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
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
