Point-in-time count shows 21% decrease in Cumberland County’s homeless population
Preliminary results from a 24-hour count of Cumberland County’s homeless population appear to show a roughly 21% decrease from 2023, county officials said Tuesday.
County homeless shelter hearing to take place Monday
The Fayetteville City Council will meet at 7 p.m. Monday at City Hall. Here’s what’s on the agenda for Monday: Homeless shelter hearing: The council will hold an …
‘A one-stop shop for those experiencing homelessness’
City and state officials gathered Tuesday morning to celebrate the completion of construction and upcoming opening of the Day Resource Center for the homeless. he facility includes a wide array of features and services, including showers and laundry facilities; a kitchen for lunch service; office space for social workers and case managers; a family and…
Animal Services shelter at capacity; adoption fees waived through Tuesday
The Cumberland County Animal Services shelter is waiving cat and dog adoption fees through Tuesday because the shelter is currently at capacity. Cats, kittens and any dogs older than 6 months and weighing 30 pounds or more are all free to adopt.
Homeless people camped on state right-of-way removed and given temporary shelter
A Michigan couple who were among roughly two dozen homeless people camped at Gillespie Street and the Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway are living in a motel after the city removed the encampment. Rick and Bernie — along with their pet Chihuahua, Coca — are staying in a nearby motel. Fayetteville city officials said they…
Shelters to open for ‘white flag’ nights ahead of cold front
Local homeless shelters will be opening expanded space for “white flag’’ nights as the area prepares for a blast of Artic cold weather that will see overnight temperatures dip into the teens.
Cumberland County government offices closed Friday due to Ian
Cumberland County government offices and the court system will be closed Friday in response to the increased risk of impacts to the county as Hurricane Ian passes through central North Carolina, the …