News Release: 2/27/2026 Introducing: The Burchie and Edmond Harley Center of Hope, Refuge and Restoration, 1 John 5:5, ''OVERCOMERS''
The Burchie and Edmond Harley Center of Hope, Refuge and Restoration, 1 John 5:5, "OVERCOMERS" Burchie’s Place ~ for Women and Children Our History: OVERCOMERS was established in 1998 and formally organized in 2015 by Sharon Y. Harley, a compassionate leader who has spent decades committed to serving those in need. Her passion for helping others began in the 1990s when she provided shelter and support for homeless families and domestic violence survivors, realizing that true restoration requires
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,
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
Building an Onboarding Packet That Helps New Hires Thrive from Day One
Employers in the Greater Fayetteville Chamber community know that a new hire’s first days shape confidence, performance, and long-term commitment. A well-designed onboarding packet is one of the simplest ways to set the tone. When it’s clear, welcoming, and easy to use, new employees begin their roles feeling supported rather than overwhelmed. Learn below about: Essential components of onboarding packets Delivery methods for remote and in-office environments Guidance on format consistencyWhy Format
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County Emergency Services Awarded Duke Energy Foundation Grant to Strengthen Disaster Preparedness
The Duke Energy Foundation awarded Cumberland County Emergency Services a $5,000 grant to support community resilience, disaster relief and countywide emergency preparedness efforts. The funding will support Cumberland County Emergency Services’ upcoming Disaster Preparedness Expo, a one-day community event designed to help residents prepare for emergencies, connect with local resources and receive essential preparedness supplies. The event date will be announced at a later time. “This grant allows
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Superstar Phylicia Rashad Appears at FAHFH's Fundraising Event
Tier II Reporting Season, Jan 1 - March 1, 2026
Tier II Reporting Season Is Around the Corner, Start Preparing Now Does your business or facility store, use, or manufacture hazardous chemicals on site? If so, you may be required to submit a Tier II report under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA).Each year, thousands of facilities submit Tier II reports to ensure first responders have accurate, up-to-date information in the event of a chemical emergency. This information supports safer planning, training, and response across
Building Customer Loyalty in the Subscription Era: The Art of Continuous Value
Why This Matters Now Subscription-based business models have redefined how companies in North Carolina and beyond create, deliver, and sustain customer value. In a world where cancellations are one click away, loyalty isn’t about points — it’s about purpose, personalization, and predictability.TL;DR To build enduring customer loyalty in the subscription economy, businesses must: Deliver consistent value — every billing cycle must reinforce why the customer stays. Create personalized experiences —
Keep the Cash Moving: A Small Business Guide to Financial Control and Confidence
Running a small business often feels like balancing art and arithmetic. While growth depends on vision, financial stability depends on one core truth — cash flow is your oxygen. Managing it well keeps operations smooth, builds resilience, and ensures you have the capital to invest when opportunities appear. ?? TL;DR Healthy cash flow means more control, less stress, and stronger long-term growth.To achieve it: Track inflows and outflows weekly. Automate invoicing and payments. Forecast
Seen and Trusted: A Visual Guide for Small Business Owners
When someone lands on your homepage or picks up your product for the first time, they’ve already started deciding whether or not to trust you. That choice isn’t analytical—it’s emotional. And for small business owners, visual branding is the first handshake. Without the clout or scale of a national chain, trust needs to come from how a business shows up. Every font, color, and image either builds credibility or chips away at it. So the question becomes: are your visuals doing the talking you think they
Confetti Time: Turning Small Business Wins into Magnetic Marketing
Every small business, whether tucked into a neighborhood block or scaling online, hits milestones that matter more than the bottom line. These moments—anniversaries, product launches, first hires, new spaces—carry emotional weight for the people who made them happen. Instead of confining it to an internal memo or champagne toast, businesses can reframe their milestones as stories worth telling. But not with empty boasts or corporate jargon. To land, the message has to resonate on a human level, drawing
