Cumberland School Board Committee Backtracks on Ending Year-Round School
A committee of the Cumberland County Board of Education wants the school board to reverse four major facility decisions it made in February, including ending the year-round calendar at E.E. Miller Elementary School.
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Cumberland County
State Board Rejects Request for Election Do-Over in Godwin
But the board sends evidence of potential illegal activity in the election to prosecutors for further review.
Despite Opposition, Fayetteville PWC Approves Boost in Electricity Prices
New Public Works Commission electricity fees and rates start on May 1, with a second increase in May 2027.
Cumberland County Drafting Its First Rules for Data Center Developers
Cumberland County commissioners are considering the county’s first data center ordinance, directing staff to draft definitions and performance standards ahead of a March hearing.
Judges Clear Way for Trial in Cumberland County’s Contaminated Water Lawsuit
County wants Chemours, DuPont to pay damages for allowing PFAS forever chemicals into drinking water and fund water infrastructure in affected areas.
Fayetteville
Fayetteville Rejects Resident Petitions for No Parking in Multi-Use Lanes
A plan to let residents ban parking in multi‑use lanes failed 9–1 after council members warned it could lower property values and spark disputes between neighbors.
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.
OPINION & COLUMNS
Column: An Open Letter for Valentine’s Day
Columnist Claudia Zamora reflects on the impact of Valentine’s Day.
Obituaries
Mr. Steven Irvin Broadie
Colvin Funeral Home & Crematory…announces this earthly transition of Steven Irvin Broadie, of Fayetteville, NC, who departed this life on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at the age of 68. We extend our deepest condolences to the family…
SP4 Anthony Cinque (Bulluck) Draughn
Colvin Funeral Home & Crematory…announces this earthly transition of SP4 Anthony Cinque (Bulluck) Draughn, of Fayetteville, NC, who departed this life on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at the age of 65. We extend our deepest condolences to…
Mr. Elijah Melik Cox
Colvin Funeral Home & Crematory…announces this earthly transition of Elijah Melik Cox, of Raeford, NC, who departed this life on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at the age of 27. We extend our deepest condolences to the family…
Marilyn Lucille ((Pingetore)) Danis
Marilyn Lucille Danis, 81, of Fayetteville, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill. Marilyn was born on June 4, 1944, in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, to the late Sylvestor Pingetore and…