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Cumberland County
Complaints Filed Against 2 GOP Members of Cumberland County Elections Board
Watchdog blasts leadership of elections board chair, questions legality of $25,000 donation by board secretary, in complaints to State Board of Elections.
PWC OKs $133.7 Million Project to Filter ‘Forever Chemicals’ from Water
The building-sized filter systems are for the P.O. Hoffer and the Glennville Lake water treatment facilities.
3 Commissioners Back Data Center Moratorium As Public Opposition Intensifies
Dozens of residents asked Cumberland County to limit data centers to make time to establish regulations during a public hearing on Monday.
Column: Commissioners Chair Delivers Optimistic Vision for Cumberland County
Bill Kirby Jr.’s notes from the week, including two data center forums, ‘Booze It & Lose It,’ and Guiding Light’s Kim Zimmer comes to Fayetteville.
Fayetteville
After Troubled Build, Fayetteville’s New Tennis Center Gets Public Preview
One of the contractors left the job unfinished, triggering a lawsuit, a state audit, and a criminal probe that continues as The Courts at Glenville Lake gets ready to welcome visitors.
City Council Delays McArthur Road Sports Complex to Scrutinize Contractor
The Fayetteville City Council delayed a vote on a $13 million construction contract for the McArthur Road Sports Complex, citing concerns about grading expertise and oversight.
Kirk deViere Unveils Ambitious Vision 2030 Plan for Cumberland County
New children’s museum, new aquatic center, and expanding water service among goals from Board of Commissioners chair during State of the County Address.
OPINION & COLUMNS
Column: Latina Women Who Hold the Invisible
Bilingual columnist Claudia Zamora highlights three local Latina women making a positive impact in Cumberland County.
Obituaries
Arthur David Wilson
Arthur “David” Wilson, 78, of Fayetteville, North Carolina, passed away on April 6, 2026. David was a devoted father, proud veteran, successful businessman, and a man known for his kindness, steady devotion, generosity, and unmistakable sense of…
Column: Marshall Waren, Unwavering in His Faith, Loved Calling Fayetteville Home
Family and friends memorialized the business owner and CityView founder during a service on Sunday. He died at age 76 on April 6.
Donna Marie ((Mahany)) Pitts
Donna Mahany Pitts passed away early Wednesday morning April 8, 2026 at home. She was born in Dansville NY on September 27, 1943 a daughter of the late Frederick and Iva (Werth) Mahany. She was preceded in death by her parents,…
Sheila Yolinda Kirkley
Sheila Yolinda Kirkley, 64, of Fayetteville passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 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…
Elder John David Blackmon
Colvin Funeral Home & Cremations, announces the earthly transition of Elder John David Blackmon of Lumberton, NC, who departed this life on Wednesday, April 08, 2026, at the age of 95. We extend our deepest condolences to…