Research a Topic: Fayetteville & Cumberland County
- Community Information
- Governmental Bodies
- Schools
- BRAC
- Arts/Museums/Events
- Recreation and Leisure
- Utilities
- Getting Around
- The Answer BookThe library's online resource guide to community information
- Answers Unlimited A guide to services, volunteer information, and training opportunities on Fort Bragg, from Army Community Service.
- The Army's Army A local volunteer group consisting of people from different backgrounds helping to support the troops.
- Fayetteville
Area Convention &
Visitor's Bureau Places to stay, things to see, and stuff to do - the FAC&VB offers information on accommodations, activities, and events in and around Fayetteville. - FayettevilleNC.net One-stop web site for information about Fayetteville and Cumberland County-- organizations, businesses, events, and more.
- Fayetteville Wants You Web site providing questions and answers to help newcomers to get acquainted with Fort Bragg, Fayetteville, and Cumberland County.
- NCcareLink Online access to community information covering all of North Carolina, from the NC Department of Health and Human Services.
- Sustainable SandhillsThis nonprofit organization focusing on the eight-county region surrounding Fort Bragg supports environmental awareness and eco-friendly programs for government agencies, businesses, and individuals.
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- City of Fayetteville Official web site for the City of Fayetteville, with news, announcements, and contact information for municipal offices.
- Cumberland CountyInternet portal for County government, with news, announcements, and contact information for county offices.
- Fort Bragg Web site for the Army's most populous installation, home of the Airborne and Special Operations.
- Town of Hope MillsOfficial web site for the Town of Hope Mills in southern Cumberland County, with news, announcements, and contact information for town offices.
- Town of Spring Lake Official web site for the Town of Spring Lake in northern Cumberland County, with news, announcements, and contact information for town offices.
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- Cumberland County Schools Web site for the county's PK-12 school system, with information on school locations, curriculum requirements, and school performance scores.
- Fayetteville State University Public university offering -year and advanced degrees in many disciplines.
- Fayetteville Technical Community College Public community college offering 2-year associate's degrees and a broad range of continuing education courses.
- Fort Bragg Schools Web site for Fort Bragg's PK-9 school system. Post schools are operated by the Department of Defense Education Activity.
- Methodist University Private university offering -year and advanced degrees in a variety of fields.
- Colleges and Universities on Fort BraggInformation about post-secondary schools offering coursework through the Army Education Center on post. General information, links to web sites, and contact information at this link.
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- BRAC Regional Task ForceThe latest news, reports, and information about Base Realignment and Closure from the official web site of the partnership working to coordinate planning and identify the impacts of two major commands moving into the area.
- BRAC FAQs A list of frequently asked
questions about Base Realignment and Closure on the Fayetteville city web site.
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- The Buzz on BRACA blog written by the military-affairs reporters at the Fayetteville Observer. Interesting, short articles that discuss how Base Realignment and Closure is already affecting the Sandhills region, and what residents can expect in the future.
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- Airborne & Special Operations Museum Museum dedicated to preserving and presenting the history of the US Army's Airborne and Special Operations communities, from the 1940 Test Platoon to present-day overseas operations.
- Arts Council
of Fayetteville/
Cumberland County The area's leading organization dedicated to fostering and promoting the arts and arts education. - Cape Fear Regional Theatre The area's semi-professional theater company, CFRT presents five productions per year and also holds drama classes and a summer drama camp.
- Cultural Arts NetworkWebsite for a consortium of arts, cultural, and tourist organizations in Fayetteville and Cumberland County.
- Fayetteville Museum of Art Museum that offers permanent and special exhibits, arts education for children, and the Fayetteville After Five entertainment series.
- Fort Bragg: 82nd Airborne Museum Museum located on Fort Bragg, dedicated to preserving and presenting the history of the 82nd Airborne Division.
- Fort Bragg: JFK Special Warfare Museum Museum located on Fort Bragg, dedicated to preserving and presenting the history of the US Army Special Operations Command.
- Gilbert Theater Local group that offers alternative theater experiences for adults and children.
- Museum of
the Cape Fear
Historical Complex Museum dedicated to preserving and presenting the history of southern North Carolina. Facilities include the museum and the 1897 Poe House.
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- Cape Fear Botanical Garden Eighty-five acres of gardens open to the public. Nature walks, botany, horticulture education, and more!
- Cape Fear FireAntz Fayetteville's Southern Professional Hockey League team, the FireAntz play their home games at the Crown Coliseum.
- Cumberland County Crown Center Entertainment and expo center featuring a theater, an areana, an exhibit hall, and a coliseum.
- Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks & Recreation Metro agency that provides sports and recreation opportunities to area citizens.
- Fayetteville-Cumberland Senior Programs A guide to the activities, programs, clubs, and facilities of Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks & Recreation Senior Programs
- Fayetteville Swamp Dogs College summer baseball team playing at J.P. Riddle Stadium.
- Get Away for a Day No time or money for a full-fledged vacation? Explore one of the many destinations listed here, all within a three-hour drive from Fayetteville!
- North Carolina Tourism Explore leisure and vacation activities across the Old North State, at the official web site for the state's Division of Tourism, Film, and Sports Development.
- Spring Lake Recreation Department Provides sports and recreational activities for the Town of Spring Lake.
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- Lumbee River Electric - PowerCovers Cumberland, Hoke, Robeson, and Scotland Counties
- Progress Energy Carolinas - PowerProgress Energy includes two major electric utilities that serve about 3.1 million customers in the Carolinas and Florida.
- Public Works Commission -
Power/Water/SewerPWC provides electric, water, and sewer systems to the Fayetteville/Cumberland County region. - South River Electric - PowerThe South River Electric Membership Cooperative serves over 40,000 consumer/members in Harnett, Cumberland, Sampson, Johnston and Bladen counties.
- Time-Warner CableTime Warner Cable's Carolina Region provides video, Internet and telephone services to more than two million customers in more than 400 cities and towns across North and South Carolina.
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- Bragg Blvd Changes Major changes are coming for the main connector between Spring Lake, Fort Bragg, and Fayetteville. Take a look at this map to see what the new routes will be.
- FAMPO Web site for the body responsible for addressing and planning transportation issues in the Fayetteville area.
- FASTWeb site for the Fayetteville Area System of Transport, which provides bus service to the Fayetteville area.
- Fayetteville Outer Loop MapsCurious to see just where the Outer Loop will be? Take a look at these maps, provided by FAMPO.
- Fayetteville Regional AirportFlying into or out of Fayetteville? This site will give you information about the airport and links to the airlines that use the facility.
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Cumberland County Public Library
& Information Center
300 Maiden Lane, Fayetteville, NC 28301(910) 483-7727 ext. 210
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