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Fayetteville Day Resource Center now operated by Manna Dream Center
Manna Dream Center, a local nonprofit organization and church, officially took over running the Fayetteville Day Resource Center, (DRC on Monday, July 1, filling a role that had previously been filled by Cumberland HealthNET. The DRC, located at 128 S. King St., aims to centralize multiple resources for residents at-risk...
Homebuying HERO Program makes homebuying attainable
A special incentive of $30,000 is now available for first-time homebuyers who are employees of the City of Fayetteville, Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Cumberland County Schools and Cumberland County Government though the city’s Economic and Community Development Department’s Homebuying Education and Readiness Opportunity Program (HERO). The Homebuying...
Cities, towns in Cumberland County scramble to hire school resource and traffic control officers
Cities in Cumberland County scramble to hire school resource and traffic control officers. Cumberland County Schools will soon see change when it comes to the frontline of safety. Monday marks the day Sheriff Ennis Wright said he would no longer provide school resource officers and traffic control officers in Fayetteville,...
Struggling Salt Life, Soffe parent could cut 224 NC jobs
The struggling apparel company behind the Salt Life beachwear and Soffe activewear brands plans to eliminate 224 jobs in North Carolina if efforts to sell itself fall through. In notices filed with the state Department of Commerce, Delta Apparel Inc. said it’s trying to sell the company. If it isn’t able to close a deal, it would cut 181 jobs in Cumberland County, 46 jobs in Robeson County and 22 jobs in Cabarrus County, the Duluth, Georgia-based company said.
4th Of July in Fayetteville: Where You Can Still See Fireworks and More This Week
Happy birthday, America! With Independence Day fast approaching, it’s crucial to find the best local spots to celebrate with dazzling fireworks displays. Fortunately, there are many events happening in and around Cumberland County this week to ensure that you and your family have a happy 4th of July in Fayetteville and the surrounding area!
Amazon hiring for local facility; Arts Council awards grants
New employment opportunities are posted each Friday after 7 p.m. Amazon has begun hiring for its completed Inbound Cross Dock facility in Fayetteville. Interested applicants can apply by going to amazon.com/flexiblejobs. The company will be hiring in phases, with additional positions posted each Friday evening (jobs will not be posted before 7:00 p.m.). Pay for these positions starts at $17.00 per hour, with benefits including medical, dental, and vision effective on the first day of employment.
Gates Four Summer Concert Series 2024
As the anticipation builds for the Gates Four Summer Concert Series 2024, music enthusiasts are eagerly marking their calendars for three unforgettable evenings of live music. This year's series starts on July 12 and features some of North Carolina's most sought-after bands. Held at the beautiful Gates Four Country Club, the concert series promises fun, great food, and free live music.
Fayetteville man accused in Cumberland County child sex crimes, deputies say
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) – A 42-year-old man is accused of several child sex crimes in Cumberland County, the sheriff’s office said Tuesday. According to the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office, detectives arrested Kyle Andrew Brown of Fayetteville on Tuesday morning. Brown is charged with 11 counts of indecent...
42-year-old Fayetteville man arrested for indecent liberties and child abuse
The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office Special Victims Detectives arrested a man on Tuesday for indecent liberties with a child. At 7:02 a.m., Kyle Andrew Brown, 42, of Fayetteville, was arrested and charged with 11 counts of Indecent Liberties With a Child, 10 counts of Statutory Sex Offense With a Child Less than 15, and 11 counts of Felony Child Abuse – Sexual Acts.
Independence Day concert supported by Arts Council grant
FAYETTEVILLE — Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks and Recreation was awarded a $7,200 grant from the Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County to support the Independence Concert that will be held in Festival Park on Thursday, July 4. Gates open at 6 p.m. and the concert begins at 7:30 p.m. with the Fayetteville...
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