Cumberland County School Board Backtracks on Consolidating Campuses
The Cumberland County Board of Education rescinded several student reassignment and facility decisions it approved on February 9, reversing course after weeks of criticism.
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Cumberland County
THE KIRBY FILE: Jimmy Townsend Honored with Realtor’s Cup at Chamber Gala
Jimmy Townsend, who founded Townsend Real Estate in 1983, was awarded with the Realtor’s Cup at the Greater Fayetteville Chamber Awards Banquet.
Charles Evans, Veronica Jones Win Democratic Primary
Charles Evans and Veronica Jones will face Republicans Greg West and Ron Ross in the November election for the two at-large seats on the Cumberland County Board of Commissioners.
Glenn Adams, Sheila Cuffee Win Democratic Primary
They are unopposed in the general election in November, so they are almost guaranteed to take office in December in the District 1 seats on the Cumberland County Board of Commissioners.
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.
Fayetteville
A Tale of Two Six
A native son, a homecoming-inspired final album, and how Fayetteville—if only for a weekend—became the center of the hip-hop universe.
County to Appraise Property Every 6 Years to Blunt Taxpayer Sticker Shock
Cumberland County’s property tax values spiked 65% in the most recent revaluation, so commissioners hope doing them more frequently will avoid tax bill surprises.
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.
OPINION & COLUMNS
Columna: Una Carta Abierta Para San Valentín
La columnista bilingüe Claudia Zamora reflexiona sobre el Día de San Valentín.
Obituaries
Bonita “Nita” Jeannette ((Bostic)) Russ
Bonita “Nita” Jeannette Russ, 69, of Fayetteville, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. A full obituary to be posted soon. A funeral service will be held Sunday, March 15, 2026 at…
Ms Jackie Hammonds
It is with great sadness that we announce the earthly transition of Ms. Jackie Hammonds who slept into eternal rest on, March 11, 2026. Our heartfelt condolences and fervent prayers are extended to her beloved family, friends,…
Princess Ky’aire Jacoby Lytch
Colvin Funeral Home & Crematory…announces this earthly transition of Princess Ky’aire Jacoby Lytch, of White Oak, NC, who departed this life on Saturday, March 7, 2026. We extend our deepest condolences to the family and all that…