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Cumberland County honors retiring employees and recognizes child-support collector and Fort Bragg proclamation
Summary
Commissioners presented plaques to retiring employees from public health and the sheriff's office, recognized a child support worker for a large collection, and accepted a proclamation from Fort Bragg honoring Aug. 16 as a day to support soldiers, families and civilian employees.
The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners on Sept. 2 presented retirement recognitions and other honors, including a proclamation from Fort Bragg.
Commissioners presented a plaque to Cheryl McLaurin of the Public Health Department and thanked her for service dated on the record as June 1, 1995 to Feb. 28, 2025. Vice Chairman Jones thanked McLaurin and urged her to enjoy retirement.
The board also recognized Mark E. Devaughn of the sheriff's office for service dated on the record as Sept. 30, 1999 to May 31, 2025. Commissioner Tyson presented the recognition and thanked Devaughn for his law-enforcement service to the community.
James McQueen, director of Cumberland County Child Support, introduced Melanie Curry (supervisor) and Julie Graham (child support agent III) and said the state recognized Julie Graham for the single largest child-support collection in North Carolina for fiscal year 2024'2025. "Total collections over a $160,000," McQueen said, and he explained the work involved coordinating with state authorities in Texas to secure the payment for a family in North Carolina.
County leadership also brought forward a proclamation presented by the commanding general at Fort Bragg. The proclamation, signed by Lieutenant General Greg Anderson and Command Sergeant Major Barker, designates Aug. 16 as a day to express and renew support for soldiers, families, veterans and civilian employees and to recognize partnerships between Fort Bragg and the community.
The recognitions were ceremonial; commissioners invited honorees to the front of the chamber and thanked them for their service.
