Eric Bracy’s North Star
After navigating school closures, budget pressures, and a new strategic plan, the superintendent discusses his first year leading Cumberland County Schools.
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Cumberland County
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.
Top 30 Things to Do This August in Fayetteville
Enjoy strolls downtown, game night outdoors, the last Woodpeckers’ homestand, exotic animals, and so much more with these events across Cumberland County.
Column: Johnnie Evans Remembered as Gentleman Farmer with Heart for Others
The three-term Cumberland County commissioner, who died July 23, remembered for his “shepherd-like care for people” and devotion to the county.
Fayetteville
Cumberland OKs $557 Million for New Public Schools, FTCC Construction
The projects include new E.E. Smith High and J.W. Coon Elementary schools, and new Cumberland Hall at Fayetteville Technical Community College.
Kinlaw’s Supermarket Files Plans to Rebuild After Nearly 2-Year Wait
Site plans submitted to the City of Fayetteville provide a glimpse into what’s to come for the east Fayetteville staple after devastating fire in 2024.
Neighbors Challenge SteelFab’s Bid to Rezone 123 Acres for Expansion
SteelFab’s request to rezone a large tract near Country Club Drive ignited debate over whether heavy industrial zoning is appropriate so close to homes and a stormwater basin.
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
Mr. Jermaine-Abdul Bean
Colvin Funeral Home & Crematory…announces this earthly transition of Jermaine-Abdul Bean., of Fayetteville, NC, who departed this life on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at the age of 43. We extend our deepest condolences to the family and…
Kenneth Wayne Williams
Reverend Kenneth Wayne Williams, 69, a beloved husband, father, brother and friend, went to be with the heavenly Father on August 6, 2026, after battling a long illness. He was born on January 17, 1957, to James…
Mr. Frankie Dall McLaughlin Sr.
Colvin Funeral Home & Crematory…announces this earthly transition of Frankie Dall McLaughlin Sr., of Fayetteville, NC, who departed this life on Monday, August 3, 2026, at the age of 80. We extend our deepest condolences to the…
Carolyn “Cece” Edwards Carter
Carolyn Edwards Carter (aka Cece) passed away after a valiant battle with cancer on August 7, 2026. Carolyn was born in Woodruff, S.C. on August 19, 1938, to the late J.B. & Ruth K. Edwards. She graduated…
Ms. Francine Smith
Colvin Funeral Home & Crematory…announces this earthly transition of Francine Smith, of Fayetteville, NC, who departed this life on Monday, August 3, 2026, at the age of 81. We extend our deepest condolences to the family and…