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Methodist University Cape Fear Valley Health School of Medicine Receives LCME Candidacy Designation
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – The Methodist University Cape Fear Valley Health School of Medicine has received official candidacy designation from the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME), an important benchmark as the school aims to change the future of healthcare in the region. The LCME, which is the recognized accrediting body for medical education programs leading to MD degrees, informed Methodist University of its decision on Wednesday – moving the proposed School of Medicine from an “applicant”
Cumberland County Staff Join Western N.C. Disaster Relief Efforts
In the wake of Hurricane Helene’s devastating impact on Western North Carolina, Cumberland County Government employees have quickly mobilized to provide essential support and aid to the communities most affected. Teams from various county departments including Social Services, Emergency Management and Public Information have deployed in Avery, Yancey and Buncombe counties, working alongside local organizations and volunteers to assist with recovery efforts. Additional County departments are also planning to
Revaluation Schedules, Standards and Rules Presented
Cumberland County Tax Administrator Joseph Utley presented the Schedules, Standards and Rules to be used in the 2025 revaluation of real property to the Board of Commissioners this morning. A copy of the manual, generally referred to as the Schedule of Values, is available online at cumberlandcountync.gov/tax and in the Tax Administrator’s office, Room 570, in the Judge E. Maurice Braswell Courthouse at 117 Dick Street. The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the proposed Schedules,
IRS announces tax relief for victims of Hurricane Helene in North Carolina
Members of the media: Please note that this news release has been updated to reflect a correction on payroll and excise tax deposit due dates, as highlighted below:IRS announces tax relief for victims of Hurricane Helene in North Carolina; various deadlines postponed to May 1, 2025 NC-2024-11, Oct. 4, 2024 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Internal Revenue Service announced today tax relief for individuals and businesses in the entire state of North Carolina that were affected by Hurricane Helene that began on Sept
Arts Council of Fayetteville | Cumberland County Awards $17,420 in First Quarter of Mini Grant Funding
The Arts Council of Fayetteville | Cumberland County is pleased to announce the distribution of $17,420 in funding during the first quarter Mini Grant cycle. This grant program is designed to build capacity for Cumberland County artists by supporting one-time arts events with a focus on growing the local arts economy, engaging new or innovative programming, and providing support to diverse artistic mediums. "These nine talented artists represent the diverse creativity thriving in our area, from music and
Money Box Academy Launches to Empower Communities Across North Carolina with Financial Literacy
This month, Money Box Academy Inc. (MBA), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, officially launched its mission to provide intergenerational financial literacy to the community with a focus on underserved and underrepresented communities. The launch event, held at the Fayetteville Cumberland Economic Development Corporation (FCEDC), brought together key stakeholders from across North Carolina, including Mayor Mitch Colvin, who emphasized the importance of financial literacy in supporting small businesses.