Fayetteville State Lands $10M Award to Build Defense-Focused AI Program
Fayetteville State University has received $10 million to build an artificial intelligence research program that university leaders said could position the school as a greater resource for the defense industry around Fort Bragg—and expand the university’s growing research capacity.
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Cumberland County
Chemours to Pay $455 Million for Fayetteville Works Contamination
The company will pay the sum over the next 15 years for contamination caused by its plant on the border of Cumberland and Bladen counties.
Trooper Indicted for Murder in Shooting Death of Cumberland County Deputy
Sheriff’s Capt. Adam Bean was killed on March 27. N.C. State Highway Patrol Sgt. Nekime Matu Oxendine is being held without bail.
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.
Fayetteville
Fayetteville City Council Hits Pause on New Parking Contract
Councilmembers pushed for answers to questions about downtown parking as they consider replacing city’s parking vendor in a new $678,000 contract.
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.
OPINION & COLUMNS
Column: Greater Life of Fayetteville Offers Guide to Voting Workshop
The nonpartisan event on September 17 will include information about voting rights, what to know before casting a ballot, and why local elections matter.
Obituaries
Mother Carolyn Jean Nelson
Colvin Funeral Home & Crematory…announces this earthly transition of Mother Carolyn Jean Nelson, of Fayetteville, NC, who departed this life on Friday, September 11, 2026, at the age of 79. We extend our deepest condolences to the…
Ms. Verna Elizabeth Wright
Colvin Funeral Home & Crematory…announces this earthly transition of Verna Elizabeth Wright, of Hope Mills, NC, who departed this life on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at the age of 85. We extend our deepest condolences to the…
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…