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Oct 3, 2025

Cumberland County announces Request for Proposal for emergency shelter provider and facility

Cumberland County has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for an operator for a temporary emergency shelter service provider and facility for individuals and families experiencing homelessness in the community. ...

Oct 3, 2025

Fort Bragg initiates ground soil testing in family housing areas

Fort Bragg will begin soil sampling this month to assess potential lead levels in the ground around select housing neighborhoods on the installation. ...

Oct 2, 2025

Sandhills CC and Penn TT launch three-year training partnership

Sandhills Community College and Pennsylvania Transformer Technology celebrate a $155,000, three-year training partnership in Raeford. Photo by Sandhills Community College.The Workforce Development and Corporate Partnerships team at Sandhills Communit ...

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CTAK (Corneal Tissue Addition for Keratoplasty): Groundbreaking Advancement in Keratoconus Treatment

Posted Sep 4, 2025
On 4/28/25, Dr. Sheel Patel in Fayetteville, NC, performed North Carolina's first CTAK inlay procedure, making a significant step forward in enhancing patient care, and offering new hope for patients in need of vision restoration. The Corneal Ti
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Oct 2, 2025

Cameo Art House Theatre undergoing transfer of ownership

After 25 years as a cultural cornerstone in downtown Fayetteville, N.C., the beloved Cameo Art House Theatre is proud to announce its transformation into a non-profit organization, now known as CAMEO Collective.  This new chapter honors the thea ...

Oct 1, 2025

Robeson County intersection temporarily closed for roundabout construction

The crossroads of N.C. 710 and Prospect Road closed the morning of Wednesday, Oct. 1, and will remain closed for approximately two months for the construction of a roundabout. ...

Oct 1, 2025

City and County leaders go on fact-finding visit to Alabama to examine innovative models for building future tech-ready talent pipeline

City of Fayetteville Mayor Mitch Colvin (center left) Cumberland County Board of Commissioners Chairman Kirk deViere (center) and FCEDC President and CEO Robert Van Geons (center right) visit with Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering (A ...

Oct 1, 2025

Returning with a purpose; Tiffany Haywood launches part 2 of the On Purpose With Purpose Workshop Series

Following a successful first session, branding consultant and media professional Tiffany Haywood is proud to present the next installment of her On Purpose With Purpose workshop series: Standing Out On Purpose.The hands-on session takes place Saturda ...

Oct 1, 2025

Sandhills Community College President leads conversations on change at State Board Summit for Community Colleges

President Stewart and Chief of Staff at SCC, Julie Voigt are featured with Dr. Dale McInnis, State Board member. Photo provided by: SCC President of Sandhills Community College Alexander “Sandy” Stewart of Sandhills Community College recent ...

Oct 1, 2025

DistiNCtly Fayetteville showcases record-breaking tourism growth and economic impact in annual report

DistiNCtly Fayetteville, the destination marketing organization for Fayetteville and Cumberland County, has released its 2024/2025 Annual Report, sharing record-breaking visitor spending, strong marketing results and key organizational achievements. ...


In The Current Issue

Artists wanted: Cumberland County Public Library awarded $50,260 LSTA Grant for artist in residence program

Cumberland County Public Library has announced they have been awarded a $50,260 grant to launch Creative Collaborations: Artist in Residence at Cumberland County Public Library.This new program will bring a local artist into the library for several m


Future technology now: The 2025 Federal Technology Symposium returned to FTCC to connect and provide solutions to military buyers

TCOM staff (pictured) partnered with Richard Childress Racing’s VP of Outside Services Mike Brown to demonstrate their Falcon Medium Tethered UAS drone launching from a 6X6 Mothership vehicle. Photo by GFBJ.On Wednesday, Sept. 10, government contract


From players to creators: Emerging Technology Institute's after-school program teaches the art of game design

Antonio Ball ETI’s director of software development (left) and Jason Robinson, asoftware engineer at ETI are leading the charge in educating the next generationof video game developers. Photo provided by ETI.The Emerging Technology Institute (ETI) is