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Cumberland County
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.
N.C. Elections Board Rejects Early Voting in Spring Lake
A 3-2 vote on Thursday approves seven in-person early voting sites beginning October 15 in Cumberland County.
$12 Million Project Brings Safe Drinking Water to 2 Elementary Schools
The project connects Gray’s Creek, Alderman Road elementary schools to Fayetteville’s water system after school wells were contaminated with forever chemicals.
Lawsuit Accuses Cumberland County of Illegally Awarding Contract for Crown Sound System
Draughon Brothers of Fayetteville says the county gave preferential treatment to a company from Connecticut.
Fayetteville PWC Raising Electric Rates for Second Time This Year
Increased Power Supply Adjustment could hit bills on September 1 as city utility passes along increased costs thanks to ‘elevated demand’ during a cold winter.
Fayetteville
Column: Long-Awaited Stoplight, Safety Measures Coming to Perilous Intersection
The project will bring a new traffic light to Northview Drive and Morganton Road, and a cul-de-sac to close Dundee Road access to the intersection.
Fayetteville to Tear Down, Rebuild Long-Delayed Fire Station 4
City Council votes to restart Fire Station 4 from scratch, clearing the compromised structure and hiring new project managers to guide a full rebuild.
City Revokes Permits for Sex Shop on Bragg Boulevard
Fayetteville claims Fort Outpost hasn’t operated for at least a year and revoked building permits. The business, represented by a state lawmaker, says the city’s case lacks evidence.
OPINION & COLUMNS
Column: State of the Community Educates on Where We Are, What’s Ahead
The Greater Fayetteville Chamber’s annual event is scheduled for 11 a.m. on Tuesday at the Crown Expo Center.
Obituaries
SFC Cedric Van Wilson (Retired)
Colvin Funeral Home & Crematory…announces this earthly transition of SFC Cedric Van Wilson, of Hope Mills, NC, who departed this life on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at the age of 60. We extend our deepest condolences to…
Mr. Willie Bernard Melvin
Colvin Funeral Home & Crematory…announces this earthly transition of Willie Bernard Melvin, of Petersburg, VA, who departed this life on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at the age of 71. We extend our deepest condolences to the family…
Ms. Belinda Bartow
Colvin Funeral Home & Crematory…announces this earthly transition of Belinda Bartow, of Fayetteville, NC, who departed this life on Monday, August 24, 2026, at the age of 73. We extend our deepest condolences to the family and…