Fayetteville Gets $1M Grant to Address Chronic Flooding in Locks Creek
Fayetteville has secured nearly $1 million from the state to improve roadway access and stormwater drainage in the flood‑prone Locks Creek neighborhood.
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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
Menno Pennink, MD
Dr. Menno Pennink, a beloved physician, community visionary, and devoted family man, passed away on March 14, 2026, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. He was 90 years old. Born in 1936 in Djakarta, Indonesia, Dr. Pennink…
Stephen Council Gooding
Stephen Council Gooding, 91, of Fayetteville, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Harmony of Hope Mills Assisted Living. A complete obituary will be posted soon. The family will receive friends on Saturday, March 21, 2026,…
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…