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
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,
