With more than 80 acres covered in flowers, gardens and trails overlooking the Cape Fear River and Cross Creek, Cape Fear Botanical Garden offers a quick getaway to recharge or the perfect place to spend the day.
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Cumberland County Government
The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners has seven members who are elected to four-year terms. Two members are elected from District 1, three members are elected from District 2 and two members are elected at large. The terms are staggered, and the members elect the chairman and vice chairman annually.
Fayetteville Government
The Fayetteville City Council consists of nine council members and the mayor. Council members are elected from districts to two-year terms. The mayor is elected at large. All the seats are up for election in July 2022.
Faith in the community
It won’t take a leap of faith to find the right place to worship in Fayetteville. A small step should do. A tradition of faith runs deep in our community. It has survived floods and fire, …
Military town
Over more than a century, Fort Bragg has grown from a humble artillery camp to the largest military installation by population in the nation. Along the way, the Army post’s importance has …
Here’s to your health
Cumberland County is home to Cape Fear Valley Health System, which has eight hospitals in the region. Overall, the system has more than 1,000 beds and sees more than 1 million patients …
Higher education
Fayetteville has a public university, a private university and a community college that offer a number of courses and programs for those looking to expand their education.
Cumberland County Board of Education
The school board has nine nonpartisan members. Six members are elected by district, and three are elected at large.
Cumberland County libraries
The Cumberland County Public Library & Information Center offers access to a number of resources. To get a library card, preregister online or go to any library branch with a photo ID and proof …

