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The Cumberland County Courthouse. Two former executive directors of the Dogwood Festival are entangled in a legal battle around one former director's TikToks.
As two former Dogwood Festival executive directors continue their legal battle over whether one libeled the other on TikTok, one legal expert says the proceedings may have violated the defendant’s constitutional rights.
BILL KIRBY JR.
Call it the celebration of life of the long goodbye. He would have embraced this day when a daughter would tell us he was the father who “was my hero,” and when we would be reminded …
The water fountains at Gray's Creek Elementary School in Cumberland County are shut down because the water supply is contaminated with PFAS
GRAY’S CREEK — Cumberland County and the Fayetteville Public Works Commission are partnering to bring public water to Gray’s Creek and two elementary schools where residents have used specialized filters and bottled water for years to avoid exposure to toxic PFAS chemicals.
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Ms. Ernestine Felton
Ms. Ernestine Felton, age 85, of Fayetteville NC departed this earthly life on Friday, April 5th, 2024. Viewing will be held on Friday, April 19th, 2024,12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at Colvin Funeral Home. …
Ashley Deanna Garrett
Ashley Deanna Garrett, 26, of Fayetteville, passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. She was born in Fayetteville on July 28, 1997.  After obtaining her high school diploma she worked …
Jasper Junior Hussey
Jasper Junior Hussey of Spring Lake, NC passed away on April 12, 2024. He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Shirley Hussey, children; Michael Hussey, Teri Price , Sammy Hussey, four grand …
Ronnie Francis Thompson
Ronnie Francis Thompson, age 78, of the Gray's Creek Community near St. Paul's, passed away peacefully at his home on April 12, 2024. He was born on September 17, 1945, in Charlottesville, Virginia, …
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FSU WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Brown's stellar audition gets 'interim' tag removed

Tyreece Brown had about as successful an audition as possible for the head coaching job of the Fayetteville State women’s basketball team. Now that his "interim" tag has been removed, and the former men's star will work to guide the Broncos to a national championship.

EVENT RUNS APRIL 26-28
Fayetteville Dogwood Festival says its debts are paid
As the Fayetteville Dogwood Festival weathers a recent storm of controversy, difficulty and criticism, it has paid off $42,000 in debts from last year. The festival is April 26-28.
JIGSAW PUZZLE CONTEST
'Fastest puzzler' contest set for Saturday
Think you have what it takes to be the fastest puzzler at the library? Find out during East Regional Library’s friendly jigsaw puzzle contest, coming Saturday, April 13 at 3:30 p.m. …

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HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS
Sherrill, Pitts named Athletes of the Week

In a 17-0 win against Cape Fear, Sherrill scored six goals and had one assist.

Te’Vell Williams hired at E.E. Smith
E.E. Smith’s football tradition is as rich as any school’s in Cumberland County. But the Golden Bulls have fallen on hard times the past six years, with two winless seasons and two more with just a single win in that span.
‘SOMETIMES IT’S NOT GOING TO BE PRETTY’
In Spring Lake, disagreements over progress, fiscal health leave state agency miffed
State Treasurer Dale Folwell has made it clear: almost three years into the state’s takeover of the town of Spring Lake’s finances, he’s still unhappy with what he sees.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Cumberland County preparing to roll out mobile app for better residential engagement
Cumberland County residents will soon be getting an app where they can pay bills, apply for county jobs and learn about county services, County Manager Clarence Grier told county commissioners Thursday. 

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The Kruger Brothers bringing unique infusion of classical, folk music to Fayetteville

We are thrilled to welcome the Kruger Brothers to Fayetteville to perform alongside the FSO for this special program at 7:30 p.m. on April 20, 2024, at Seabrook Auditorium.

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Obituaries
 Wynona ((Harding)) Blount
Wynona Harding Blount, 92, of Fayetteville passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Elizabethtown Nursing Center. Wynona was born on December 10, 1931, in Cumberland County, to the late Lester …
Dr. David Jackson
Dr. David Jackson, 79, of 113 Tomahawk Trail, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at UNC Health Wayne Memorial Hospital with his loving family by his side. Funeral Services will be held …
Dennis Josh Brewington
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Faye Nell ((Smith)) Simmons
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Faye Nell Simmons, 77, of Hope Mills, died in Hope Mills, North Carolina on April 11, 2024.  Faye was born in Fort Payne, AL. on May 19, …
 Mrs. Violet Grey Lovick McNeill
 Mrs. Violet Grey Lovick McNeill, 92, of Fayetteville, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at Indigo Hall Retirement Community in Charleston, SC. A graveside service will be held Monday, April, …

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 A fun and creative evening was hosted by Matriarch Florals, inviting attendees to create floral crowns on Wednesday, Feb. 14, at the Dirtbag Ales Brewery & Taproom.

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