NC Lawmakers Suspend Gas Tax. Will It Trickle Down to Drivers?
Lawmakers suspended the 41-cents-per-gallon gas tax through November. But there’s no guarantee gas stations will pass the savings along to drivers.
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Cumberland County
Cumberland Sheriff Johnathan Morgan’s Legacy: Better Pay for Young Deputies
The sheriff retires December 1 after nearly 16 months as the county’s top cop and 30 years in law enforcement. He’s considering a return to volunteer firefighting.
Cumberland School Board Delays Proposed $1 Sale of Land at Jack Britt High
The Cumberland County Board of Education delayed a proposed $1 sale of 5.18 acres near Jack Britt High School to the county after board members raised concerns about traffic, student safety, and how the property is used.
‘We Want the Best’: 10 Firms Compete to Build New E.E. Smith High School
Ten firms want to build a new E.E. Smith High School, the Cumberland County school district’s top construction project with a price tag that could reach $150 million.
Fayetteville Man Charged With Vandalizing 6 Campaign Signs
Jeffrey Allen Ivey, who is jailed without bond, faces six misdemeanor charges for allegedly damaging signs at a busy Fayetteville intersection.
Why Theodore Miller Is Running for Cumberland County Board of Education
The Army veteran and father of Cumberland County Schools graduates discusses grade-level achievement, school accountability, teacher retention, and year-round schools.
Fayetteville
Column: Cape Fear Valley Medical Center Expanding Emergency Department
Bill Kirby Jr.’s notes from the week, including a new leader for Connections of Cumberland County, a Cumberland Community Foundation honoree, and the passing of a Fayetteville historian.
Column: Fayetteville Mayor Mitch Colvin Tapped for N.C. Transportation Board
Bill Kirby Jr.’s notes from the week, including two downtown festivals, more on the Crown Theatre and Arena closures, and memories of a UNC basketball hero and a perfect season.
Photos: J. Cole Comes Home to Fayetteville for Sold-Out Show
The artist ends ‘The Fall-Off Tour’ in North America with a packed performance at the Crown Coliseum that includes PJ and Petey Pablo.
OPINION & COLUMNS
Column: A Day of Fellowship and Fried Chicken at the Little White Church
The annual Harvest Sale fundraiser is scheduled from 4–7 p.m. Saturday at Cypress Springs Presbyterian Church in Harnett County.
Obituaries
Mrs. Deshonda Lakeasha Brown
Colvin Funeral Home & Crematory…announces this earthly transition of Deshonda Lakeasha Brown, of Fayetteville, NC, who departed this life on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at the age of 38. We extend our deepest condolences to the family…
Ms. Lonicka McAdoo
Colvin Funeral Home & Crematory…announces this earthly transition of Lonicka McAdoo, of Fayetteville, NC, who departed this life on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at the age of 26. We extend our deepest condolences to the family and…
Mr. Antonio Felton Williams Jr.
Colvin Funeral Home & Crematory…announces this earthly transition of Antonio Felton Williams Jr., of Fayetteville, NC, who departed this life on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at the age of 32. We extend our deepest condolences to the…
E7 Johnny Lee Bowens (Ret)
Colvin Funeral Home & Crematory…announces this earthly transition of E7 Johnny Lee Bowens (Ret), of Spring Lake, NC, who departed this life on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at the age of 86. We extend our deepest condolences…
Margaret Clarice Hayes
May 24, 1957 ~ October 6, 2026 (age 69) Margaret Clarice Hayes, 69, of Fayetteville, passed away on Tuesday, October 06, 2026 at the Carrolton of Fayetteville. Memorial services will be held at a later date. She…