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North Carolina University System Bans All DEI Programs At Public Institutions, Forcing Layoffs And Cutting All Related Funding
The merry-go-round is meant to spin a person into a euphoric experience, going into a repetitive motion until they reach peak joy. Although this concept is fun for many children, the proverbial merry-go-round of life is much less enjoyable in adulthood. The consistent pulling back of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives feels just like… Continue reading North Carolina University System Bans All DEI Programs At Public Institutions, Forcing Layoffs And Cutting All Related Funding
Fayetteville chosen for nearly $1 billion titanium plant. Here's what we know.
A nearly $1 billion titanium plant bringing hundreds of high-paying jobs will be built in Cumberland County, the Fayetteville-Cumberland Economic Development Corporation announced Tuesday afternoon. American Titanium Metals, operating under the name Project Aero, has announced it will build its aerospace-grade titanium mill in Fayetteville, creating more than 300 jobs with an average salary of $123,476, the news release said. ...
Raleigh woman facing 22 felony charges in connection with insurance fraud scheme
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — A Raleigh woman was arrested last Wednesday in connection with an insurance fraud scheme that spanned over five years. Tonia Yvett Clare Jones, 55, is charged with 11 counts of insurance fraud, 10 counts of obtaining property by false pretense, and one county of attempting to obtain property by false pretense. All charges are felonies, according to the North Carolina Department of Insurance.
Arts Council welcomes new Artist in Residence: Katie Crawford - Art, inspiration and the little things
The Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County extends a warm welcome to its new Southeastern Artist in Residence, Katie Crawford. Crawford was selected via a competitive pool process that included applicants from Cumberland, Hoke, Robeson, Sampson and Scotland counties. Crawford’s residency is part of a year-long process funded in part by the National Endowment for the Arts to build an arts education strategy for the Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County.
Men of commitment, goodwill, and community service
For 28 years, I have enjoyed writing about Fayetteville and Cumberland County and the people, places, events and organizations that make our community unique and contribute to our quality of life. Organizations like the Fayetteville Rotary Club and long-time Fayetteville residents like Steve Driggers, Paul Johnson, and Charles Koonce ideally make our community more livable.
Duplin County man charged with breaking and entering, larceny from storage units
MOUNT OLIVE, N.C. (WNCT) — A man was arrested July 11 in connection to the breaking and entering of storage units in Faison. The Duplin County Sheriff’s Office received calls on July 3 and July 9 reporting the crimes taking place. They found that hand tools, yard tools and kitchen items had been stolen. An […]
North Duplin valedictorian plans to make sacrifices worthwhile
MOUNT OLIVE — For most students, college is a leap into the unknown: new people, new places, and a new way of life. However, for Francis Pineda Alcerro, her college choice is a little closer to home and to heart. Pineda is a Mount Olive native, living only 10...
Spring Lake man arrested in Virginia and charged in the fatal stabbing of his girlfriend
A man wanted in the fatal stabbing of his girlfriend in March was booked into the Cumberland County jail last week in the slaying, according to the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office. William Lawrence Lee Jr., 61, of Spring Lake, is charged with first-degree murder, assault on a female and assault with a deadly weapon in the March 16 death of Beverly Sabrina Williams, 50. ...
Fayetteville’s top 5 high school football conference games to watch in 2024 season
The start of the NCHSAA 2024 high school football season is around the corner. The Cumberland County Football Jamboree is scheduled for Aug. 16 at Gray's Creek and Pine Forest with the regular season set to kick off on Aug. 23. ...
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