Inside Cumberland County Schools’ $300 Million Repair Plan
Cumberland County Schools’ seven-year repair plan outlines approximately $301 million in school facilities needs, with heating and cooling systems, roofs, and electrical work accounting for the largest shares of the list.
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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
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.
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.
OPINION & COLUMNS
Column: 10 Athletes Headed to Terry Sanford’s Booster Club Hall of Fame
On Saturday, the athletes of yesteryear will walk the red carpet as they are honored for their leadership, service, and lasting impact on the high school’s community.
Obituaries
Alfred Lee Love
Colvin Funeral Home & Cremation announces this earthly transition of Alfred Lee Love of Lumberton, NC, who departed this life on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at the age of 71. We extend our deepest condolences to the…
Ms. Johnnie Irene Johnson
Colvin Funeral Home & Crematory…announces this earthly transition of Johnnie Irene Johnson, of Fayetteville, NC, who departed this life on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at the age of 87. We extend our deepest condolences to the family…
Mrs. Deshonda Lakeasha Brown
Colvin Funeral Home & Crematory…announces this earthly transition of Deshonda Lakeasha Brown, of Fayetteville, NC, who departed this life on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at the age of 38. We extend our deepest condolences to the family…
Ms. Lonicka McAdoo
Colvin Funeral Home & Crematory…announces this earthly transition of Lonicka McAdoo, of Fayetteville, NC, who departed this life on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at the age of 26. We extend our deepest condolences to the family and…
Mr. Antonio Felton Williams Jr.
Colvin Funeral Home & Crematory…announces this earthly transition of Antonio Felton Williams Jr., of Fayetteville, NC, who departed this life on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at the age of 32. We extend our deepest condolences to the…