Solid Waste to Host E-Waste Drive, Shredding Event March 28 at Ann Street Landfill
Cumberland County Solid Waste and Sustainable Sandhills will partner to hold an Electronic Waste (E-Waste) Drive and Paper Shredding event on Saturday, March 28, from 8 to 11:30 a.m. at the Ann Street Landfill, located at 698 Ann St., Fayetteville. E-Waste disposal will be provided free of charge. On-site paper shredding will be available at a cost of 35 cents per pound. This event supports ongoing efforts to promote responsible recycling and reduce waste in Cumberland County. Recycling also helps
Board of Commissioners to Hold Special Meeting and Public Comment Period on Data Center Policy and Zoning
The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting on Monday, March 23, at 6:30 p.m. to receive community input regarding potential policy and zoning considerations related to data center development in Cumberland County. The meeting will take place in Room 118 of the Judge E. Maurice Braswell Cumberland County Courthouse and will include a dedicated public comment period. During the Feb. 12 Agenda Session, Commissioners requested the additional meeting to ensure residents have a
ICON Internship 2026: Businesses Needed
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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,
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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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
Price 4 Charter Buses & Limos Celebrates 14 Years of Moving Millions with the Industry’s Highest Customer Satisfaction
Price 4 Charter Buses & Limos Celebrates 14 Years of Moving Millions with the Industry’s Highest Customer Satisfaction June 12, 2025 – Price 4 Charter Buses & Limos, America's largest and highest-rated limousine, party bus and charter bus company, proudly celebrates its 14th anniversary of providing exceptional ground transportation services across the United States. Since its founding in 2011, the company has revolutionized the group transportation industry by becoming one of the nation's first online
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
