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Cumberland County recognizes Miss Fayetteville and teen; contestants urge support for teachers and veterans
Summary
At its March 2 meeting, the Cumberland County Board of Commissioners welcomed Miss Fayetteville Haley Jo Baker and Miss Fayetteville Teen Emma Taylor; Baker urged the board to support teacher retention and resources, while Taylor highlighted her nonprofit Battle Buddies and $25,000 raised for service dog grants.
The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners recognized Haley Jo Baker, Miss Fayetteville 2026, and Emma Taylor, Miss Fayetteville Teen, during its March 2 meeting and accepted remarks from both titleholders about local education and veterans' advocacy.
Chairman De Villiers introduced Haley Jo Baker, noting her degree from the University of North Carolina at Pembroke, her experience teaching in Cumberland County Schools and her 2025 award as Cumberland County School Beginning Teacher of the Year. "She currently…
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