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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!
Scotland County Schools Board of Education to challenge $200K funding cut
LAURINBURG —The Scotland County Schools Board of Education is pushing back on a funding cut in the Scotland County Board of Commissioners’ most recently approved spending plan for the 2024-25 fiscal year. In a special meeting held on Friday — just three days after commissioners voted 4-2 to...
Shachnow Lane: Fort Liberty road renamed after Special Forces legend, Holocaust survivor
FORT LIBERTY — Maj. Gen. Sidney Shachnow will forever be remembered by his beloved special operations forces at Fort Liberty. The John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School hosted a ceremony Friday to officially designate Shachnow Lane after the school’s former commander and Holocaust survivor. Formerly Mosby...
He wears a raspberry beret: Meet Sapper the service dog, often spotted around Fort Liberty.
Wearing a maroon beret and sunglasses, Sapper likes to hang his head out the window of his best friend’s ride as it cruises around Fort Liberty and Fayetteville. At times, Sapper’s been stopped by military police, but he’s also shaken hands with Lt. Gen. Christopher Donahue, commander of the 18th Airborne Corps, and often has his photo shared on military social media accounts.
Scotland County cell phone service issuing causing disruptions
SCOTLAND COUNTY, N.C. (WBTW) — Cell phone service throughout Scotland County is sporadic and could lead to disruptions in trying to contact emergency services, officials said on Tuesday. People unable to reach the county’s 911 center are asked to go to a local fire station, the Laurinburg Police Department, Scotland County Sheriff’s Office or Scotland […]
For many in NC, it took years to rebuild after past hurricanes
As floodwaters from Hurricane Matthew surrounded Dorothy Moore's Red Springs home of 39 years, all she could do was turn to the heavens."I'm standing there and the water's just rising, and it's coming really fast," Moore recalled. "And I'm like, oh, my God. And I just started praying."Matthew left her roof in shambles, with water damage throughout the inside of her home."To have all that water come and all that damage and not be in a flood zone, that was, that was something else," Moore said.Structurally, the foundation, the bricks, were split.She tried to rebuild, but then Hurricane Florence came...
Scottish Pilot Club presents puppet show and 40 helmets at Safety Town
LAURINBURG —The Scottish Pilot Club of Laurinburg recently presented the BrainMinders’ Puppet Show and along with Safe Kids Coalition fitted 40 children with bicycle safety helmets at the Safety Town held by the United Way of Scotland County. The Scottish Pilot Club of Laurinburg was awarded a Matching...
Fayetteville Forum: Trump-Biden debate reactions from 'killed him' to ‘watched begrudgingly’
We asked readers in Friday’s “Fayetteville Forum” their thoughts on the debate between President Biden and Donald Trump, which aired on Thursday night from Atlanta. We asked if they watched the debate, who they thought won and how they liked CNN’s format, with no live audience. Thank you to all who responded. If you would still like to respond, write to eletters@fayobserver.com. Below is a sampling of what people said. — Myron B. Pitts, Opinion Editor.
Fayetteville City Council raises taxes for residents in newly approved budget
Fayetteville residents will see a property tax increase to raise pay for police officers and firefighters after the Fayetteville City Council last week unanimously approved the city's fiscal year 2025 budget. The budget also includes a tax rate increase for downtown property owners and salary increases for city employees. The...
Cape Fear Valley opens new Podiatry Resident Clinic
FAYETTEVILLE, NC – July 1, 2024 – Today, Cape Fear Valley Podiatry – Foot & Ankle Specialists expanded services to patients with the opening of a new Resident Clinic at 1645 Owen Drive in Fayetteville. This marks the eighth Cape Fear Valley Podiatry – Foot & Ankle Specialists clinic in the region. Other locations are in Angier, Dunn, Elizabethtown, Fayetteville, Lillington, Lumberton and Raeford.
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.
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...
Passing the torch: A new chapter at Fort Liberty
On a vibrant morning at the Main Post flagpole on June 27, officials held a significant change of command ceremony as Col. John Wilcox stepped down as Garrison Commander after his successful two-year tenure. In his stead, Col. K. “Chad” Mixon assumed the helm, shouldering the responsibilities of leading the...
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