Cumberland Students Will Be Allowed to Leave School for Religious Instruction
The Cumberland County Board of Education unanimously advanced a policy Tuesday that allows students to leave school one hour per week for religious instruction.
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Cumberland County
Cumberland County Close to Settling Forever Chemicals Lawsuit With Chemours
A judge ruled in 2025 that DuPoint and Chemours contaminated drinking water in the county. Now, it’s a question of how much the companies will pay in damages.
Column: All Aboard for the Cumberland County Fair
The annual event at the Crown Complex opens a 10-day run on Friday with a theme of “The Agricultural Express.” Here’s a rundown of what to expect.
Cumberland Approves $1.72M Sound System Contract for Crown Coliseum
The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners OK’d the contract with an out-of-state firm despite a Fayetteville business suing over the bid process.
Fayetteville PWC Votes to Increase Electricity Surcharge on September 1
The increase in the Power Supply Adjustment rate is to cover wholesale electricity bills that were $18.1 million higher than expected.
Investigation Underway of Cumberland County Board of Elections Member
State election officials will hear evidence about a complaint against a Democratic board member who made public Republicans’ plans to fire the elections director.
Fayetteville
Fayetteville Awarded $25 Million Grant to Redevelop Murchison Road Corridor
After a failed bid in 2024, the city strengthened its application and will now rebuild aging public housing and add hundreds of mixed‑income units.
Fayetteville Wants to Hire Manager to Focus on Downtown Development
The city is taking steps to create a dedicated leader for downtown. The new position comes as the police department is also hiring for a downtown officer.
Fayetteville Considers Higher Fees, Sweeping Changes to Parking Program
New fees, higher special event rates, and a converted lot are proposed as the city looks to shrink the cost of a parking program that doesn’t pay for itself.
OPINION & COLUMNS
Column: Greater Fayetteville Chamber to Honor Public Safety Heroes
Bill Kirby Jr.’s notes from the week, including a $25 million grant to redevelop Murchison Road, a safety update for Van Story Hills motorists, and FTCC celebrating Dolly Parton.
Obituaries
Mr. Joseph Lamont Blue
Colvin Funeral Home & Crematory…announces this earthly transition of Joseph Lamont Blue, of Fayetteville, NC, who departed this life on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at the age of 54. We extend our deepest condolences to the family…
Ms. Laura S. Brown
Colvin Funeral Home & Crematory…announces this earthly transition of Laura S. Brown, of Fayetteville, NC, who departed this life on Monday, September 7, 2026, at the age of 70. We extend our deepest condolences to the family…
Ms. June Zachary White
Colvin Funeral Home & Crematory…announces this earthly transition of June Zachary White, of Fayetteville, NC, who departed this life on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at the age of 86. We extend our deepest condolences to the family…
Cathy Wilson
May 27, 1955 — Sep 8, 202Raeford, NC Lorretta Catherine “Cathy” Wilson, of North Carolina, after a courageous battle with cancer, she passed away peacefully surrounded by those she loved on September 8, 2026, at the age…
Lt. Col. Frankie Carol Colvin (Ret.)
Colvin Funeral Home & Crematory…announces this earthly transition of Lt. Col. Frankie Carol Colvin (Ret.), of Fayetteville, NC, who departed this life on Sunday, September 6, 2026, at the age of 67. We extend our deepest condolences…