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Cumberland County
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.
City, County Move Forward on Combining 911 Call Centers
Under pressure to combine 911 operations, city and county leaders decide to create a 9-member governing board. They plan to hire a consultant to assist with the merger.
National Democrats Target GOP House Leader’s Fayetteville District
Veteran Richard Ojeda is trying to unseat Rep. Richard Hudson in a Republican-leaning district that includes Fort Bragg.
Cumberland Elections Director Retires Amid Ongoing Effort to Fire Her
Angie Amaro, elections director since 2022, says she felt forced to retire after being targeted by elections board Chair Linda Devore.
Fayetteville
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.
Grabbed and Shaken: Lawsuit Alleges Hostile Workplace at Fayetteville Police
Three employees in the department’s Central Records Unit allege they faced retaliation, racial discrimination, and other unfair treatment.
Cumberland OKs $557 Million for New Public Schools, FTCC Construction
The projects include new E.E. Smith High and J.W. Coon Elementary schools, and new Cumberland Hall at Fayetteville Technical Community College.
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. Laniyah Danyell Whitted
Colvin Funeral Home & Crematory…announces this earthly transition of Laniyah Danyell Whitted, of Fayetteville, NC, who departed this life on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at the age of 22. We extend our deepest condolences to the family…
Douglas Neil McCall
July 9, 1959 – August 3, 2026 Douglas Neil McCall, 67, of Bonneau, South Carolina, formerly ofFayetteville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully in his homeon August 3, 2026 after a brief illness. Doug was a 1977 graduate…
Karin Rosemarie Bowden
Colvin Funeral Home & Crematory…announces this earthly transition of Karin Rosemarie Bowden of Lumberton, NC, who departed this life on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at the age of 75. We extend our deepest condolences to the family…
Quincy Jackson Scarborough, Jr.
Quincy Jackson Scarborough, Jr., of Fayetteville, North Carolina, died on August 11, 2026, at the age of 96. Born to Quincy Jackson Scarborough Sr. and Stella Christine Scarborough (nee Matheson) into a prominent Fayetteville family whose North…
Mr. Thomas Ray Page
Colvin Funeral Home & Crematory…announces this earthly transition of Thomas Ray Page, of Fayetteville, NC, who departed this life on Friday, August 7, 2026, at the age of 71. We extend our deepest condolences to the family…