A look at N.C. state government
Dramatic change swept the N.C. General Assembly this year when Republicans took over both chambers for the first time since 1870.

Largest private employers in Cumberland County
Cape Fear Valley Health System employs about 5,200 people in Cumberland County. That figure does not include most of the system's 525-plus physicians. In addition to Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, the system includes Highsmith-Rainey Specialty Hospital, Cape Fear Valley Rehabilitation Center, Behavioral Health Care and Bladen County Hospital.

Fayetteville-area business groups
Better Business Bureau of Coastal Carolinas: Encourages good business practices and helps consumers. (843) 488-2227 or myrtlebeach.bbb.org

Weather facts about Fayetteville
Fayetteville enjoys a fairly lengthy growing season. According to the National Weather Service, the last frost in the region generally hits in early April, with freezing weather returning right around Halloween.

Want to lend a hand? Here's how to volunteer
What sort of helping heart does this community have?

A list of Cumberland County libraries
The Cumberland County Public Library & Information Center had more than 1.2 million visitors across its eight locations in fiscal 2010. They checked out about 2 million books, compact discs and other materials. The Headquarters Library and its branches offer story time for tots, book clubs and other activities for teens and adults, along with a variety of resources such as computers, Internet access and job and career resource centers. The headquarters has a local and state history room, too.

Media outlets in the Cape Fear region
Region media outlets

Discover downtown Fayetteville
Slowly, Fayetteville's downtown is turning into a dining and entertainment destination.

Shopping facts for Fayetteville
Shoppers spent $3.3 billion in Cumberland County during 2010, according to state figures for taxable sales.

How to get around the Cape Fear region
If you'd rather not drive - or walk - to travel to, from and around Fayetteville, there are other transportation options.

New to the the area? Here are some laws you need to know
Welcome to North Carolina. Please obey the laws.

2011-12 County property tax rates for the Cape Fear region
2011-12 County Property Taxes

A few healthcare facts for Fayetteville residents
FACTOIDS

Where to go if you're not feeling well
HOSPITALS

A list of farmers' markets
CAPE FEAR REGION FARMERS MARKETS

New road projects in - and around- Fayetteville
Lots of major road work is going on in the Fayetteville area this year, mostly in regards to construction of Interstate 295, aka the Outer Loop.

Where to shop in Fayetteville
What's your pleasure?

Where to worship in Fayetteville
When the first Scottish settlers came to the Cape Fear region, they brought their faith and their language with them.

A look at healthcare in Fayetteville
Over the years, the region's health care providers have been looking for ways to meet the community's growing needs.

Check out professional opportunities at the job fair
JOB FAIRS

How to get settled in Fayetteville
There are 200,564 of us living here, according to the 2010 U.S. Census.