Grab Your Shovels and Sleds! Fayetteville Could Get Up to 12 Inches of Snow
Fayetteville, Cumberland County, and North Carolina are under a state of emergency over the winter weather.
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Cumberland County
Cumberland’s Unhoused Support Center location may change
County commissioners vote to begin design and look for sites other than the B Street neighborhood
THE KIRBY FILE: Winter Storm Fern Spared Us, But We Still Have Some Below-Freezing Nights Ahead
“We’re very thankful for the strong partnerships across city departments and with our county and state partners that helped keep residents safe,” says Laura Smith with the Fayetteville Office of Emergency Management.
Fayetteville Videographer Loses Appeal of Pirate Ship Lawsuit
Rick Allen of Nautilus Productions sued North Carolina, alleging it misused his photos and videos of Blackbeard’s sunken pirate ship.
Winter Storm Fern: Fayetteville Escapes Wrath of Severe Weather
Winter Storm Fern didn’t severely impact Fayetteville over the weekend, but Cumberland County Schools and courts are closed on Monday.
Fayetteville
Unfinished Fayetteville Fire Station No. 4 May Need Demolition
An unfinished Fayetteville fire station may now need to be demolished—the latest twist in a project already entangled in lawsuits and flagged for state audit.
THE KIRBY FILE: Cynthia Ross is Passionate About Sustaining Your Mobility and Keeping You Physically Fit in Life
No matter your age, Cynthia Ross wants you to know, you’re never too old to stay physically fit and active.
THE KIRBY FILE: Consider Hunkering Down with Some Homemade Vegetable Soup with the Winter Storm Heading Our Way
Bill Kirby Jr.’s notes from the week.
OPINION & COLUMNS
THE KIRBY FILE: Where Does the Fayetteville MLK Committee Go From Here?
Stanley Ford says he resigned as the committee chair on November 12, 2025, and Charlisa Davis now is leading the committee.
Obituaries
Polly Tonet O’Quinn
Polly Tonet O’Quinn, 90, of Fayetteville passed away on Friday, January 30, 2026. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time. Funeral arrangements by Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home, 545 Ramsey St. Fayetteville, N.C. 28301 Online condolences may be made…
Hilda Gray ((Bullard)) Kennedy
Hilda Gray Bullard Kennedy, 94, of Fayetteville passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2026. Funeral arrangements by Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home, 545 Ramsey St. Fayetteville, N.C. 28301 Online condolences may be made at www.jerniganwarren.com
Ms. Brenda Scott
Colvin Funeral Home & Crematory…announces this earthly transition of Brenda Scott, of Fayetteville NC, who departed this life on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at the age of 55. We extend our deepest condolences to the family and…
Ronald Edward Proctor
Ronald “Ronnie” Edward Proctor, 67, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Ronnie was born on July 16, 1958, in Mooresville, North Carolina, to the late Albert Proctor…
Mr. Fred Lane Bishop
Colvin Funeral Home & Crematory…announces this earthly transition of Fred Lane Bishop, of Hope Mills, NC, who departed this life on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at the age of 82. We extend our deepest condolences to the…