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The city's Day Resource Center, located at 128 South King Street, provides showers, lunch, laundry facilities and rest space — but no overnight shelter.
Fayetteville has selected the Manna Dream Center , a local nonprofit organization and church, to operate the city’s Day Resource Center (DRC) for a year starting July 1. 
Cumberland County is being considered as the site for construction of a titanium reprocessing facility. Commissioners voted unanimously Monday for the Cumberland County Industrial Facilities and Pollution Control Financing Authority to issue the bonds on behalf of American Titanium Metal.
Cumberland County is being considered for a titanium reprocessing facility. American Titanium Metal LLC, is seeking to borrow up to $1.3 billion to make it happen.
The Cumberland County Board of Elections office on Dec. 4, 2023. Board of Elections officials are warning the public they may see longer wait times at the polls in November due to a shortage of precinct officials.
Cumberland County needs about 1,000 precinct officials staffing the polls on Election Day, but as of this week, the county is still 550 workers short — meaning possible longer wait times at the polls come November.
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The Hope Mills Town Hall.
Hope Mills takes another step in Golfview Greenway senior center project
In a unanimous vote, Hope Mills commissioners on Monday approved the appropriation of more than $450,000 in the planning stages of a new senior center, set for the Golfview Greenway.
Elizabeth West
Elizabeth (Betty) Erwin West 1939-2024 Spring Lake, North Carolina - Elizabeth (Betty) Erwin West, 84, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2024, in her home surrounded by her family. Betty …
Carlota Cleron
Carlota Cleron, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2024, at Cape Fear Valley Hospital in North Carolina, at the age of 80. Born on September 7, …
James "Jim" Rickman
ames "Jim" Rickman, 83, departed this life on May 2, 2024, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on March 19, 1941, to the late James George Rickman and Virginia Katherine Rickman. Jim was a …
Dr. Clyde James Erley, Retired Lt. Col.
Dr. Clyde Erley (Retired LTC) age 82, passed away on April 23, 2024, at his home in Sanford, North Carolina, with his beloved wife at his side. Left to cherish Clyde’s memory are his wife …
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A poignant day of remembrance in Freedom Memorial Park

‘There is not enough gratitude in our hearts for Gold Star families,’ LaRue Cooke says as the Cross Creek-Briarwood Garden Club unveils the Gold Star Memorial next to the Blue Star Memorial Highway marker.

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Late city schools superintendent remembered for 1985 consolidation efforts
Cumberland County Schools is mourning the passing of C. Fletcher Womble Jr., the former Fayetteville City Schools superintendent who played a pivotal role in the 1985 merger of the city and county school systems.
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Democracy: Your voice matters
This is a presidential election year. While that means that Americans are subjected to a torrent of political ads, it also means we can reflect on our democracy. This reflection is important because there are many country’s whose citizens cannot chose their leaders.     

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County commissioners raise concerns of ‘net loss’ in lease terms with nonprofit

Cumberland County will consider changing the terms of its leasing agreements after some commissioners raised concerns about deals they deemed unfair to the county.

OFFICE OF COMMUNITY SAFETY
A new era of public safety may be on the horizon for Fayetteville 
Mental health, public safety and homelessness continue to be a major focus for Fayetteville residents voicing concerns to the Fayetteville City Council. 
MENTAL HEALTH
Cumberland County lost 58 people to suicide in 2021. Here’s how two surviving family members are trying to help.
Ilana Sheppard and Lydia Nichols know all too well the cost of America’s mental health crisis. 
Judge denies petition in Robeson County election bribery case
Wake County Superior Court Judge Vince Rozier denied an appeal in a case alleging voter bribery in Robeson County’s primary election, an attorney involved in the case said Wednesday.  

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Obituaries
 Linda Hopper
Linda Hopper, a woman of immense love, faith, and kindness, gracefully departed from this world on April 23, 2024, to embrace eternal peace. Born on June 13, 1944, in Cleveland, Ohio, she was the …
Nathaniel Norman McCrea
Nathaniel McCrea, 76, of 819 Dwain Drive, Fayetteville, passed away on Monday, May 06, 2024 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at …
David Lynell Munn
David Munn, 85, of 1703 Gilmore Street, Fayetteville, passed away on Monday, May 06, 2024 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Herring Funeral …
Patricia (Terrell) Piggie
Patricia Piggie, 67, of Sanford, passed away on Friday, May 03, 2024 at First Health-Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst. Funeral services will be conducted on Friday, May 10, 2024 at 10am at …
Glen Lamont Holmes
Glen Holmes, 52, of 5728 Edmeston Drive, Fayetteville, passed away on Friday, May 03, 2024. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Herring Funeral Care & Cremations

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