FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 17, 2024Diane B. Rice, Communications DirectorEmail: dbrice@cumberlandcountync.govTelephone: 910-438-4025 Cumberland County Joins Lights Out for Bird Migration FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – Each spring and fall, millions of migrating birds pass through North Carolina, primarily during the night. To help ensure their safe journey, Cumberland County is proud to announce
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 17, 2024Diane B. Rice, Communications DirectorEmail: dbrice@cumberlandcountync.govTelephone: 910-438-4025 American Rescue Plan Committee Meeting Wrap-Up FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – The following is a summary of the Oct. 10, 2024, Cumberland County Board of Commissioners American Rescue Plan (ARP) Committee Special Meeting. The meeting was held in Room 564 of the
Early voting for the November general election begins Oct. 17 and runs through Nov. 2 in Cumberland County. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 5. Early voting dates, times and locations are listed below. Early Voting ScheduleOct. 17 – 18Thursday & Friday8 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.Oct. 19Saturday8 a.m. – 3 p.m.Oct. 20Sunday2 – 5 p.m.Oct. 21 – 25Monday – Friday8 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.Oct. 26Saturday8 a.m. – 3 p.m.Oct. 28 – Nov. 1Monday – Friday8 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.Nov. 2Saturday8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Early Voting LocationsEast
The Cumberland County Food Safety Forum originally scheduled for Aug. 8, but postponed until Oct. 16 due to Tropical Storm Debby, has been canceled due to several forum presenters no longer being available. Some of the scheduled presenters have traveled to western North Carolina to assist with Hurricane Helene relief efforts. The Food Safety Forum is an annual event organized by the Cumberland County Department of Public Health Environmental Division in partnership with Fayetteville Technical Community
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 15, 2024Elaine Smith, Animal Services DirectorEmail: ebsmith@cumberlandcountync.govTelephone: 910-321-6852 Animal Services Extends Suspension of Large Dog Intake Due to Canine Respiratory Disease Cases at Shelter FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – Cumberland County Animal Services continues the temporarily halt of large dog intake, defined as those weighing over 30 pounds, due to an outbreak of
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Engineering & Infrastructure Oct. 15, 2024 Email: parking@cumberlandcountync.gov Courthouse Parking Lot Closing Oct. 23 for Crown Event Center GroundbreakingCounty shares parking options for Courthouse patrons FAYETTEVILLE, NC – As Cumberland County prepares to break ground on the Crown Event Center project, the County will officially close the parking lot in front of the
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 12, 2024Diane B. Rice, Communications DirectorEmail: dbrice@cumberlandcountync.govTelephone: 910-438-4025 Cumberland County Commissioners Agenda Session Wrap-Up FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – The following is a summary of the Oct. 10, 2024, Cumberland County Board of Commissioners Agenda Session, which was held at 1 p.m. in Room 564 of the Judge E. Maurice Braswell Cumberland County
Residents who want to cast their vote for the 2024 election have until Friday, Oct. 11 to register. Eligible individuals may register to vote by:To register to vote in North Carolina, a Voter Registration Application must be completed and sent to the Cumberland County Board of Elections by 5 p.m. on Oct. 11. The application must be postmarked Oct. 11. If there is no postmark or if it’s unclear, the application can still be processed as long as it arrives in the mail by the deadline of 20 days before the
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECumberland County District Court Sanya Eller, Court Manager III Email: Sanya.T.Eller@nccourts.org Phone: 910-475-3222 Oct. 10, 2024 Cumberland County to Host “Remember My Name” Domestic Violence Vigil Oct. 17 FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – The “Remember My Name” domestic violence vigil will be held Oct. 17 at 5:30 p.m. on the steps of the Judge E. Maurice Braswell Cumberland County Courthouse in downtown Fayetteville. The vigil aims to raise awareness of domestic violence. The
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct 10, 2024Diane B. Rice, Communications DirectorEmail: dbrice@cumberlandcountync.govTelephone: 910-438-4025 Cumberland County Commissioners Regular Meeting Wrap-Up FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – The following is a summary of the Oct. 7, 2024, Cumberland County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting, which was held at 9 a.m. in Room 118 of the Judge E. Maurice Braswell Cumberland County Courthouse. To view the agenda
In the wake of Hurricane Helene’s devastating impact on Western North Carolina, Cumberland County Government employees have quickly mobilized to provide essential support and aid to the communities most affected. Teams from various county departments including Social Services, Emergency Management and Public Information have deployed in Avery, Yancey and Buncombe counties, working alongside local organizations and volunteers to assist with recovery efforts. Additional County departments are also planning to
