First Day of School Marks New Era for 3 Cumberland Campuses
W.T. Brown, E.E. Smith, and Pauline Jones began the school year navigating consolidation, relocation, and plans for a new campus.
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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.
Cumberland County Gets $36 Million for Projects in New State Budget
Local leaders sought major investments in water, schools, mental health, and public safety. The new state budget delivers far less.
Fayetteville
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.
Column: Decorum, Respect, and Manners Matter in Data Center Debate
Bill Kirby Jr.’s notes from the week, including minding manners at Fayetteville City Hall and a barbecue fundraiser for Special Olympics North Carolina.
Fayetteville Punts Data Center Regulations to Late October
The City Council voted to revise the city’s proposed regulations for the massive computing warehouses to address public concerns and reconsider them this fall.
OPINION & COLUMNS
Column: Tales of the Summertime Sheriff
Columnist Claire Mullen describes the list of chores she gave her children for the summer, and whether or not they’ve completed them successfully.
Obituaries
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…
Mr. Nelson King
Colvin Funeral Home & Crematory…announces this earthly transition of Nelson King, of Fayetteville, NC, who departed this life on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at the age of 58. We extend our deepest condolences to the family and…
Ms. Melisia Deus
Colvin Funeral Home & Crematory…announces this earthly transition of Melisia Deus, of Fayetteville, NC, who departed this life Friday, August 14, 2026, at the age of 67. We extend our deepest condolences to the family and all…
Theressa Gatling
Colvin Funeral Home & Crematory…announces this earthly transition of Theressa Gatling, of Fayetteville, NC, who departed this life on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at the age of 82. We extend our deepest condolences to the family and…