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.
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Cumberland County
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.
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
Homicides Drop in Fayetteville While Overall Crime Sees Small Increase
Fayetteville police crime data for the first half of 2026 shows drop in property crimes, growing focus on juveniles, and disproportionate traffic stops of Black drivers.
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.
OPINION & COLUMNS
Column: Former Commissioner Remembered for His Dedication to Hope Mills
Bill Kirby Jr.’s notes from the week, including today’s service for Jerry Legge, tonight’s Unity Banquet featuring MLK’s nephew, and Sunday’s celebration of America’s 250th at the Crown.
Obituaries
Mr. John Mark Breeden
Colvin Funeral Home & Crematory…announces this earthly transition of John Mark Breeden, of Hope Mills, NC, who departed this life on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at the age of 67. We extend our deepest condolences to the…
Retired SFC Ricardo Antonio Lawson Sr.
Colvin Funeral Home & Crematory…announces this earthly transition of Retired SFC Ricardo Antonio Lawson, of Fayetteville, NC, who departed this life on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at the age of 69. We extend our deepest condolences to…
Mr. Daniel DeVon Randolph
Colvin Funeral Home & Crematory…announces this earthly transition of Daniel DeVon Randolph, of Fayetteville, NC, who departed this life on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at the age of 44. We extend our deepest condolences to the family…
Mr. Willie Jerome Womack
Colvin Funeral Home & Crematory…announces this earthly transition of Willie Jerome Womack, of Fayetteville, NC, who departed this life on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at the age of 40. We extend our deepest condolences to the family…
Ms. Mychicqua Dora Robinson
Colvin Funeral Home & Crematory…announces this earthly transition of Mychicqua Dora Robinson, of Fayetteville, NC, who departed this life on Monday, August 24, 2026, at the age of 33. We extend our deepest condolences to the family…