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MARCH 22-28, 2017 UCW 9 WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM Fort Bragg will host an Acquisition Forecast Open House Wednesday, March 28, at the Cumberland Hall Auditorium on the campus of Fayetteville Technical Community College. It will be held from 8 a.m. until noon. Fort Bragg contracting officers and staff will present and discuss their anticipated procurement needs and contracts for the remainder of federal fiscal year 2017, which ends Sept. 30. Additionally, the district director of the U.S. Small Business Administration and representatives of the General Services Administration will be on hand to provide program updates for attending business people. "Any business that wants to do work for Fort Bragg or other bases should attend this event," said Scott Dorney, executive director of the North Carolina Military Business Center. "This acquisition forecast provides a unique opportunity for business representatives to speak directly with contracting officials about upcoming projects, as well as the products and services that their businesses can provide to military installations in our state," Dorney added. The event is free, but pre-registration is required. Because of seating restrictions, admission will be limited to the first 275 registrants to sign up. Two attendees per company may take part. Information and official online registration are available on the business center website: http://www.ncmbc.us/micc-fort- bragg-acquisition-forecast-open-house-march-29 or by phone at 910-678-0190 or 910-678-0049. Fort Bragg Business Fair by JEFF THOMPSON NEWS The Acquisition Forecast Open House is set for March 28. Fayetteville Police have cleared an 11-year-old cold case. Nearly two dozen dated rape cases have been cleared by the Cold Case Sexual Assault Unit of the FPD's Special Victims Bureau, said Lt. John Somerindyke. The department filed charges last week against a double murderer who's serving a life sentence in state prison. Keith Devon Manuel, 40, is accused of raping the victim at her home near South Reilly and Cliffdale Roads on August 26, 2006. "Manuel broke into the residence while the victim was inside," said police spokesman Lt. Todd Joyce. Additional forensic testing not available at the time of the crime resulted in charges being filed. Manuel is charged with 1st-degree rape, 1st-degree sex offense, 1st-degree kidnapping and 1st-degree burglary. "Manuel was already in custody before these charges were taken out and is currently serving a life sentence in prison for the murder of Jessica Morgan and the murder of Alfreda S. Jones," added Joyce. The double homicide occurred in the county and was investigated by the Cumberland County Sheriff 's Office. "There are about 200 cases … reported between 1984 and 1999 that are still unresolved," said Somerindyke. He made that statement in the fall of 2015 and said they had "taken out warrants in 21 cold rape cases" since then. The unit began operating in early 2015. The department received a $363,000 federal grant two years ago to turn up the heat on accused rapists. Closure for a Rape Victim by JEFF THOMPSON The FAPD has issued warrants on 21 cold rape cases since 2015. CAFE BORDEAUX RAMADA PLAZA (FORMERLY THE HOLIDAY INN BORDEAUX) PARK INT HE POOL AREA FRO QUICK ENTRANCE & EXIT To get the last half of your day started right come, and join us for an exciting, delicious meal. Fayetteville's place to meet for a quick lunch. Your favorite lunch items quick, at a great price, don't forget our quick service! SOUP BAR WRAPS SANDWICHES SALAD BAR POTATO BAR QUICK, QUICK LUNCHES BEVERAGE INCLUDED WITH MEALS PARKING IN REAR OF RAMADA PLAZA IN POOL AREA CAFE BORDEAUX 1707 OWEN DRIVE FAYETTEVILLE NC 28204 910.323.0111 | OPEN DAILY BREAKFAST 6AM - 10AM | LUNCH 11AM - 2PM