Cumberland County School Board Approves $671 Million Budget for 2026–27
After an extended public comment period focused on school closures, the Cumberland County Board of Education in the final minutes of its Tuesday meeting approved Superintendent Eric Bracy’s proposed $671 million budget for the 2026–27 school year.
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Cumberland County
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.
Column: Commissioners Chair Delivers Optimistic Vision for Cumberland County
Bill Kirby Jr.’s notes from the week, including two data center forums, ‘Booze It & Lose It,’ and Guiding Light’s Kim Zimmer comes to Fayetteville.
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: Latina Women Who Hold the Invisible
Bilingual columnist Claudia Zamora highlights three local Latina women making a positive impact in Cumberland County.
Obituaries
Deborah Leigh Holmes
Deborah Leigh Holmes, age 64, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2026. Born on August 22, 1961, Deborah lived a life defined by love, resilience, and devotion to her family. Deborah was preceded in death by her…
Matthew William Boldig
Matthew William Boldig, 38 of Fayetteville passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time. Funeral arrangements by Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home, 545 Ramsey St. Fayetteville, N.C. 28301 Online condolences may be made…
Mr. Davuelle Jakarta Bonds
Colvin Funeral Home & Crematory…announces this earthly transition of Davuelle Jakarta Bonds, of Fayetteville, NC, who departed this life on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at the age of 50. We extend our deepest condolences to the family…
Miss Kimbrell Anyiah Gooden
Colvin Funeral Home & Crematory…announces this earthly transition of Kimbrell Anyiah Gooden, of Fayetteville, NC, who departed this life on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at the age of 13. We extend our deepest condolences to the family…
Paul Delano Bass
Paul Delano Bass, 92, peacefully went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Paul was born in Fayetteville, NC, on November 24, 1933, to the late…