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Local Information
(Cumberland County/Fayetteville):
- Fayetteville is the county seat for Cumberland county
- Cumberland county is named for William Augustus (1721-1765), the Duke of Cumberland
- Cumberland county is 652.4 Square Miles
- Cumberland county is the fourth largest county in NC, based on population
- The median age in Cumberland county is 28.49 years
- Cumberland County is the 4th largest school district in NC.
Economy
- The area's largest employers are: Fort Bragg; Cumberland County Schools; Kelly Springfield Tire Co., Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Cumberland County Government, Black & Decker; City of Fayetteville; Purolator; and Fayetteville Technical Community College
- Two military installations are the backbone of the county's economy. Fort Bragg and Pope Air Force Base pump about $4.5 billion a year into the region's economy, making it one of the best retail markets in the country
- Fayetteville serves as the region's hub for shops, restaurants, services, lodging, health care and entertainment. Fayetteville has more than 1,500 retail shops, more than 400 restaurants, and more than 600 banks, real estate agencies and insurance agencies
- Fayetteville boasts a low unemployment rate of 4.5 percent with a large labor pool of trained professionals
Surrey Meadows Area:
Other Information:
- The recently-opened Crown Coliseum which seats 13,500 is the centerpiece for entertainment, sporting events, theater productions and special events.
- The military presence enhances the community's offerings, from museums and theaters, dining and shopping, recreation and entertainment.
- Fayetteville is undergoing a downtown revitalization to recreate the heart of the city. Efforts are underway to transform downtown into a showplace for arts, culture, shopping, dining and commerce.
- More than 20 golf courses are within an hour's drive of Fayetteville.
- Fayetteville’s minor league sports teams include:
- Baseball - The Swampdogs
-Hockey - FireAntz; 2006-2007 SPHL Champions
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