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It’s 2009 in Fayetteville. Hurricanes Mathew and Florence have yet to cause catastrophic flooding and hardship in the city and region. The extent of the PFAS contamination crisis in the Cape …
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Priscilla Ann ((Shinehouse)) Cook
Mrs. Priscilla Anne Shinehouse Cook, 90, of Fayetteville, North Carolina, was surrounded by family as she went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, March 16, 2024.  She was …
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Betty Everson Pinkney
Betty Everson Pinkney, 94, of Fayetteville passed away on March 13, 2024, at Cape Fear Valley Hospital. Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Ray Everson, and Abbie Jane Bagley Lee; husband, …
Gladys Bacot ((Boahn)) Johnson
Gladys Bacot Johnson (maiden name: Boahn), 98, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at Cape Fear Valley Hospital. Gladys is a native of Fayetteville and was born on July 25, 1925. She was …
Terry Lorraine ((Church)) Celcer
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Terry Lorrain Celcer, who departed from this world on March 13, 2024. She was born on April 14, 1947, and her journey through life touched …
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EARL'S PEARLS
Barbour's roots reflected in path to new student activities director post

To say Chad Barbour, the new student activities director for Cumberland County Schools, comes from a family rooted in athletics and education is an understatement.

FROM THE HOMEFRONT | Aria Spears
Pinto Bean Cake and Cumberland's rich African American heritage
“Pinto bean cake? You mean … an actual cake made from pinto beans?” I gazed wide-eyed at Ammie McRae Jenkins, founder and Executive Director of the Sandhills Family Heritage Association, waiting for an answer. 
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Finding faith in literature
What is faith? For some, it is a strong belief in God or the doctrines of their religion even in the absence of proof. A study of religions demonstrates that there are many similarities between most major religions, and they teach us some of the same things.
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ELECTIONS 2024
Ronald Pittman to get recount in Democratic primary for Cumberland Board of Commissioners

In this year’s Democratic primary race for the three Dist. 2 seats on the Cumberland County Board of Commissioners, candidate Ronald Pittman requested a recount.

FAYETTEVILLE CITY COUNCIL 
Council approves legal representation, but requests body camera footage 
At its regular meeting Thursday, the Fayetteville City Council voted unanimously to provide legal representation to a former and current police officer, as well as Mayor Mitch Colvin and former …
CUMBERLAND COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Cumberland County commissioners approve design-build team for courthouse parking deck
County commissioners approved a design-build team for a downtown Fayetteville parking deck Thursday, marking the next step in bringing additional parking to the county courthouse and the future Crown Event Center.
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Obituaries
Alan LeRoy Soper
Alan LeRoy Soper, 77, of Fayetteville passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center with his family by his side.  A completed obituary will be posted soon.  Online …
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Gladys Bacot Johnson (maiden name: Boahn), 98, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at Cape Fear Valley Hospital. Gladys is a native of Fayetteville and was born on July 25, 1925. She was …
Jacqueline Marie ((Quinton)) Hapney
Mrs. Jacqueline Marie Quinton Hapney, 85, of Fayetteville, NC, died Friday, March 15, 2024, at her residence.  Jacqueline was born December 22, 1938, in Ernée, France, to the late Urbain Quinton …
Linda Wright Hoskins
Linda Wright Hoskins, age 74, of Fayetteville, passed away on March 13, 2024. Linda is survived by her brother and sisters: Dottie Holloway of Albemarle, NC, Barbara Brown of Lexington, SC, Carol …
John Henry Fordham Jr.
John Henry Fordham Jr. 73 of Saint Matthews South Carolina passed away on March 14th, 2024, surrounded by his family. John was born on January 01, 1951, to the late John Henry Fordham Sr. and Alma …
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Visitors to the new Crown Event Center in downtown Fayetteville will be able to enjoy features like a rooftop terrace and a VIP lounge, project managers said Thursday in an update to county commissioners.
The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners will hear recommendations regarding its employee health insurance plans Thursday, including an update on coverage for popular weight-loss and diabetes drugs. 
The Fayetteville City Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday.
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