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.
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Cumberland County
Fayetteville Man Charged With Vandalizing 6 Campaign Signs
Jeffrey Allen Ivey, who is jailed without bond, faces six misdemeanor charges for allegedly damaging signs at a busy Fayetteville intersection.
Why Theodore Miller Is Running for Cumberland County Board of Education
The Army veteran and father of Cumberland County Schools graduates discusses grade-level achievement, school accountability, teacher retention, and year-round schools.
Cumberland Schools Spending $28.8 Million on Deferred Maintenance Needs
Cumberland County Schools is chipping away at more than $300 million in deferred maintenance needs, with $28.8 million in projects underway or already completed.
Cumberland to Spend $1.3 Million to Find Clean Water for Cedar Creek
The project is an early step to replace water sources contaminated with forever chemicals. Engineers will evaluate groundwater, existing municipal water, and the Cape Fear River.
Why Charles Evans Is Running for Cumberland County Board of Commissioners
The former commissioner says he is concerned about government transparency, unfinished projects, water and infrastructure, and rising tax bills.
Fayetteville
Column: Fayetteville Mayor Mitch Colvin Tapped for N.C. Transportation Board
Bill Kirby Jr.’s notes from the week, including two downtown festivals, more on the Crown Theatre and Arena closures, and memories of a UNC basketball hero and a perfect season.
Photos: J. Cole Comes Home to Fayetteville for Sold-Out Show
The artist ends ‘The Fall-Off Tour’ in North America with a packed performance at the Crown Coliseum that includes PJ and Petey Pablo.
UPDATE: Decision on City’s Final $500,000 to Cape Fear Regional Theatre Delayed
The city’s final installment of a $2.5 million funding pledge would help push the theater’s $25 million expansion project across the finish line.
OPINION & COLUMNS
Column: A Day of Fellowship and Fried Chicken at the Little White Church
The annual Harvest Sale fundraiser is scheduled from 4–7 p.m. Saturday at Cypress Springs Presbyterian Church in Harnett County.
Obituaries
Mr. Joshua Adams Williams
Colvin Funeral Home & Crematory…announces this earthly transition of Joshua Adam Williams, of Fayetteville, NC, who departed this life on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at the age of 30. We extend our deepest condolences to the family…
Ms. Shakima Michelle Foy
Colvin Funeral Home & Crematory…announces this earthly transition of Shakima Michelle Foy, of Fayetteville, NC, who departed this life on Monday, September 28, 2026, at the age of 49. We extend our deepest condolences to the family…
Delorise Bethume
Colvin Funeral Home & Crematory…announces this earthly transition of Mrs. Delorise Thomas Bethume of Lumberton, North Carolina who departed this life on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at the age of 60. We extend our deepest condolences to…
Mr. Theodore Franklin Williams
Colvin Funeral Home & Crematory…announces this earthly transition of Theodore Franklin Williams, of Fayetteville, NC, who departed this life on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at the age of 75. We extend our deepest condolences to the family…
Mr. Larry Williams
Colvin Funeral Home & Crematory…announces this earthly transition of Larry Williams, of Fayetteville, NC, who departed this life on Monday, September 28, 2026, at the age of 71. We extend our deepest condolences to the family and…