Universities across the region are trying to address physician and nursing shortages by expanding programs and creating new ones.
Morgan Casey
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How Cumberland County and Fayetteville are Spending Opioid Settlement Dollars
Cumberland County and the City of Fayetteville will receive over $36 million in national opioid settlement funds through 2038. The governments have spent funds so far on a variety of projects, including a diversion program and naloxone distribution.
Posted inPolitics & Government
Cumberland’s Unhoused Support Center location may change
County commissioners vote to begin design and look for sites other than the B Street neighborhood
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Methodist University begins recruiting for its medical school
The Methodist University Cape Fear Valley Health School of Medicine received preliminary accreditation from the he Liaison Commission on Medical Education on Thursday, allowing it to begin recruiting for its inaugural class of 64 students set to start in July 2026.
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How a new drone competition hopes to turn Fayetteville into a defense industry hub
The Fayetteville-Cumberland Economic Development Corporation (FCEDC) held its inaugural DCOMP, a two-day drone competition, on Oct. 8 and 9. The competition aimed to highlight the promise of Fayetteville as a defense and tech industry hub.
Posted inPlace
Mutts on the Move volunteer group helps shelter dogs feel a bit of normalcy
Mutts on the Move is the newest volunteer program with Cumberland County Animal Services, and is dedicated to getting shelter dogs outside of their kennels for exercise and socialization.
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North Carolina’s cuts to Medicaid provider payments worry Cape Fear Valley Health
North Carolina cut Medicaid provider reimbursement rates by 3% to 10% at the start of this month, and they threaten billions in revenue for Cape Fear Valley Health.
Posted inMilitary
Fort Bragg is testing the soil around on-post family housing for lead
Fort Bragg is testing the soil around its historic private housing neighborhoods for lead as a proactive measure taken out of an abundance of caution, an installation spokesperson said.
Posted inCulture
With most structural repairs complete, Fayetteville’s Market House enters its second phase of renovations
The City of Fayetteville’s Market House repurposing project enters a new phase of its renovations as it wraps structure restoration and moves to install new LED lights.
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Fort Bragg adjusts operations during the federal government shutdown. Here’s what’s open and closed
Fort Bragg adjusted its operations due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, including limiting and halting family and soldier services not deemed essential.