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.
Cumberland County Schools Distributes 530 Meal Boxes During Winter Break
As Cumberland County Schools students headed into winter break, the district’s Child Nutrition Services team worked to ensure families had access to food while schools were closed.
Slam DUNK: Driving Safety Showcase Reaches 600 Students at South View High
About 600 students from across Cumberland County gathered at South View High School Wednesday for a high-energy driving safety showcase that paired gravity-defying basketball stunts with a sobering message: risky choices behind the wheel can cost lives.
U.S. Education Secretary Visits Fayetteville as Part of ‘History Rocks!’ Tour
U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon visited Jack Britt High School on Wednesday as part of the Department of Education’s nationwide History Rocks! “Trail to Independence” tour, highlighting civics education and North Carolina’s role in American history as the nation prepares for its 250th anniversary this year.
‘It’s Going to Put Us on the Map’: FTCC Unveils $46 Million Emergency Training Complex
Fayetteville Technical Community College on Wednesday marked the completion of a new center to train emergency responders across Cumberland County and eastern North Carolina.
Cumberland County Schools Down More Than 1,200 Students, Putting Millions In State Funding At Risk
Cumberland County Schools is down more than 1,200 students this school year, a decline district leaders say could cost the system millions in future state funding and lead to fewer teaching positions.
Construction Begins on $12 Million Water Project for Two Elementary Schools
The state-funded upgrade aims to improve access to safe drinking water at Gray’s Creek and Alderman Road elementary schools.
More Education Coverage
‘More Than Just A Space’: Outdoor Classroom Expands Learning At Mac Williams Middle School
Students are spending more time outdoors this school year, thanks to a new open-air classroom.
How Cumberland County Schools Prepare for Winter
Now that colder weather has arrived , leaders of Cumberland County Schools say the district is prepared for freezing temperatures, snow, and hazardous road conditions.
‘Have Fun Getting In Their Feelings’: ABC For Teens Expands Social-Emotional Learning In Fayetteville
When Desheka Williams asked a student what “alone” feels like, the young girl didn’t answer with words. Instead, she drew herself sitting at the far end of a cafeteria table—separated from the rest of her classmates.
Douglas Byrd Educator Shares Classroom Lessons From 2,500-Mile Climate Fellowship
A high school teacher reflects on exploring climate, energy, and systems thinking—and how these lessons shape student learning back home.
‘This Place Built Us’: Cumberland County Schools’ Consolidation Talks Spark Concern
Cumberland County Schools began considering school consolidation earlier this year as part of a broader effort to address aging buildings, uneven enrollment, and rising operational costs across the district.
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