Fayetteville May Get a Data Center Moratorium After All
City Council votes to schedule a public hearing for a data center moratorium while it also continues to refine a proposed ordinance to regulate the massive facilities.
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Cumberland County
School Board Candidates Debate Closures, Spending, and Student Opportunities
Fourteen candidates participated in a Greater Fayetteville Chamber forum, discussing school facilities, teacher retention, choice programs, and district finances.
Inside Cumberland County Schools’ $300 Million Repair Plan
Cumberland County Schools’ seven-year repair plan outlines approximately $301 million in school facilities needs, with heating and cooling systems, roofs, and electrical work accounting for the largest shares of the list.
Why Keith Byrd Is Running for Cumberland County Board of Education
Keith Byrd doesn’t have to leave his day job to see some of the challenges facing Cumberland County Schools. He encounters them from inside a classroom.
School Board Decides to Keep 20-Acre Site in Northern Cumberland County
The Board of Education voted to keep a largely wooded, 20.18-acre tract in northern Cumberland County for future use as the district weighs long-term school construction and consolidation needs.
Cumberland Sheriff Johnathan Morgan’s Legacy: Better Pay for Young Deputies
The sheriff retires December 1 after nearly 16 months as the county’s top cop and 30 years in law enforcement. He’s considering a return to volunteer firefighting.
Fayetteville
Severe Weather Damages Homes, Businesses Across Northern Fayetteville
Storm damages homes, Skibo Road retail area on Sunday as remains of Isaias move through. One person in an overturned van was injured, officials said.
State Auditor Dave Boliek on His Fayetteville Ties, Local Investigations
The attorney turned Republican officeholder discusses why he still sees Fayetteville as home, and now-closed investigations of the sheriff’s office and Hope Mills.
Column: Cape Fear Valley Medical Center Expanding Emergency Department
Bill Kirby Jr.’s notes from the week, including a new leader for Connections of Cumberland County, a Cumberland Community Foundation honoree, and the passing of a Fayetteville historian.
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Column: Terry Sanford High Booster Club Celebrates ‘Special Night’
Franklin Clark III, Chip Beck, Wayne Byrd, Gil Bowman, George Armstrong, Trey Edge, Demetria Davis, Shea Ralph, Bobby Spicer Jr., and Bill Yeager inducted into Hall of Fame.
Obituaries
Mr. Isaiah Cannon
Colvin Funeral Home & Crematory…announces this earthly transition of Mr. Isaiah Cannon of St. Pauls, North Carolina who departed this life on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at the age of 42. We extend our deepest condolences to…
Mrs. Dotcie Ann Johnson
Colvin Funeral Home & Crematory…announces this earthly transition of Dotcie Ann Johnson, of Hope Mills, NC, who departed this life on Monday, October 19, 2026, at the age of 82. We extend our deepest condolences to the…
Anthony Artis Moultrie
March 10, 1956 ~ October 16, 2026 Anthony Artis Moultrie, 70, of Fayetteville, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2026 at his home. Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 1pm at Herring…
Stuart Lewis
February 5th, 1937 – October 19th, 2026Spring Lake, North Carolina Stuart Lewis, 89, of Spring Lake, passed away Monday, October 19, 2026, at his home. Born in Johnston County, he was the son of the late Julius…
Hughie James Cashwell
July 16th, 1952 – October 17th, 2026 Hughie James Cashwell, 74, passed away surrounded by his family on Saturday, October 17, 2026. Hughie was born on July 16, 1952, in Sampson County, North Carolina. He grew up…