Column: Something Special Cooking in Fayetteville
The October issue of CityView magazine delves into Fayetteville’s unique culinary scene, from international cuisine and coffee culture to food trucks and student chefs.
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Cumberland County
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.
Cumberland Schools Spending $28.8 Million on Deferred Maintenance Needs
Cumberland County Schools is chipping away at more than $300 million in deferred maintenance needs, with $28.8 million in projects underway or already completed.
Cumberland to Spend $1.3 Million to Find Clean Water for Cedar Creek
The project is an early step to replace water sources contaminated with forever chemicals. Engineers will evaluate groundwater, existing municipal water, and the Cape Fear River.
Why Charles Evans Is Running for Cumberland County Board of Commissioners
The former commissioner says he is concerned about government transparency, unfinished projects, water and infrastructure, and rising tax bills.
Why Veronica Jones Is Running for Cumberland County Board of Commissioners
The first-term incumbent focuses on public safety, education, and responsible growth and infrastructure.
Fayetteville
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.
UPDATE: Decision on City’s Final $500,000 to Cape Fear Regional Theatre Delayed
The city’s final installment of a $2.5 million funding pledge would help push the theater’s $25 million expansion project across the finish line.
OPINION & COLUMNS
Column: International Folk Festival Becomes Fayetteville Staple
The festival opens Friday at 6 p.m. and runs 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday in downtown Fayetteville. More than 30,000 people are expected to attend.
Obituaries
Mr. Theodore Franklin Williams
Colvin Funeral Home & Crematory…announces this earthly transition of Theodore Franklin Williams, of Fayetteville, NC, who departed this life on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at the age of 75. We extend our deepest condolences to the family…
Mr. Larry Williams
Colvin Funeral Home & Crematory…announces this earthly transition of Larry Williams, of Fayetteville, NC, who departed this life on Monday, September 28, 2026, at the age of 71. We extend our deepest condolences to the family and…
SFC Charles Elbert Littles (Ret)
Colvin Funeral Home & Crematory…announces this earthly transition of SFC Charles Elbert Littles (Ret), of Fayetteville, NC, who departed this life on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at the age of 81. We extend our deepest condolences to…
Mrs. Elsa Martinez
Colvin Funeral Home & Crematory…announces this earthly transition of Elsa Martinez, of Fayetteville, NC, who departed this life on Friday, September 25, 2026, at the age of 69. We extend our deepest condolences to the family and…
SFC Stanley Burns (Ret)
Colvin Funeral Home & Crematory…announces this earthly transition of SFC Stanley Burns (Ret), of Fayetteville, NC, who departed this life on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at the age of 80. We extend our deepest condolences to the…