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4th Annual Night Circus: A District NYE Spectacular Returns. Headliners Announced.
Night Circus NYE 2024 - Media Links FAYETTEVILLE, NC – The City of Fayetteville and the Cool Spring Downtown District are pleased to announce the return of Night Circus: A District New Year’s Eve Spectacular for its fourth year. This year, organizers are excited to bring two legendary bands, Digable Planets and Arrested Development, to the Night Circus stage. Digable Planets burst onto the music scene in 1993 with their Grammy-winning single, “Rebirth of Slick (Cool Like Dat)”. Made up of Ishmael Butler
Courthouse Parking Lot Closing Oct. 23 for Crown Event Center Groundbreaking
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Engineering & Infrastructure Oct. 15, 2024 Email: parking@cumberlandcountync.gov Courthouse Parking Lot Closing Oct. 23 for Crown Event Center GroundbreakingCounty shares parking options for Courthouse patrons FAYETTEVILLE, NC – As Cumberland County prepares to break ground on the Crown Event Center project, the County will officially close the parking lot in front of the
City of Fayetteville: Office of The Mayor
Like many in our community, our hearts and thoughts are with our neighbors in western North Carolina as they face the loss and grief brought on by this devastating hurricane. This is a pain we understand deeply, heightening our collective need to respond. Each video, image, and heartbreaking story reminds us that today we are not just Fayetteville; we are all North Carolinians. One of our greatest strengths as a state is coming together in times of crisis. The Fayetteville Fire Department’s Urban
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.
Get Ready to Get Wavy, Fayetteville!
The City of Fayetteville, PWC, the Arts Council of Fayetteville-Cumberland County, and the Cool Spring Downtown District are thrilled to announce the arrival of a captivating temporary outdoor public art installation. Brace yourselves, Fayetteville—e/motion is coming to downtown! Imagine the simple joy of a seesaw, the mesmerizing movement of water, and the soothing sounds of the ocean—all coming together to create an unforgettable sensory experience. e/motion is an interactive art installation