Cumberland County Tax Administrator Joseph Utley presented the Schedules, Standards and Rules to be used in the 2025 revaluation of real property to the Board of Commissioners this morning. A copy of the manual, generally referred to as the Schedule of Values, is available online at cumberlandcountync.gov/tax and in the Tax Administrator’s office, Room 570, in the Judge E. Maurice Braswell Courthouse at 117 Dick Street. The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the proposed Schedules,
Cumberland County Animal Services reports a confirmed case of rabies in a bat in Stedman. The bat was found in the 5100 block of Clinton Rd., Stedman on Oct. 4. One person made brief physical contact with the bat and is undergoing post-exposure treatment. All pet owners are urged to check the rabies vaccination status of their pets. If pets are not vaccinated or are due for a booster shot, they should be taken to a local veterinarian for rabies vaccination immediately. Pet owners can bring their pet to
The annual Cumberland County Emergency Services Memorial Service will be held Saturday, October 12, beginning at 11 a.m., at the newly dedicated Dr. Larry J. Keen Fayetteville Technical Community College (FTCC) Regional Fire and Rescue Training Center at 775 Tom Starling Road in Fayetteville. The memorial service is a solemn tribute to the firefighters, EMS and other emergency services heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty serving the citizens of Cumberland County and Fort Liberty.
The Arts Council of Fayetteville | Cumberland County is pleased to announce the distribution of $17,420 in funding during the first quarter Mini Grant cycle. This grant program is designed to build capacity for Cumberland County artists by supporting one-time arts events with a focus on growing the local arts economy, engaging new or innovative programming, and providing support to diverse artistic mediums. "These nine talented artists represent the diverse creativity thriving in our area, from music and
Cumberland County Animal Services is temporarily halting the intake of large dogs, defined as those weighing over 30 pounds, due to an outbreak of Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease (CIRD), a highly contagious, but non-life-threatening illness. Owners who wish to surrender large dogs, or citizens who find a healthy, friendly stray dog over 30 pounds, are asked to make other arrangements for the dog until Oct. 16. Animal Services can assist with providing pet food and other supplies for people who
In response to the impact of Hurricane Helene, Cumberland County is committed to supporting our Western North Carolina neighbors in their time of need. A dedicated resource page is now available at www.cumberlandcountync.gov/stormupdates. This page will provide updated information about ways residents can contribute to relief efforts including financial donations, volunteer opportunities and donation drop-off locations. Currently, monetary donations are needed most to assist with recovery efforts. We
Early voting for the November general election begins Oct. 17 and runs through Nov. 2 in Cumberland County. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 5. *The Board of Elections office, located in the E. Newton Smith Center at 227 Fountainhead Lane, is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., but is NOT an early voting site. An early voting PDF poster with the schedule and locations is available for download by going to cumberlandcountync.gov/elections/early-voting. Citizens are encouraged to check
South River Electric Membership Corporation (EMC) presented a check for $9,030 to the Cumberland County Fire Chiefs Association to support Emergency Services and its fire prevention education initiatives. South River EMC Vice President of Member Services and Public Relations Catherine O’Dell made the donation to Fire Chiefs Association President Freddy Johnson, Sr., at the Cumberland County Emergency Operations Center Sept. 23. The grant is part of South River EMC’s Operation Round Up program. “We
Cumberland County Register of Deeds Lee Warren wishes to remind residents of the Property Notification service, which can be utilized as a defense against fraud by keeping property owners informed about documents recorded in the office that include their names. The Cumberland County Register of Deeds is highlighting the Property Notification service after a highly publicized fraud case in Wake County in which a suspect was able to obtain the deed to a home by filing a false warranty claim and obtaining
Sept. 24, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECumberland County Public LibraryHeather Hall, Deputy Library DirectorEmail: hhall@cumberlandcountync.govPhone: 910-483-7727 Cumberland County Public Library Hosts “31 Days of Love” Supply Drive for Shelter Pets FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – Cumberland County Public Library is participating in the “31 Days of Love” campaign, aimed at
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 23, 2024 Department of Public Health Tamra Morris, Assistant Director of Public Health Email: tmorris@cumberlandcountync.gov Telephone: 910-433-3600 Cumberland County Public Health Raises Awareness of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – Cumberland County proudly joined communities across the country in a day of action focused on the Substance Abuse and