berti
LTC (R) Stephen J. Berti, 87 of Fayetteville, NC passed away on April 14, 2024. Steve was born in San Jose, Californiao on December 10, 1936, and after a long military career considered Fayetteville …
Noah Cortez-Kavon Grossman
Noah Cortez-Kavon Grossman, (Infant), died on Friday, April 12, 2024. Noah was born on February 1, 2024, in Cumberland County. He was always happy, and his beautiful eyes and smile would light up …
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HOMEFRONT | JAYLIN KREMER
Though they be but little, they are fierce

As you may know, April is the month of the military child, and I encourage you to make the children in your life feel extra special. My, how they deserve it. When we become milspouses we …

CUMBERLAND HEADQUARTERS LIBRARY
Library’s free digital preservation lab helps users preserve life’s memories
Most of us often take pictures to remember important and special events and places — maybe even too many! Now, the library is offering a free way to preserve those.
FSU WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Brown's stellar audition gets 'interim' tag removed
Tyreece Brown had about as successful an audition as possible for the head coaching job of the Fayetteville State women’s basketball team. Now that his "interim" tag has been removed, and the former men's star will work to guide the Broncos to a national championship.

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THE KIRBY FILE | OPINION
Dogwood Festival drama likely to be resolved before a judge or a jury

No more accusations: Judge Regina Joe issued a preliminary injunction Monday prohibiting Malia Kalua Allen from saying anything else about Allen’s festival predecessor, Carrie King, on Facebook, TicTock or other social media platforms

FOLLOWS PROVOST ‘NO CONFIDENCE’ VOTE
Chancellor postpones controversial teaching policy at Fayetteville State University
Fayetteville State University Chancellor Darrell T. Allison has postponed a controversial new teaching workload policy at the university until January 2025.
ATTORNEY: 'I AM AT A LOSS'
How the Dogwood Festival lawsuit could involve First Amendment violations
As two former Dogwood Festival executive directors continue their legal battle over whether one libeled the other on TikTok, one legal expert says the proceedings may have violated the defendant’s constitutional rights.
$100 MILLION FOR CLEAN DRINKING WATER
Gray’s Creek community, elementary schools to get PWC water
GRAY’S CREEK — Cumberland County and the Fayetteville Public Works Commission are partnering to bring public water to Gray’s Creek and two elementary schools where residents have used specialized filters and bottled water for years to avoid exposure to toxic PFAS chemicals.

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A full orchestra will accompany the band.

The Kruger Brothers bringing unique infusion of classical, folk music to Fayetteville

We are thrilled to welcome the Kruger Brothers to Fayetteville to perform alongside the FSO for this special program at 7:30 p.m. on April 20, 2024, at Seabrook Auditorium.

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Obituaries
 Mr. Ronald Moore
Mr. Ronald Moore transitioned from this earthly life on April 16, 2024 at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, North Carolina. Our deepest sympathy and prayers are to his family and many friends. …
Joseph Christopher DeVenero
Joseph DeVenero, 62, of Fayetteville, NC, passed away unexpectedly, on April 5, 2024, at his residence. Joseph (Joe) was born on October 16, 1961, in Springfield, Massachusetts to John and Eileen …
William "Bill" Johns Bedell
William “Bill” John Bedell, 62, of Raeford, NC, died Thursday, April 11, 2024, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Fayetteville, NC. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, April 24, …
Mr. David Cornell Blue
Mr. David Cornell Blue, age 82, of Fayetteville NC departed this earthly life on Saturday, April 13th, 2024. Viewing will be held on Friday, April 19th, 2024,10:00 AM to 5:00 PM at Colvin Funeral …
Mrs. Nancy Helen Fattineg
Mrs. Nancy Helen Fattineg, age 54, of Fayetteville NC departed this earthly life on Sunday, April 14th, 2024. Viewing will be held on Friday, April 19th, 2024, 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Colvin Funeral …

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 A fun and creative evening was hosted by Matriarch Florals, inviting attendees to create floral crowns on Wednesday, Feb. 14, at the Dirtbag Ales Brewery & Taproom.

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