Cumberland Community Foundation continues its annual tradition of community philanthropy to uplift local organizations. This year’s GivingTuesday campaign runs from Nov. 25 through Dec. 4.
Trey Nemec
Trey Nemec is a reporter for CityView. He is a Fayetteville State University alumnus, and holds a bachelor's degree in communication and media studies.
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A place to belong
With the power of community and self-expression on the
call sheet, FSU Associate Professor Jeremy Fiebig highlights the impact art has had in Fayetteville, both in and out
of the classroom.
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A labor of love
One community mainstay, Gallberry Farm, strives to provide wholesome autumn fun for the whole family, offering a wide variety of seasonal attractions from mid-September through the end of October each year.
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Spring Lake Commissioners consider water bill hike
During Monday’s work session, the Spring Lake Board of Commissioners discussed a potential increase in water and sewer service rates and an adjustment to the deposit required for new utility customers, and received key updates on water and sewer projects and expenses in the town.
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Spring Lake and Cumberland officials clash over funding agreement for Manchester Fire District
For more than two decades, Spring Lake provided fire protection to the Manchester Fire District. But as of Sept. 19, the Manchester township, located north of Fort Liberty, now receives its fire protection services elsewhere.
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Spring Lake receives $750K grant for flood mitigation
Spring Lake commissioners approved ordinances for several grant opportunities, appointed two individuals to town committee positions and discussed updates to the town’s current Code Enforcement and Ordinance guidelines during the board’s Monday meeting.
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Rich in community
Kimmi Nettles, scholarship manager at Cumberland Community Foundation, a nonprofit that funds a variety of community betterment projects, knows firsthand how intimidating navigating the college financial system can be. In the process of going to college, she said she was never aware of scholarship opportunities — now, she’s aiming to change that in Cumberland County.
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Hope Mills Fire Chief delivers emotional address on recent house fire
In Monday’s meeting, Hope Mills Fire Chief Matthew Cain gave a stirring address commemorating the events of a late May structure fire, and promoted several firefighters.
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Hope Mills board adds nine new police positions
Hope Mills commissioners voted unanimously Monday to add nine new police positions to the town’s organizational chart, making it possible to fill the vacant school resource officer (SRO) slots in Hope Mills schools for the 2024-25 academic year. These new positions include five officers who will be tasked with duties that were left vacant after […]
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Hope Mills board taps police department for SROs
After a lengthy closed session during Monday’s meeting, the Hope Mills Board of Commissioners voted to approve a letter of intent to engage the town’s police department for school resource officers, and rezoned land for a new residential development. Hope Mills approves letter of intent for SROs What happened: Hope Mills Commissioners unanimously voted Monday […]
