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Cape Fear Valley Health system has tightened visitation restrictions because of increasing COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations.

Employees at the Cumberland County Social Services building on Ramsey Street dealt with numerous potentially dangerous situations in recent years.

The superintendent of Cumberland County Schools is recommending that classes be held virtually this week because of the high number of COVID-19 cases.

The plans took into account the impact of COVID, the proximity of students to schools, how facilities are used, and the diversity of student population.

Fayetteville State University is delaying the start of its spring semester to deal with students returning while COVID-19 cases are surging.

The rate of COVID-19 cases in Cumberland County is more than four times higher than before Thanksgiving, county Health Director Jennifer Green said.

Classes in Cumberland County Schools will continue in person as planned this week, following a recommendation from Superintendent Marvin Connelly Jr.

The Cumberland County Board of Education decided not to lower academic standards for extracurricular activities.

Kia Anthony takes oath of office as Spring Lakes mayor. Robyn Chadwick, Sona’ Cooper, Marvin Lackman, Raul Palacios, Adrian Jones Thompson on board.

Gen. Michael X. Garrett, commander of U.S. Army Forces Command was the commencement speaker at the Methodist University graduation.