GroundSwell Pictures, co-owned by Pat Wright and Jan Johnson, has chosen Miller’s Brew to receive all box office proceeds from the 2024 Indigo Moon Film Fest. Scheduled for October 11-14, the festival's proceeds will support Miller's Brew, a coffee shop in Haymount providing vocational training and employment opportunities for young adults with developmental disabilities. Executive Director Kim Molnar expressed immense gratitude for the support, emphasizing the significant impact on their daily efforts to help families and individuals with special abilities thrive in the community.
In other news, Fayetteville Regional Airport will see expanded service with Delta Airlines adding a third daily flight to Atlanta starting September 9, enhancing local connectivity and economic growth. Additionally, Jodi Phelps has been promoted to assistant city manager, a move applauded for her effective performance.
The city has also reported its 10th homicide of 2024, with a 30-year-old man fatally stabbed. Community programs like the Christmas Bicycle Giveaway continue to leave a lasting legacy, now under The Healthy Child & Adolescent Network.
Lastly, Cumberland County Schools announced finalists for various Principal of the Year awards, recognizing outstanding educational leaders in the region.
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