The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners on Monday is expected to make the final vote to reject service proposals from local nonprofit organizations. On Feb. 28, the county received the …
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Study: Some Gray’s Creek residents have higher-than-average amounts of PFAS in their system
Gray’s Creek residents who participated in a North Carolina State University chemical exposure study were told Wednesday they had a higher-than-average amount of chemicals in their …
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Visitors bureau unveils new name, brand
The Fayetteville Area Convention and Visitors Bureau on Tuesday unveiled its new name and brand identity: “DistiNCtly Fayetteville.” Along with a new name and logo, the branding …
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Crown committee recommends construction delivery method
The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners’ Crown Event Committee on Tuesday took another step toward construction on the proposed $80 million facility that will replace the aging Crown …
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4 candidates in running for 2 open seats on Cumberland County Board of Commissioners
With two members of the Cumberland County Board of Commissioners departing at the end of this term, the seven-member board will have two new faces. But they will likely be familiar faces to local voters. Four candidates are vying to fill the two at-large seats.
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New county 911 center ready for use by December
Cumberland County on Wednesday unveiled its new 911 emergency operations services center at 500 Executive Place. The county held a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by more than 150 people …
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Cumberland commissioners hire interim county manager
The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners on Monday voted to hire an interim county manager who will take over when Amy Cannon retires in December. Board Chairman Glenn Adams announced the …
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County moving forward with $2.5M for Martin Luther King Jr. Park improvements
The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners on Thursday voted to place a $2.5 million agreement with the city of Fayetteville for improvements to the Martin Luther King Jr. Park on its Oct. 17 …
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Committee scraps proposal to work with nonprofits for pandemic-related services
The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners’ American Rescue Plan Committee on Thursday scrapped its administration’s proposal to aid nonprofit organizations by contracting with them for …
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County committee to review American Rescue Plan programs
The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners’ American Rescue Plan Committee will meet Thursday to review several programs and other issues related to the funds. They include the …