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Cumberland County
Cumberland County Commissioners to Consider Data Center Moratorium
Commissioners will discuss a draft moratorium on Thursday. A vote on a temporary ban on data centers could come following a public hearing in May.
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.
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: AI—Artificial Intelligence or Accidental Idiocy?
Columnist Claire Mullen reflects on the uses of AI in everyday life.
Obituaries
Ms. Helen Viola Davis McKinnon
Colvin Funeral Home & Crematory…announces this earthly transition of Helen Viola Davis McKinnon, of Fayetteville, NC, who departed this life on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at the age of 87. We extend our deepest condolences to the…
Robert Edward Daniel, Sr.
Robert Edward Daniel, Sr., 87, of Fayetteville, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. A full obituary will be posted soon. A Graveside service will be held on Monday, April 27,…
Nelson Boyes
Nelson Boyes, 81, of Fayetteville passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 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 at www.jerniganwarren.com
Wilbert Barefoot
Wilbert Barefoot, 95, of Fayetteville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. Born on November 1, 1930, in Sampson County, Wilbert was the son of the late Elijah Barefoot and Neta Hudson Barefoot. A man of…
Retired 1st SGT James Darrell Jr.
Colvin Funeral Home & Crematory…announces this earthly transition of Retired 1st SGT James Darrell Jr. of Fayetteville, NC, who departed this life on Monday, April 20, 2026, at the age of 87. We extend our deepest condolences…

