American Rescue Plan Committee Wrap-Up
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Diane B. Rice, Communications Director Email: dbrice@cumberlandcountync.gov Telephone: 910-438-4025 Nov. 19, 2024 American Rescue PlanCommittee Wrap-Up FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – The following is a summary of the Nov. 14, 2024, Cumberland County Board of Commissioners American Rescue Plan (ARP) Committee Special Meeting. The meeting was held in Room 564 of the Judge E. Maurice Braswell Cumberland County Courthouse at 11:00 a.m. To view the agenda and supporting materials for this
Cumberland County Receives Budget Award for Second Year
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Diane B. Rice, Communications Director Email: dbrice@cumberlandcountync.gov Phone: 910-438-4025 Nov. 19, 2024 Cumberland County Receives Budget Award for Second Year FAYETTEVILLE,N.C. – The Government Finance Officers Association’s (GFOA) announces Cumberland County as a recipient of the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award. This is the second year in a row Cumberland County is receiving this distinction. Award recipients must meet nationally recognized standards for
Falcon Children’s Home and Family Services of Falcon, NC, announces support of “The Potter’s Wheel,”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Mr. Michael Edds, Director of Donor Development910-544-9117Falcon Children’s Home and Family Services 910-980-1065medds@fchfs.orghttps://www.falconchildrenshome.org/ Falcon Children’s Home and Family Services of Falcon, NC, announces support of “The Potter’s Wheel,” the clay pottery art program, with the help of a grant in the amount of $6,100 from the Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County. This grant will enable the youth of Falcon Children’s Home, Falcon
Press Release - Womack Army Medical Center and UWCC Expansion
United Way of Cumberland County Expands Dolly Parton Imagination Library to Include Military Families Providing Free Books to Every Child Born at Womack Army Medical Center Fayetteville, N.C. (November 1, 2024) - The United Way of Cumberland County is proud to announce the expansion of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library to include military families. Through this initiative, every child born at Womack Army Medical Center will receive a free book and gain access to a program designed to foster early
United Way of Cumberland County Announces Exciting Partnership with Fayetteville Dogwood Festival for Over the Edge Event
Fayetteville, N.C. (November 1, 2024) – United Way of Cumberland County (UWCC) is thrilled to announce its partnership with the Fayetteville Dogwood Festival for this year’s Over the Edge fundraising event, scheduled for April 26, 2025. This exhilarating event invites daring participants to rappel down the Cape Fear Valley Medical Arts Center, all while raising funds to support vital community initiatives. Over the Edge is not just an adrenaline-pumping experience; it serves as a significant fundraiser
$80,450 in Project Support Grants Awarded to Inspire Arts Programming Across Fayetteville/Cumberland County
Contact: Robert C. Pinson, President & CEO Arts Council of Fayetteville|Cumberland County 910-323-1776 bobp@theartscouncil.com theartscouncil.com | wearethearts.comFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 30, 2024 $80,450 in Project Support Grants Awarded to Inspire Arts Programming Across Fayetteville/Cumberland County Fayetteville, N.C. – The Arts Council of Fayetteville | Cumberland County is thrilled to announce the latest round of Project Support Grant recipients. Project Support Grants increase
Arts Council of Fayetteville | Cumberland County Expands Their Team with Three New Staff Members
Contact: Robert C. Pinson, President & CEO Arts Council of Fayetteville|Cumberland County 910-323-1776 bobp@theartscouncil.com theartscouncil.com | wearethearts.comFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 29, 2024 Arts Council of Fayetteville | Cumberland CountyExpands Their Team with Three New Staff Members Fayetteville, N.C. – The Arts Council of Fayetteville|Cumberland County is thrilled to welcome three new staff members to its team to enhance its capacity in development, grants, and facilities
News Release: 10/29/2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Heather Skeens, Assistant County Manager Email: hskeens@cumberlandcountync.gov Telephone: 910-678-7723 Oct. 29, 2024 Cumberland County Issues Request for Proposals for White Flag Shelter Services FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – Cumberland County is seeking proposals from qualified providers to partner in establishing White Flag shelters during extreme weather conditions. The county has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for potential vendors who can assist in providing vital shelter
Arts Council of Fayetteville | Cumberland County Honors Indigenous Art of the Past, Present, and Future
Contact: Robert C. Pinson, President & CEO Arts Council of Fayetteville|Cumberland County 910-323-1776 bobp@theartscouncil.com theartscouncil.com | wearethearts.comFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 28, 2024 Arts Council of Fayetteville | Cumberland County Honors Indigenous Art of the Past, Present, and Future Fayetteville, N.C. – The Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County is excited to open its latest exhibit, Redefining Indigenous. Curated by John Whittemore, this exhibit spotlights
Emergency Services Provides Free Smoke, Carbon Monoxide Alarms and Home Risk Assessments
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 28, 2024Cumberland County Emergency Services Kevin Lowther, Fire MarshalEmail: klowther@cumberlandcountync.govTelephone: 910-321-6625 Emergency Services Provides Free Smoke, Carbon Monoxide Alarms and Home Risk Assessments FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – In anticipation of winter weather, Cumberland County Emergency Services hopes to educate the community of the risks for
County to Host Gathering for Election Results in Crown Complex Lounge Nov. 5
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 28, 2024Diane B. Rice, Communications DirectorEmail: dbrice@cumberlandcountync.govTelephone: 910-438-4025 County to Host Gathering for Election Results in Crown Complex Lounge Nov. 5 FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – Candidates, supporters, media representatives and the public are invited to view the 2024 General Election results Tuesday, Nov. 5 in the Friends of the Crown
Cumberland County Board of Commissioners Celebrates Groundbreaking for Crown Event Center
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 25, 2024Diane B. Rice, Communications DirectorEmail: dbrice@cumberlandcountync.govPhone: 910-438-4025 Cumberland County Board of Commissioners Celebrates Groundbreaking For Crown Event Center FAYETTEVILLE, NC – The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners hosted a groundbreaking ceremony today, Oct. 25, 2024, at 2 p.m. for the highly anticipated Crown Event Center,
County to host Ribbon Cutting for C-FORT Recovery Resource Center Oct. 28 at 11 a.m.
MEDIA ADVISORY Oct. 23, 2024Diane B. Rice, Communications DirectorEmail: dbrice@cumberlandcountync.govTelephone: 910-438-4025 County to host Ribbon Cutting for C-FORT Recovery Resource Center Oct. 28 at 11 a.m. FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners will host a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house Monday, Oct. 28, at 11 a.m. for the new Cumberland-Fayetteville Opioid Response Team
Cumberland County Commissioners Regular Meeting Wrap-Up
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 22, 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. 21, 2024, Cumberland County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting, which was held at 6.45 p.m. in Room 118 of the Judge E. Maurice Braswell
