United Way of Cumberland County announced its next initiative — an “Over the Edge” fundraiser — on Tuesday evening as the organization celebrated its leadership givers at …
Cumberland County should transfer $2.7 million in federal funding from a sewer project to an affordable housing project, officials decided Monday afternoon.
The Cumberland Community Foundation on Monday gifted a $1 million grant to the local ServiceSource Foundation, a nonprofit organization committed to ensuring people with disabilities have the means …
A Fayetteville man has been charged in a fatal shooting at the Carolina Motor Inn on Saturday night, the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office said.
In this week’s notebook: Metronet names Telly Whitfield director of government affairs; the 2022 Community Stand Down Resource & Information Fair is set for Friday from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at V.F.W. Post 6018 at 116 Chance St.; Cumberland County Schools will host its annual Choice Fair on Dec. 3 from 9 a.m. to noon at E.E. Smith High School, 1800 Seabrook Road; Cumberland County is seeking information from providers interested in partnering with the county to provide white flag shelters for vulnerable and homeless populations during extreme winter weather situations.
Cumberland County Schools on Thursday night recognized about 115 employees who served in the Armed Forces and veterans who may still be serving during the district's fourth annual Veterans Day program at the Educational Resource Center.
A Hope Mills man was killed in a Thursday night shooting on Lawndale Street, the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office said. The Sheriff’s Office responded to the shooting at 7:18 p.m. A man with a …
Two years ago, cases of RSV plummeted dramatically across the nation as the COVID-19 pandemic shut down schools, daycares and businesses. Once restrictions started easing in the summer of 2021, …
Two incumbents and one newcomer were elected to the Cumberland County Board of Education on Tuesday, according to unofficial results. Three current members were seeking reelection but faced a …
Incumbent Diane Wheatley on Tuesday defeated veteran Democratic challenger Elmer Floyd for the N.C. House District 43 seat, according to unofficial returns. The district includes parts of central …
Two Democrats defeated two Republicans for at-large seats on the Cumberland County Board of Commissioners in Tuesday’s general election, according to unofficial returns from the county Board of Elections.
Democrat Val Applewhite on Tuesday defeated veteran Republican candidate Wesley Meredith for a seat in the North Carolina Senate representing District 19, according to unofficial returns. With all …
Democrat Ennis Wright will serve another term as Cumberland County sheriff after defeating Republican challenger LaRue Windham in Tuesday’s election, according to unofficial …
As the Veterans Day holiday approaches, the Judge E. Maurice Braswell Cumberland County Courthouse is bathed in green light as part of a national show of support for America’s …
The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners on Monday adopted a consent agenda that rejected funding proposals from local nonprofit organizations, approved acceptance of 11 offers for county-owned …
Three members of the Cumberland County Board of Education who are seeking reelection are being challenged by five political newcomers. The top three vote-getters will win seats on the …
A 20-year veteran of law enforcement who was fired over what he says were unfounded allegations of wrongdoing says he hopes to bring trust back to the Cumberland County Sheriff’s …
There was near gridlock just after noon in the parking lot of the Cliffdale Recreation Center on Saturday. Ten vehicles were lined up waiting to curbside vote, and the closer parking spots around …
The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners on Monday is expected to make the final vote to reject service proposals from local nonprofit organizations. On Feb. 28, the county received the …
Homicide detectives have made an arrest in the fatal shooting of a Fayetteville teen late Friday afternoon near Cattail Circle, the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office said. Sincere Devone …
Republican incumbent Richard Hudson is being challenged by Democratic state Sen. Ben Clark for the U.S. House District 9 seat. The newly drawn district includes part of Cumberland …
Republican incumbent David Rouzer is being challenged by Democratic state Rep. Charles Graham for the U.S. House District 7 seat. The newly drawn district includes Bladen, Robeson, Columbus, …
A Fayetteville man has been charged in the fatal shooting at the Coliseum Inn in April, the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office said in a release. Homicide detectives on Friday arrested …
In a 4-3 decision on Friday, the State Supreme Court upheld the original trial court order from Judge David Lee that the state must transfer the money necessary to fund years two and three of the Leandro Comprehensive Remedial Plan.
Republican Gloria Carrasco is running against Democratic incumbent Marvin Lucas for the N.C. House 42 seat. The district includes Spring Lake, Fort Bragg and part of Fayetteville.
