In his speech to soldiers and the public, President Donald Trump spoke about the strength of the Army and the feats it has accomplished. He also addressed immigration protests in Los Angeles.
Morgan Casey
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SouthLight Fayetteville’s Buddy Check aims to fill care gaps left by VA
SouthLight Fayetteville’s monthly Veteran Buddy Check meetings provide veterans from Cumberland and surrounding counties with peer support services and connections to other local resources with shorter wait times than the VA.
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North Carolinian military caregiver advocates for increased access to resources, and people to stop parking in handicap spots
Jacqueline Larsen is using her experience caring for her husband, who medically retired from the Air Force, to advocate for more resources for military caregiver. The work is through Larsen’s fellowship with the Elizabeth Dole Foundation.
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‘These are deep cuts:’ Cumberland County DSS reacts to proposed changes to Medicaid, SNAP
The House passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act last week, and the Medicaid and SNAP work requirements and federal funding cuts it proposes have Cumberland County Department of Social Services officials worried.
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NC Alliance of YMCAs puts children’s mental health first
The NC Alliance of YMCAs is creating and bolstering programs addressing teen mental health. This includes its revamped Teen Mental Health Resource Hub, an online resource that helps teach youth how to talk about mental health.
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Cumberland County overdose deaths see largest one-year decrease, dropping 24%
Overdose deaths are decreasing across the nation. In Cumberland County, the decrease is largely attributable to C-FORT’s efforts to break down treatment barriers and increase access to naloxone.
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Hegseth closes out All American Week with appearance at Fort Bragg
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth spoke to 82nd Airborne Division soldiers to conclude All American Week. In his speech, Hegseth emphasized his reforms efforts to go “back the basics” of the military.
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Cumberland County Department of Public Health director stepping down at the end of the year
Jennifer Green is stepping down as director of the Cumberland County Department of Public Health at the end of 2025 after almost six years in the position.
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Saving the Salvation Army: Cumberland County commissioners look to fund the nonprofit’s emergency shelter
The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners approved a motion to negotiate an annual contract of up to $563,000 per year with the Salvation Army to reopen its Pathway to Hope homeless shelter.
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Cape Fear Valley Medical Center improves pregnancy care, one skin-to-skin care session at a time
As part of its annual celebration of Kangaroo Care Day, Cape Fear Valley Medical Center NICU staff are working to educate parents on the benefits of skin-to-skin care sessions.