Fayetteville Woman Wants Teachers To Help State’s Foster Care Crisis
After one educator changed the course of her life, Shannon Battle wants teachers to consider a different calling—becoming respite caregivers for children in foster care.
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Cumberland County
Cumberland County Sheriff Johnathan Morgan to Retire December 1
After 29 years in law enforcement—and losing the Democratic primary in March—Morgan formally submits retirement notice to county commissioners.
City, County Move Forward on Combining 911 Call Centers
Under pressure to combine 911 operations, city and county leaders decide to create a 9-member governing board. They plan to hire a consultant to assist with the merger.
National Democrats Target GOP House Leader’s Fayetteville District
Veteran Richard Ojeda is trying to unseat Rep. Richard Hudson in a Republican-leaning district that includes Fort Bragg.
Cumberland Elections Director Retires Amid Ongoing Effort to Fire Her
Angie Amaro, elections director since 2022, says she felt forced to retire after being targeted by elections board Chair Linda Devore.
Fayetteville
Photos: Hundreds Turn Out for Inaugural ‘Dogwood Nights’
‘Back to School” bash kicks off Fayetteville Dogwood Festival’s new event series, which fills Hay Street in downtown on the second Saturday each month.
Fayetteville Holds Public Hearing for Data Center Regulations on Monday
As the council considers an ordinance, Eastover objects to a 300-megawatt project, and Cumberland County holds a community meeting on Tuesday.
Grabbed and Shaken: Lawsuit Alleges Hostile Workplace at Fayetteville Police
Three employees in the department’s Central Records Unit allege they faced retaliation, racial discrimination, and other unfair treatment.
OPINION & COLUMNS
Column: Tales of the Summertime Sheriff
Columnist Claire Mullen describes the list of chores she gave her children for the summer, and whether or not they’ve completed them successfully.
Obituaries
Mrs. Christine Marie Ray
Colvin Funeral Home & Crematory…announces this earthly transition of Christine Marie Ray, of Fayetteville, NC, who departed this life on Monday, August 10, 2026, at the age of 62. We extend our deepest condolences to the family…
Mr. Sian Chas Smith
Colvin Funeral Home & Crematory…announces this earthly transition of Sian Chas Smith, of Greensboro, NC, who departed this life on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at the age of 24. We extend our deepest condolences to the family…
Ms. Laniyah Danyell Whitted
Colvin Funeral Home & Crematory…announces this earthly transition of Laniyah Danyell Whitted, of Fayetteville, NC, who departed this life on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at the age of 22. We extend our deepest condolences to the family…
Douglas Neil McCall
July 9, 1959 – August 3, 2026 Douglas Neil McCall, 67, of Bonneau, South Carolina, formerly ofFayetteville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully in his homeon August 3, 2026 after a brief illness. Doug was a 1977 graduate…
Karin Rosemarie Bowden
Colvin Funeral Home & Crematory…announces this earthly transition of Karin Rosemarie Bowden of Lumberton, NC, who departed this life on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at the age of 75. We extend our deepest condolences to the family…