Dr. Ayanna Jones Richard, the executive director of CCS Exceptional Children (EC) Services, and John A. McMillan, the director of EC Services discussing Thursday's Very Special Arts event.. 

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Andrew Barksdale is a spokesperson for the NC Department of Transportation. He discusses the closure of part of Raeford Road for 8 months to repair a culvert. Plus he’ll provide an update on the Interstate 95 widening project in our area.
In addition… North Carolina DOT is pursuing a new $2.5 million driver alert system for more than 100 miles of Interstate 95 and Interstate 40 construction zones.

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Kathy Jenson is Mayor Pro-tem of the City of Fayetteville. We’ll discuss citywide project… especially those in her district. And the big question on everyone’s mind… does she plan to officially toss her hat into the race to become Fayetteville’s next mayor.

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Kirk deViere is Chairman of the Cumberland County Board of Commissioners talks about the Cumberland County Crown Event Center as we approached the end of the 30-day pause placed on the project by commissioners.

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He has a passion for helping young minds develop with early stimulation and education. Listen here to find out more about "Bright Minds Academy" and co-founder Larry Rivera.

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First an Activist, to a Fayetteville City Councilman, and now he's running for Mayor, Marion Benavente tells you his vision of the city.

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ASHLEY OWEN
Marketing Director - Cape Fear Regional Theatre
The power that theatre and art can have in a person's life. I had always loved going to the theatre, but I had no idea that it was something that a person could actually do for a living......Sweet Magnolias Players: Mari Blake as Shelby; Danette Holden as M'Lynn; Reilly Wilcox as Annelle; and Cara Chumbley

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JODI PHELPS-Fayetteville Assistant City Manager
Brooke Redding-Senior Assistant
Specialties: Branding & identity; graphic design; media relations; government regulations and political communication; design & development of marketing collateral; press writing; writing for advertising; program design, development & launch; fundraising marketing and campaigns; sponsorship campaigns; advocacy campaigns; event promotion.

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 TYLER MOORE
Good News, About Good Kids

Tyler Moore is a junior at Northwood Temple Academy in Fayetteville, North Carolina, where he maintains a 4.3 GPA and plays on the varsity basketball team. On August 20th, 2024—just four days after turning 17—Tyler earned his private pilot’s license, an achievement that reflects both his discipline and passion for aviation. He currently has around 60 flight hours and is setting his sights on the United States Air Force Academy, where he hopes to continue his journey toward becoming a professional pilot.

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Dr Jennifer Green is an award-winning Public Health Administrator. Earlier this year, she was the recipient of the 2025 American Medical Association Award for Outstanding Government Service. Gilbert spoke with her about the pullback on Federal funds, and vaccinations.

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