Cumberland County Manager Amy Cannon on Monday told members of the Board of Commissioners that talks about the county’s sale tax revenue distribution method are on the horizon. Cannon …
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First case of monkeypox confirmed in Cumberland County
Cumberland County has its first case of monkeypox. The Cumberland County Department of Public Health on Monday confirmed an individual tested positive for the virus, according to Dr. Jennifer Green, the county health director.
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Cumberland board takes steps to address water contamination
Cumberland County Manager Amy Cannon on Monday asked the county Board of Commissioners to consider creating two new water and sewer districts to combat contamination of private wells due to GenX and …
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Cumberland board to consider two new water and sewer districts
Cumberland County Manager Amy Cannon on Monday again is expected to propose the creation of additional water and sewer districts during a meeting of the county Board of Commissioners. The board …
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Cumberland Health Department scheduling monkeypox vaccinations
The Cumberland County Department of Public Health has monkeypox vaccines for people who may have been exposed to the virus. The World Health Organization last weekend determined that monkeypox is …
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Public water, testing among issues raised at meeting with state officials
The public turnout for the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality meeting about chemical pollution of drinking water was disappointingly low, according to some who attended. The state agency …
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State agency to provide community update on GenX
Residents of Cumberland, Bladen and Robeson counties concerned about the safety and quality of their drinking water will have an opportunity Tuesday, July 26, to ask questions of state environmental experts …
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Cumberland board meeting adjourned when majority fails to show up
A called meeting of the Cumberland County Board of Commissioners was canceled Monday evening because a majority of the commissioners did not attend. County Manager Amy Cannon had been expected to ask the board to consider creating two more water and sewer districts to combat a growing accumulation of forever chemicals in part of the county’s well-water supply.
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Cumberland commissioners to discuss steps to address water contamination
Cumberland County Manager Amy Cannon on Monday is expected to ask the Board of Commissioners to create two new water and sewer districts to combat contamination of private wells due to GenX and other PFAS chemicals in portions of the county.
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Woman shot by Fayetteville police laid to rest
The ashes of a woman shot by Fayetteville police were laid to rest Friday in a niche behind St. Patrick Catholic Church. Jada Johnson, 22, was killed during what Fayetteville police say was a …
