Solid Waste to Host E-Waste Drive, Shredding Event March 28 at Ann Street Landfill
Cumberland County Solid Waste and Sustainable Sandhills will partner to hold an Electronic Waste (E-Waste) Drive and Paper Shredding event on Saturday, March 28, from 8 to 11:30 a.m. at the Ann Street Landfill, located at 698 Ann St., Fayetteville. E-Waste disposal will be provided free of charge. On-site paper shredding will be available at a cost of 35 cents per pound. This event supports ongoing efforts to promote responsible recycling and reduce waste in Cumberland County. Recycling also helps
Board of Commissioners to Hold Special Meeting and Public Comment Period on Data Center Policy and Zoning
The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting on Monday, March 23, at 6:30 p.m. to receive community input regarding potential policy and zoning considerations related to data center development in Cumberland County. The meeting will take place in Room 118 of the Judge E. Maurice Braswell Cumberland County Courthouse and will include a dedicated public comment period. During the Feb. 12 Agenda Session, Commissioners requested the additional meeting to ensure residents have a
ICON Internship 2026: Businesses Needed
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County Board of Commissioners Begins FY27 Budget Workshops to Guide County Priorities
The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners held a Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) Budget Workshop on Thursday, Feb. 26, at the Judge E. Maurice Braswell Cumberland County Courthouse, beginning the Board’s review and discussion of priorities that will guide development of the FY27 recommended budget. The workshop was designed to provide policy direction and guidance to staff as development of the FY27 recommended budget begins. Current Financial PositionCounty Manager Clarence Grier, along with Assistant
Public Library to Host 17th Annual Storytelling Festival March 1 - 31, 2026
Cumberland County Public Library (CCPL) will host its 17th annual Storytelling Festival from March 1 –- 31. The Storytelling Festival promotes literacy, encourages inclusion and sparks creativity for all community members. This free, month-long festival features stories and activities at multiple CCPL locations for children from birth to age 12, along with programs open to all ages. The Storytelling Festival is made possible by a $12,000 grant from the Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County,
PWC adopts electric rate adjustments
Fayetteville, N.C.- At the February 25, 2026, Fayetteville Public Works Commission (PWC) meeting, a public hearing was held regarding adjusting electric rates and PWC fees. Following public comment, the Board voted to adopt new rates and fees over a two-year period. The updated rates will apply to bills sent on or after May 1, 2026, while adjusted fees will be effective immediately. The rates are anticipated to increase PWC’s overall revenue by 5.5% in each of the next two years to cover the actual cost
PWC BEGINS ANNUAL WATER TREATMENT CHANGEOVER
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Monday, February 23, 2026 Fayetteville, N.C.- The Fayetteville Public Works Commission (PWC) will begin its annual water treatment disinfectant changeover on Sunday, March 1, 2026. This temporary, month-long change is an annual requirement by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) for all public water systems that normally use chloramines for disinfection. Throughout March, PWC will shift from its standard chloramine disinfectant to free chlorine. Customers
County to Host Cumberland Clean Litter Pick-Up March 7
Cumberland County Solid Waste Management will host a Cumberland Clean litter pick-up event on Saturday, March 7, at 9 a.m. at 575 Assembly Court in Fayetteville. Groups and people of all ages are invited to help clean up litter at the site. Solid Waste staff will collect and dispose of all trash bags filled by volunteers. Volunteers who want to clean up at a different location must get approval from Cumberland County Solid Waste Management. To sign up, register
