SPRING LAKE — The Spring Lake Board of Aldermen swore in Fire Chief Jason Williams as interim town manager on Monday night. Williams was appointed interim town manager on Oct. 24 after state …
SPRING LAKE — The Spring Lake Board of Aldermen is expected to swear in Fire Chief Jason Williams as interim town manager Monday night as it continues to search for a permanent town …
In this week’s notebook: Metronet names Telly Whitfield director of government affairs; the 2022 Community Stand Down Resource & Information Fair is set for Friday from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at V.F.W. Post 6018 at 116 Chance St.; Cumberland County Schools will host its annual Choice Fair on Dec. 3 from 9 a.m. to noon at E.E. Smith High School, 1800 Seabrook Road; Cumberland County is seeking information from providers interested in partnering with the county to provide white flag shelters for vulnerable and homeless populations during extreme winter weather situations.
SPRING LAKE — The town of Spring Lake recognized military service at its Veterans Day ceremony on Friday with participants from the two Veteran of Foreign Wars organizations in town, Post 4542 …
Cumberland County Schools on Thursday night recognized about 115 employees who served in the Armed Forces and veterans who may still be serving during the district's fourth annual Veterans Day program at the Educational Resource Center.
Two incumbents and one newcomer were elected to the Cumberland County Board of Education on Tuesday, according to unofficial results. Three current members were seeking reelection but faced a …
The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners on Monday adopted a consent agenda that rejected funding proposals from local nonprofit organizations, approved acceptance of 11 offers for county-owned …
Three members of the Cumberland County Board of Education who are seeking reelection are being challenged by five political newcomers. The top three vote-getters will win seats on the …
Republican Gloria Carrasco is running against Democratic incumbent Marvin Lucas for the N.C. House 42 seat. The district includes Spring Lake, Fort Bragg and part of Fayetteville.
U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III is scheduled to visit Fort Bragg on Tuesday to welcome the 18th Airborne Corps back from its deployment to Europe in the midst of the Russian-Ukraine …
SPRING LAKE — N.C. State Auditor Beth Wood says she supports a fellow cabinet member in his decision to deny funding for Spring Lake to hire a town manager — despite the mayor’s recent contention that Wood supports the town board’s choice for the job.
Cumberland County on Wednesday unveiled its new 911 emergency operations services center at 500 Executive Place. The county held a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by more than 150 people …
SPRING LAKE — The Spring Lake Board of Aldermen voted Monday night to appoint Fire Chief Jason Williams as interim town manager. He has served as the acting manager for the past two …
SPRING LAKE — The Spring Lake Board of Aldermen is scheduled for a work session tonight to hear the latest financial report from the Local Government Commission and discuss the next move toward …
In this week’s notebook: Nikeisha Waring hired as Cumberland County’s first chief diversity officer, Dominique Hall hired as Cumberland County’s new human resources director, Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office recognized for its work with military law enforcement, the county Department of Social Services has merged its website with Cumberland County government, city of Fayetteville receives budget award.
The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners on Monday voted to hire an interim county manager who will take over when Amy Cannon retires in December. Board Chairman Glenn Adams announced the …
SPRING LAKE — Mayor Kia Anthony said Monday night that she will be asking for an informal meeting with State Treasurer Dale Folwell to discuss his decision to withhold the funding to hire Justine Jones as the next town manager.
In this week’s notebook: Dr. James Lester to receive the 2022 North Carolina Academy of Family Physicians Community Preceptor Award; Jalisha C. Pone joins Methodist University as senior director for development; the N.C. Department of Transportation is holding workshops for small and disadvantaged business owners; Cumberland County Cooperative Extension to hold charcuterie board workshop.
To help respond to the opioid epidemic in Cumberland County, county officials are allocating opioid settlement funds to provide services for those addicted to opioids, often prescribed …
The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners on Thursday voted to place a $2.5 million agreement with the city of Fayetteville for improvements to the Martin Luther King Jr. Park on its Oct. 17 …
SPRING LAKE — The state treasurer on Thursday said he will not approve the money to hire Justine Jones as the next manager for Spring Lake.
The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners’ American Rescue Plan Committee on Thursday scrapped its administration’s proposal to aid nonprofit organizations by contracting with them for …
Two people face multiple drug charges after the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office executed search warrants at three locations on Wednesday and found fentanyl, cocaine, methamphetamine and …
The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners’ American Rescue Plan Committee will meet Thursday to review several programs and other issues related to the funds. They include the …
Fayetteville Technical Community College will host a free Youth Dental Health Fair on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Horace Sisk Gymnasium. Students from FTCC’s Dental Hygiene and …
