Cumberland County NC Department of Public Health has confirmed the its first case of monkeypox
STATS: 5,189 confirmed cases in the USA 60 confirmed cases in North Carolina 1 confirmed case in Cumberland County NC
—August 2, 2022
Vaccines are limited to those who feel they have been exposed.
Call the Health Department at 910-433-3600 to request a FREE vaccination appointment if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
?People who have been in close physical contact in the last 14 days with someone diagnosed with monkeypox ?People who know their sexual partner
was diagnosed with monkeypox ?Men who have sex with men, or transgender individuals, who report any of the following in the last 90 days: ?Having multiple or anonymous sex partners ?Being diagnosed with a sexually transmitted infection ?Receiving HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis
Beauty Talk: Women’s Empowerment Brunch ‘22 —by Route 87, LLC August 20, 2022 from 11am to 2pm @ 301 Hay St, Fayetteville NC ?Featured Guests: Shadonna McPhaul, Dr. Toni Stewart ? Makeup Tutorials ? Poetry ?? Body Paint ? Inspirational Messages ? Music ? Networking ? Group Activities & Games ? TICKETS $22: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ 383174965637
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C.– Cumberland County Government will host the “Cumberland Careers,” a County-wide career fair on Thursday, July 21 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. in the Crown Expo Center at 1960 Coliseum Drive, Fayetteville.
The primary goal of the career fair is to connect job seekers with career opportunities in Cumberland County Government, which offers competitive benefits and a stable work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development within the organization. It will also be an opportunity for people to learn about Cumberland County’s different departments – each of the County’s more than two dozen departments will have a table at the career fair, where they will have information on available jo
bs and the vital public services they provide.
“We’re hosting this career fair to educate people about career opportunities with Cumberland County Government – we have a wide variety of open positions with a range of experience req
uirements including entry-level positions with very competitive benefits and employee-centered programs,” said Assistant County Manager, Brian Haney, who is also serving as the County’s Interim Human Resources Director. “Job seekers who come out will be able to learn about these positions directly from the departments they serve and will be able to apply for jobs on-site with assistance from County staff.”
In addition to having all County departments on-hand, County staff will present information on other attractive incentives the County offers employees including benefits, wellness programs, and an on-site primary care provider and pharmacy for employees and their covered family members.
Cumberland County offers a compr
ehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision plans as well as employer paid Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment for eligible employees. There are also options for voluntary benefits plans such as Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term disability, Critical Illness and Permanent Life policies.
Cumberland County employees also have the ability to contribute an NC 401K plan, and the County provides a 2% contribution for all employees along with an additional 5% contribution for law enforcement. The County is currently providing a retention incentive of $1,000 for employees who are hired from now through November 1, 2022,
and who stay through June 2023.
The County provides paid leave to include sick, annual, military, and school participation, and recognizes 13 paid holidays per year, including a recently added floating holiday that employees can use any day throughout the year that has significance for them.
“I had a general plan in mind when I was retiring from the Army, but nothing set in stone,” said Loren Bymer, Deputy Director for Public Information. “With the flexibility and additional benefits provided not just as an employee, but also as a retiree staying in Cumberland County, it turned out to be a great fit for me.”
“Cumberland County Government is working hard to attract and retain a capable and skilled workforce,” said Haney. “We want to make sure job seekers in Cumberland County and the surrounding area know we’re here and what options are available for them to enter into lifelong careers in public service. We also want to make sure Cumberland County’s workforce is reflective of the community we serve.”
A wide variety of employment opportunities are available within the county. Everything from entry level positions with those that require advanced schooling and experience. You can find a list of these opportunities at governmentjobs.com/careers/cumberlandcountync or for more information about a job or the application process, call Cumberland County Human Resources at (910) 678-7653.
The City contributed a grant of $2.3M and a $1M loan to the project. This project began in 2019. There are a total of 47 homes in the Oakridge Estates neighborhood.
The Oakridge Estates is a Habitat for Humanity community. This community provides affordable homes for City residents.
Sweet Tea Shakespeare is delighted to invite artists to join us for our summer production of Pericles, Shakespeare’s swashbuckling adventure in July. All performances will be mounted in Sweet Tea Shakespeare’s signature under the stars style, with streaming options available worldwide as part of the performance runs. This performance is the closing to Sweet Tea’s summer season in Fayetteville, North Carolina, and all performances will be mounted in Sweet Tea Shakespeare’s signature under the stars style, with streaming options available worldwide as part of the performance runs.
Pericles will be directed by Marshall B Garrett.
