Divided Spring Lake Board Appoints Dennis English as Town Manager
Commissioners voted 3-2 to hire English, who has served as interim town manager since three commissioners voted to fire the previous one in February.
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Cumberland County
Fayetteville PWC Raising Electric Rates for Second Time This Year
Increased Power Supply Adjustment could hit bills on September 1 as city utility passes along increased costs thanks to ‘elevated demand’ during a cold winter.
Cumberland County Gets $36 Million for Projects in New State Budget
Local leaders sought major investments in water, schools, mental health, and public safety. The new state budget delivers far less.
Fayetteville Punts Data Center Regulations to Late October
The City Council voted to revise the city’s proposed regulations for the massive computing warehouses to address public concerns and reconsider them this fall.
Cumberland County Sheriff Johnathan Morgan to Retire December 1
After 29 years in law enforcement—and losing the Democratic primary in March—Morgan formally submits retirement notice to county commissioners.
Fayetteville
Column: Decorum, Respect, and Manners Matter in Data Center Debate
Bill Kirby Jr.’s notes from the week, including minding manners at Fayetteville City Hall and a barbecue fundraiser for Special Olympics North Carolina.
Photos: Hundreds Turn Out for Inaugural ‘Dogwood Nights’
‘Back to School” bash kicks off Fayetteville Dogwood Festival’s new event series, which fills Hay Street in downtown on the second Saturday each month.
Fayetteville Holds Public Hearing for Data Center Regulations on Monday
As the council considers an ordinance, Eastover objects to a 300-megawatt project, and Cumberland County holds a community meeting on Tuesday.
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
Ms. Rosetta Holliday
Colvin Funeral Home & Crematory…announces this earthly transition of Rosetta Holliday, of Raeford, NC, who departed this life on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at the age of 92. We extend our deepest condolences to the family and…
Ms. Mary Dawson
Colvin Funeral Home & Crematory…announces this earthly transition of Mary Dawson, of Fayetteville, NC, who departed this life on Monday, August 17, 2026, at the age of 85. We extend our deepest condolences to the family and…
John H. Carter
Colvin Funeral Home & Crematory…announces this earthly transition of Mr. John Carter of Cherryville, North Carolina who departed this life on Sunday, August 16,2026. We extend our deepest condolences to the family and all that is connected.…
Dwight Gilmore
Colvin Funeral Home & Crematory…announces this earthly transition of Mr. Dwight Gilmore. We extend our deepest condolences to the family and all that is connected. Services are entrusted to Colvin Funeral Home & Cremation of Lumberton, North…
Ms. Erica Shna Kea
Colvin Funeral Home & Crematory…announces this earthly transition of Erica Shna Kea, of Hope Mills, NC, who departed this life on Friday, August 14, 2026, at the age of 43. We extend our deepest condolences to the…