3 years after height of pandemic, Cumberland schools on road to recovery
The latest test results released by the N.C. Department of Public Instruction show an increase in academic achievement for students in Cumberland County Schools, but officials are still working to get performance back to pre-pandemic levels.
FAST bus fares suspended during pandemic to return beginning July 1
Fayetteville Area System of Transit will resume charging fares for all fixed-route and paratransit services starting July 1.
City Council to hear recommendations for American Rescue Plan funding
The Fayetteville City Council on Monday is set to hear recommendations on how to use money from the American Rescue Plan Act and recommendations about revised weekly enforcement times and special event parking operations for downtown.
Business Notebook for March 27, 2022
Small business assistance program deadline is March 31 Small businesses that experienced economic hardship due to the pandemic may be eligible for financial help through Cumberland County’s Small Business Economic Assistance Program. The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. March 31.
DSS to take over pandemic rental assistance in Cumberland County
With more than 5,000 pending applications from rent-burdened households, Cumberland County is expected to take over administration of its pandemic rental assistance program next month.