From July 13th- July 24th, 2022, join us for the thrilling story of a young prince finding his way in the ancient Mediterranean. Sail the seas with us as Pericles faces off against an evil, adulterous king, fights off the best of the best to win the love of his life, and wrecks every ship he puts his feet on. “Pericles” is the story of a brave and noble man, who undergoes challenges and tragedies, and emerges fulfilled. It is also the story of his daughter, who is separated from her father while a baby, grows up to be a paragon of virtue in a hard world of cruelty and exploitation. Full of swashbuckling pirates, jousting tournaments, and endless adventures, Pericles is a heartrending adventure for all. Actors are encouraged to submit a self tape.
Pericles Performance Dates & Times July 13-17, 2022, Thursday through Sunday, 6:45pm Live Music Preshow; 7:30pm Show July 21-24, 2022, Thursday through Sunday, 6:45pm Live Music Preshow; 7:30pm Show
All shows perform Thursday through Sunday evenings at 7:30pm with a preshow beginning at 6:45pm nightly. Sweet Tea Shakespeare Plays provide an interactive play-going experience with live music prior to every show. Most shows feature an array of snacking and drinking options, some of which may constitute a light meal. Food is available for purchase, as well as signature sweet tea, craft beer, wine, and seasonal cocktails. Outside food and drink are not permitted unless otherwise noted.
Live Music Preshow Most of our in-person and full-length online productions feature preshow entertainment with live music featuring our house band, The Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers (also known as “WOCO”). Along with music, enjoy plenty of warm hospitality and ways to engage, from bidding on special seating, which we call “Chair Paravel,” to adorning Sweet Tea Shakespeare swag available for purchase, to yard games and activities.
The Yard on Arch Street Performances take place at the Arch Street Yard in downtown Fayetteville NC. Performances are outdoors at 325 Arch Street with a nearby alternate location for inclement weather. Parking may be found on the top level of the parking garage directly across from the Yard. Patrons should provide their own seating. Outdoors, patrons should expect sidewalks accessible via ramp/driveway as well as sloped and uneven ground. Restroom facilities are limited, but may include portable restrooms. The Yard is in transition as Sweet Tea Shakespeare works its magic to create a delightful, elemental, and wondrous space. Patrons should expect large patches of dirt intermingled with rocks and are encouraged to wear closed-toe shoes. The space is open; traffic noise, pedestrians, and occasional announcements from the stadium may be present during the performance. Life is happening around the performance much like in Shakespeare’s time!
Tickets and Memberships All performances, whether in-person or streaming, are available via standard ticketing on our website at sweetteashakespeare.com. Sweet Tea Shakespeare Members may receive single or multiple tickets to in-person productions, depending on Membership level. Become a Sweet Tea Shakespeare Member at patreon.com/sweetteashakes For our outdoor performances, you should bring your own seating or choose from our limited rental chair and quilt seating options. Sweet Tea Shakespeare is delighted to provide these performances in local Fayetteville venues as well as digitally, to provide its diverse communities with access to the magic of story, song, and stagecraft.
Purchase tickets at SweetTeaShakespeare.com. All three shows will be remounted at the end of the summer in two weekends of repertory performances, where audiences can, in the span of just a few days, see all performances.
Rep Performance Calendar Thursday, July 28, 2022 7:30 Much Ado Friday, July 29 7:30 Party at Jays Saturday, July 30 7:30 Pericles Sunday, July 31 7:30 Much Ado Thursday, August 4 7:30 Pericles Friday, August 5 7:30 Much Ado
Saturday, August 6 7:30 Party at Jays Sunday, August 7 7:30 Pericles
Ticket Information Tickets: Purchase tickets at sweetteashakespeare.com. Become a Sweet Tea Shakespeare Member: Monthly and annual members receive special advance ticket rates, complimentary tickets, complimentary ticket exchanges, stickers, totes, and other sweet merchandise, and much more. For information on becoming a Sweet Tea Shakespeare Member go to patreon.com/sweetteashakes.
No outside food or beverages; no coolers.
General Admission: $22 Seniors: $20 –Seniors are considered 55+ Military/Gold Star Families: $19 –Military is anyone with a valid military ID, including active duty, retired, veteran, and any immediate family members Students: $10 ADVANCE — Students are anyone school aged or college and university students of any age with valid ID Streaming: $10– Streaming tickets may be purchased at any point in the run. We anticipate live-streaming on Saturday evenings; where this is not possible, a link will be sent for a recorded, on-demand stream to all streaming ticket buyers. Changes in performance location or time due to inclement weather
Contact Information
Call the Sweet Tea Shakespeare Box Office: 910-420-4383 or email: tickets@sweetteashakespeare.com.
FREE Tablet with only a $11 activation fee on July 7, 2022 from 2-5pm
@ TJR Life Center, 4221 Black Bridge Rd, Hope Mills NC
Eligibility: Low Income families who are currently on government assistance of any other these programs: EBT/SNAP, WIC/TANF, SSI, Pell Grant, Free School
Lunch (income based), Affordable Housing/Section 8, or currently use ACP for home wifi.
