Are Cumberland County Schools at Risk of a Measles Outbreak?
State modeling shows many elementary schools in Cumberland County fall below the level of vaccination coverage for measles, mumps, and rubella needed for preventing outbreaks.
Kirk deViere Unveils Ambitious Vision 2030 Plan for Cumberland County
New children’s museum, new aquatic center, and expanding water service among goals from Board of Commissioners chair during State of the County Address.
New SNAP Requirements Could Stress County Budgets
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act shifts a greater share of the food program’s administrative costs to North Carolina and the state’s counties.
Healing Rural N.C., One Doctor At a Time
There aren’t enough physicians to treat the nearly 3 million people who live in rural communities. Can this program help?
Transgender State Workers Are Facing Whiplash
The state’s health insurance plan no longer covers gender-affirming care, which has left some employees in limbo.
Cumberland County Wants $98.5 Million from State Legislature
The money would pay for a wish list of projects, including water and sewer construction, school maintenance and construction, design work for an aquatics center, and funds for first responders.
Michael Nagowski, Longtime Cape Fear Valley Health CEO, Announces Retirement
The health system’s CEO since 2008, he is credited with transforming and expanding the health system while deepening its ties to Fayetteville.
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Some N.C. Counties Have Reduced Hepatitis B Cases, But New Guidelines Spark Concerns
Local health officials say updated recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention put babies at risk.
Community Gains Faster Care: Same-Day Clinic Launches Ahead of Peak Flu Season
Cape Fear Valley Health in November opened SameDay Medical, a new medical clinic that bridges the gap between primary care visits and emergency room visits.
Southeastern North Carolina Wants to Grow Its Own Health Care Workforce
Universities across the region are trying to address physician and nursing shortages by expanding programs and creating new ones.
Repeated Methane Alarms Deepen Concerns for Residents Near Cliffdale Landfill
Methane detectors placed in homes near the Cliffdale Landfill in Fayetteville have prompted renewed questions about the safety of living near the site.
State Senator Threatens to Sue Opponent for Defamation, Hints At Criminal Prosecution
Republican Sen. Tom McInnis contends Ray Daly, his challenger in the 2026 election, has lied about him.
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