Fayetteville Hits Pause on Data Center Ordinance
The Fayetteville City Council voted 5–4 to study a moratorium on data centers, placing the city inside a fast‑growing statewide fight over how to regulate the industry.
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Cumberland County
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.
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.
Column: Commissioners Chair Delivers Optimistic Vision for Cumberland County
Bill Kirby Jr.’s notes from the week, including two data center forums, ‘Booze It & Lose It,’ and Guiding Light’s Kim Zimmer comes to Fayetteville.
Fayetteville
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.
City Council Delays McArthur Road Sports Complex to Scrutinize Contractor
The Fayetteville City Council delayed a vote on a $13 million construction contract for the McArthur Road Sports Complex, citing concerns about grading expertise and oversight.
Kirk deViere Unveils Ambitious Vision 2030 Plan for Cumberland County
New children’s museum, new aquatic center, and expanding water service among goals from Board of Commissioners chair during State of the County Address.
OPINION & COLUMNS
Column: Latina Women Who Hold the Invisible
Bilingual columnist Claudia Zamora highlights three local Latina women making a positive impact in Cumberland County.
Obituaries
Ms. Cheryl Elizabeth Dimery
Colvin Funeral Home & Crematory…announces this earthly transition of Cheryl Elizabeth Dimery, of Fayetteville, NC, who departed this life on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at the age of 75. We extend our deepest condolences to the family…
SGT Norman Fletcher Howell
Colvin Funeral Home & Crematory…announces this earthly transition of SGT Norman Fletcher Howell, of Fayetteville, NC, who departed this life on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at the age of 76. We extend our deepest condolences to the…
Mr. Otrael Daequann Tatum
Colvin Funeral Home & Crematory…announces this earthly transition of Otrael Daequann Tatum, of Fayetteville, NC, who departed this life on Monday, April 6, 2026, at the age of 33. We extend our deepest condolences to the family…
Joyce Ann ((Moore)) Woods
Joyce Ann woods, 85, passed into the arms of the Lord on Thursday April 9, 2026, with her deep faith in the resurrection. Joyce is survived by her sons, Michael (Susan) and Randall (Suzanne); her grandchildren, Randall…
Ms. Marie Nicole Thompson
Colvin Funeral Home & Crematory…announces this earthly transition of Marie Nicole Thompson, of Raleigh, NC, who departed this life on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at the age of 45. We extend our deepest condolences to the family…