Fayetteville Crime Down in 2025 But Youth Crime Up, Police Say
Fayetteville police Chief Roberto Bryan Jr. reported a citywide drop in crime but warned council members that juvenile offenses rose significantly in 2025.
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Cumberland County
Cumberland’s Unhoused Support Center location may change
County commissioners vote to begin design and look for sites other than the B Street neighborhood
Nearly 12,000 Cumberland County Voters Need to Fix Their Registrations
Some are missing key information. Others have data in their voter registrations that is not a perfect match with their data in other government databases.
Spring Lake Fails to Approve Budget Amendments for Grant Funds
The Spring Lake Board of Commissioners failed to approve several budget amendments during the February 9 meeting following disagreements over arts grant and state funding.
Methodist University President Announces Plans to Retire in Summer 2027
Stanley T. Wearden has led the north Fayetteville university since 2019. As he prepares to leave, the school’s new medical school will be training its first doctors.
Fayetteville
Fayetteville Activists Join National Push to Impeach Trump
About 30 activists rallied outside the Fayetteville office of U.S. Reps. Richard Hudson and David Rouzer, joining a national day of action calling for the impeachment of President Donald Trump.
Fayetteville Drops Fire Station 4 Lawsuit Amid Plans for Mediation
Fayetteville has dismissed its lawsuit over the failed Fire Station 4 project as all 21 parties shift to mediation. The move comes days after the council voted to demolish the half‑built station.
City Unveils $26 Million Plan to Rebuild Public Housing Near Murchison Road
Fayetteville’s second attempt at a federal grant grant would fund an eight‑year rebuild of two public‑housing complexes, raising resident concerns about return rights and neighborhood change.
OPINION & COLUMNS
Column: ‘Til Death Do Us Part
Columnist Claire Mullen reflects on the implications of the vows she took when she married.
Obituaries
Ms. Mary R. Utley
Colvin Funeral Home & Crematory…announces this earthly transition of Mary R. Utley, of Spring Lake, NC, who departed this life on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at the age of 91. We extend our deepest condolences to the…
Russell Farmer
Russell C. Farmer, 91, passed away on February 12th, 2026. Russell was born in Tway Hollow, KY and attended Hall High School. He is preceded in death by his parents Lee & Nell Farmer, his adoptive parents…
Malcolm L. Koonce
Malcolm L. Koonce, 70, of Fayetteville, passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. A full obituary will be posted soon. The family will receive friends on Saturday, February 28, 2026, from…
Brenda Lucas Hair
Brenda Lucas Hair, 60, left her earthly home on Friday, February 20, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Brenda was born in Fayetteville, NC, on July 22, 1965, to James Lucas and the late Kay (Jones) Tew.…