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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
James Julian Autry, Sr.
James Julian Autry, Sr., 98, of Fayetteville, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 24, 2026, just one day shy of his 99th birthday. Funeral arrangements are pending at this time. An updated obituary will be added soon.…
Carla ((Summers)) Merritt
Carla Summers Merritt, 76, of Fayetteville passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. The family will receive friends from 1-2 p.m. on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life service will follow…
Mark Louis Putnam
Mark Louis Putnam, 22, passed away on April 19, 2026. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Garth Louis Putnam Jr. Mark is survived by his father, Sean P. Putnam; his mother, Susanne J. Wagner; his…
Daniel Ray Smith
Daniel Ray Smith, 76, passed away on April 15, 2026. Daniel was preceded in death by his parents, Albert L. Smith Jr. and Anniemae Rogers Smith; his sister, Cynthia Ann Maness; and his brothers, Johnny Smith and…
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…