Cumberland County Schools Considers Ending Minority Contracting Goals
The Cumberland County Board of Education has taken the first step toward eliminating formal contracting goals for businesses owned by women, minorities, and disabled people after state lawmakers dismantled the framework supporting those requirements.
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Cumberland County
Cumberland County Close to Settling Forever Chemicals Lawsuit With Chemours
A judge ruled in 2025 that DuPoint and Chemours contaminated drinking water in the county. Now, it’s a question of how much the companies will pay in damages.
Column: All Aboard for the Cumberland County Fair
The annual event at the Crown Complex opens a 10-day run on Friday with a theme of “The Agricultural Express.” Here’s a rundown of what to expect.
Cumberland Approves $1.72M Sound System Contract for Crown Coliseum
The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners OK’d the contract with an out-of-state firm despite a Fayetteville business suing over the bid process.
Top 45 Things to Do This September in Fayetteville
Enjoy festivals, comedy shows, charity runs, 9/11 remembrances, the Cumberland County Fair, the 48th Annual International Folk Festival, and much more across Cumberland County.
Fayetteville PWC Votes to Increase Electricity Surcharge on September 1
The increase in the Power Supply Adjustment rate is to cover wholesale electricity bills that were $18.1 million higher than expected.
Fayetteville
Fayetteville Awarded $25 Million Grant to Redevelop Murchison Road Corridor
After a failed bid in 2024, the city strengthened its application and will now rebuild aging public housing and add hundreds of mixed‑income units.
Fayetteville Wants to Hire Manager to Focus on Downtown Development
The city is taking steps to create a dedicated leader for downtown. The new position comes as the police department is also hiring for a downtown officer.
Fayetteville Considers Higher Fees, Sweeping Changes to Parking Program
New fees, higher special event rates, and a converted lot are proposed as the city looks to shrink the cost of a parking program that doesn’t pay for itself.
OPINION & COLUMNS
Column: Howard Baum Remembered for Bringing Bowling to Fayetteville
Howard Baum, founder of B&B Lanes, helped bring bowling to Fayetteville and spent more than six decades building a beloved local business.
Obituaries
Ms. Luz Maria Rodriguez
Colvin Funeral Home & Crematory…announces this earthly transition of Luz Maria Rodriguez, of Hope Mills, NC, who departed this life on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at the age of 54. We extend our deepest condolences to the…
Mr. Christopher Wayne Lockamy Jr.
Colvin Funeral Home & Crematory…announces this earthly transition of Christopher Wayne Lockamy Jr., of Fayetteville, NC, who departed this life on Sunday, September 13, 2026, at the age of 27. We extend our deepest condolences to the…
Malachi Joel Cade
Colvin Funeral Home & Crematory…announces this earthly transition of Malachi Joel Cade of Lumberton, NC who departed this life on September 11, 2026, at the age of 21. We extend our deepest condolences to the family and…
Mr. Joseph Lamont Blue
Colvin Funeral Home & Crematory…announces this earthly transition of Joseph Lamont Blue, of Fayetteville, NC, who departed this life on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at the age of 54. We extend our deepest condolences to the family…
Ms. Laura S. Brown
Colvin Funeral Home & Crematory…announces this earthly transition of Laura S. Brown, of Fayetteville, NC, who departed this life on Monday, September 7, 2026, at the age of 70. We extend our deepest condolences to the family…