Fayetteville to Explore Building Downtown Convention Center
Mayor Mitch Colvin urged the City Council to explore a city‑led feasibility study for a downtown convention center, arguing the city must take charge of revitalization after years of county investments outside the area.
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Cumberland County
Cumberland Commissioners Schedule Hearing on Data Center Moratorium
The public can comment on plans for a temporary ban during the hearing on May 18.
Cumberland County Commissioners to Consider Data Center Moratorium
Commissioners will discuss a draft moratorium on Thursday. A vote on a temporary ban on data centers could come following a public hearing in May.
Complaints Filed Against 2 GOP Members of Cumberland County Elections Board
Watchdog blasts leadership of elections board chair, questions legality of $25,000 donation by board secretary, in complaints to State Board of Elections.
PWC OKs $133.7 Million Project to Filter ‘Forever Chemicals’ from Water
The building-sized filter systems are for the P.O. Hoffer and the Glennville Lake water treatment facilities.
Fayetteville
Cumberland County Elections Director Targeted for Termination
The Republican majority of the Cumberland County Board of Elections asked the state director to fire county Elections Director Angie Amaro.
After Troubled Build, Fayetteville’s New Tennis Center Gets Public Preview
One of the contractors left the job unfinished, triggering a lawsuit, a state audit, and a criminal probe that continues as The Courts at Glenville Lake gets ready to welcome visitors.
3 Commissioners Back Data Center Moratorium As Public Opposition Intensifies
Dozens of residents asked Cumberland County to limit data centers to make time to establish regulations during a public hearing on Monday.
OPINION & COLUMNS
Column: Latina, Veteran Business Owner Brings Meaning and Renewal to Events
Claudia Zamora reflects on the impact of Karoll Echeverri Kuri’s balloon and event decor business Meraki Creative Agency.
Obituaries
Clara Moffitt ((Howell)) Moorman
Clara Moffitt Howell Moorman passed away peacefully on April 2, 2026 at the age of 97. She was born in Hatchbend, Florida, & was Florida State University’s very first homecoming queen back in 1948. Her last FSU…
Mr. Reshard Jamell Blue
Colvin Funeral Home & Crematory…announces this earthly transition of Reshard Jamell Blue, of Fayetteville, NC, who departed this life on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at the age of 43. We extend our deepest condolences to the family…
Claire Raine Hann
Claire Raine Hann was born on April 27, 2026, at Womack Army Medical Center. Though her time on earth was brief, she filled the hearts of her family with immeasurable love and precious memories before gaining her…
Ms. Electa Elizabeth Person
Colvin Funeral Home & Crematory…announces this earthly transition of Electa Elizabeth Person, of Fayetteville, NC, who departed this life on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at the age of 90. We extend our deepest condolences to the family…
Bertin Jaime Ledesma
Bertin was born on October 8, 1972, in Mexico to the late Antonio Jaime Gonzalez and Maira Ledesma Vargas. At a young age, he moved to Fayetteville, where he worked tirelessly to build a better life for…