‘We Need Change’: Cumberland Early Voting Starts With Lines of Excited Voters
The first day of in-person early voting experienced a big increase over four years ago. Seven sites in the county host early voting through October 31.
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Cumberland County
Why Keith Byrd Is Running for Cumberland County Board of Education
Keith Byrd doesn’t have to leave his day job to see some of the challenges facing Cumberland County Schools. He encounters them from inside a classroom.
School Board Decides to Keep 20-Acre Site in Northern Cumberland County
The Board of Education voted to keep a largely wooded, 20.18-acre tract in northern Cumberland County for future use as the district weighs long-term school construction and consolidation needs.
Cumberland Sheriff Johnathan Morgan’s Legacy: Better Pay for Young Deputies
The sheriff retires December 1 after nearly 16 months as the county’s top cop and 30 years in law enforcement. He’s considering a return to volunteer firefighting.
Cumberland School Board Delays Proposed $1 Sale of Land at Jack Britt High
The Cumberland County Board of Education delayed a proposed $1 sale of 5.18 acres near Jack Britt High School to the county after board members raised concerns about traffic, student safety, and how the property is used.
Top 37 Things to Do This October in Fayetteville
Enjoy tennis, theater, charity runs, a Renaissance faire, murder mysteries, an oyster roast, and a host of spooky Halloween events across Cumberland County.
Fayetteville
Severe Weather Damages Homes, Businesses Across Northern Fayetteville
Storm damages homes, Skibo Road retail area on Sunday as remains of Isaias move through. One person in an overturned van was injured, officials said.
State Auditor Dave Boliek on His Fayetteville Ties, Local Investigations
The attorney turned Republican officeholder discusses why he still sees Fayetteville as home, and now-closed investigations of the sheriff’s office and Hope Mills.
Column: Cape Fear Valley Medical Center Expanding Emergency Department
Bill Kirby Jr.’s notes from the week, including a new leader for Connections of Cumberland County, a Cumberland Community Foundation honoree, and the passing of a Fayetteville historian.
OPINION & COLUMNS
Column: One of ‘The Most Unforgettable Men We Ever Met’
“There was something about him,” Rev. Blake Benge told those who gathered Thursday to remember Rudolph Singleton Jr., the retired Fayetteville lawyer who died at age 96 on September 28.
Obituaries
Princess Kaiaura Holmes
Colvin Funeral Home & Crematory…announces this earthly transition of Kaiaura Holmes, of Raeford, NC, who departed this life on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. We extend our deepest condolences to the family and all that is connected. Services…
Mr. Ellis Avance Cogdell
Colvin Funeral Home & Crematory…announces this earthly transition of Ellis Avance Cogdell, of Fayetteville, NC, who departed this life on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at the age of 67. We extend our deepest condolences to the family…
Evelyn Spires Booth
November 27th, 1935 – October 14th, 2026Spring Lake, NC Evelyn Spires Booth, 90, of Spring Lake passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. She was born on November 27, 1935, in Columbus, Georgia to the late Raymond…
Doris Bartley Crawford
Aug 10, 1930 — Oct 13, 2026Linden, NC Doris Bartley Crawford, 96, of Linden, passed away peacefully at Bethesda Health Care on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. Doris was born in Dryden, Virginia, to the late Nicklas Ray…
Minda “Sue” Fleishman
May 13, 1956 ~ October 13, 2026 (age 70)Fayetteville, NC Minda “Sue” Fleishman, 70, of Fayetteville, North Carolina, passed away on October 13, 2026, leaving behind a remarkable legacy of love, laughter, and service to her family…