Cumberland County Schools Proposes $670.8 Million Budget
Cumberland County Schools leaders unveiled a proposed $670.8 million budget for the 2026-27 school year that includes employee raises and a $6.5 million increase in county funding.
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Cumberland County
March To-Do List: Top 25 Things to Do This Month in Cumberland County
Experience exciting events happening in and around Fayetteville this month from CityView Magazine’s March issue.
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.
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.
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: ‘Til Death Do Us Part
Columnist Claire Mullen reflects on the implications of the vows she took when she married.
Obituaries
Ms. Juanita Jones
Colvin Funeral Home & Crematory…announces this earthly transition of Juanita Jones, of Fayetteville, NC, who departed this life on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at the age of 94. We extend our deepest condolences to the family and…
Mr. William Crayton Smith Jr.
Colvin Funeral Home & Crematory…announces this earthly transition of William Crayton Smith Jr., of Fayetteville, NC, who departed this life on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at the age of 72. We extend our deepest condolences to the…
Roy Lee Warren
Roy Lee Warren, 91,of Fayetteville passed away peacefully on Friday, February 27, 2026. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time. Funeral arrangements by Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home, 545 Ramsey St. Fayetteville, N.C. 28301 Online condolences may be made…
CW4 (Ret.) Roy Lee Warren
CW4 (Ret.) Roy Lee Warren, 91, of Fayetteville, NC, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 27, 2026, at Autumn Care of Fayetteville. Born on November 4, 1934, in Asheville, NC, CW4 Warren grew up enjoying life as…
Mr. James Anthony High
Colvin Funeral Home & Crematory…announces this earthly transition of James Anthony High, of Fayetteville, NC, who departed this life on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at the age of 66. We extend our deepest condolences to the family…