Pickleball, Horses, Daffodils: What Else Is in the N.C. Budget?
The spending agreement includes funding for a number of lesser-known projects, from a pickleball court in a rural town to anti-abortion groups.
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Cumberland County
Data Center Opponents Rally Outside Fayetteville City Hall
As the city and county consider how to regulate the facilities, about 20 protesters urged state lawmakers to ban data centers.
Fayetteville City Council Tours Data Centers Without Telling the Public
Up to 6 members of the 10-person council visited facilities as controversy swirls over whether to regulate or ban them. The public was not invited to tag along.
City, County Get 9-Day Extension to Sort Out Merging 911 Systems
If elected officials for Fayetteville and Cumberland County can’t make a deal, state Sen. Tom McInnis plans to pass a law forcing them to merge call centers.
Fayetteville, Cumberland Pass Resolutions on Merging 911 Services, But Remain Divided
The government entities disagree over who should be in charge of a joint 911 center. The city said a consultant should decide. The county commissioners want the county government in charge.
Fayetteville
State Board Rejects Complaint Against Cumberland Board of Elections Chair
State Board of Elections members commented the complaint shows personality conflicts in the Cumberland County elections office, and voted 3-2 that there wasn’t sufficient evidence that any laws were broken.
Fayetteville City Council Adopts $327 Million Budget That Avoids Tax Increase
A tense budget season was marked by missed deadlines and disagreements as Mayor Mitch Colvin pushed against a property tax hike.
State Senator Pushing Fayetteville, Cumberland County to Merge 911 Systems
They don’t agree on who should run the consolidated service. Should it be the city or the county? State Sen. Tom McInnis is forcing them to figure it out.
OPINION & COLUMNS
Column: Here Are 6 Books to Read About American History
Columnists Diane Parfitt recommends books by Walter Isaacson, David Hackett Fischer, and more to read as the U.S. celebrates turning 250.
Obituaries
Donald Ray Strickland
Donald Ray Strickland, 71, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. Donald served more than 40 years with Westarea Fire Department. He served in many roles over the years and the fire department…
Thomas John Graham
Thomas John Graham, 26 (T.J. / aka Hoss) gained his wings on July 6, 2026. He passed away peacefully at home. Thomas was born July 6, 2000 in Cumberland County North Carolina. He was the oldest son…
Donald Eugene Brewington
Donald Eugene Brewington, 72, of Fayetteville, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, July 5, 2026 with his family by his side. Don was born on April 10, 1954, to Ernest and Virginia Brewington. He was…
Gwendolyn Denise ((Massingill)) Satterfield
Gwendolyn Denise Satterfield, 70, passed away on July 2, 2026. She was born on March 24, 1956, in Greenville, SC. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy G. & Gloris V. Massingill. Gwendolyn is survived…
Samuel Harold Thomas, Jr.
Samuel Harold Thomas Jr., age 86, passed away peacefully at his home on July 2, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. Born on September 4, 1939 in Fayetteville, NC. Sam was the oldest son of Samuel Harold Thomas…