Meet the high schooler fighting period poverty in Cumberland County Schools
Amber Johnson, a senior at Gray’s Creek High School, is creating period product pantries in the county’s public middle and high schools. She’s asked the county commissioners to provide annual funding to keep them stocked.
Cumberland x Paris: The local 2024 Olympians on Team USA
Current and former Cumberland County residents are helping win Team USA Olympic medals in two sports: women’s rugby sevens and track and field.
Cumberland County Schools turns to private company for substitutes
Cumberland County Schools will now use a private company to hire substitute teachers and fill substitute requests.
Column: City’s mayor pro tem says there is work to be done, but District 5 challengers are in wait
Mayor Pro Tem Johnny Dawkins will be among four candidates to date in the Fayetteville City Council District 5 primary scheduled for Oct. 10, with the general election scheduled Nov. 7. “There is still work to be done to improve public safety by focusing on ways to reduce crime, e.g., more cameras, more license plate…
Cape Fear High valedictorian challenges classmates to be resilient, wise
More than 1,300 high school seniors received their diplomas during five graduation ceremonies on Monday at the Crown Coliseum. Cape Fear High School valedictorian Nick Shook challenged classmates to “make a difference.”
‘The world is our oyster,’ valedictorian says at Gray’s Creek commencement
More than 1,300 high school seniors received their diplomas during five graduation ceremonies on Monday at the Crown Coliseum. They included about 300 students at Gray’s Creek High School. …
Cheerleader proud of success at Gray’s Creek High School
Each year, Cumberland County Schools names a graduating senior at each high school as a Standout Senior. Moesha Young will graduate from Gray’s Creek High School.
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Athletes of the Week: Gray’s Creek pitcher, Fayetteville Academy lacrosse player show up
Ty Stewart of Gray’s Creek baseball and Vanni Intini or Fayetteville Academy lacrosse turned in standout performances this week.
Business Notebook: Greater Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce names new CFO
Also in this week’s Business Notebook: City, county, FSU to participate in Procurement Week for business owners; Gray’s Creek High School educator is CTE Teacher of the Year; Fayetteville PWC receives 2 United Way Spirit of North Carolina Awards
Gray’s Creek High School opens food pantry to help students, families in need
Gray’s Creek High School has teamed up with two community service organizations to reopen its “Bear Necessities” food pantry.
Gray’s Creek High music lover marching to a beat of his own
Two years of remote and hybrid learning did not stop Gray’s Creek High School senior Forsby Quick from developing his love for music. He has always had high expectations for himself — both …