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,
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
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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
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
