A man has been charged with second-degree murder in the death of his father following a domestic dispute Monday night, the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office said. Around 10:46 p.m., …
April 2022
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City Council considers changes to downtown paid parking during special events, ball games
The Fayetteville City Council during a Monday night work session decided by split vote to change its downtown paid parking from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. to 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. during special events and baseball …
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Commissioners approve $82.5M budget ordinance for multi-purpose event center
The Cumberland County commissioners on Monday approved an $82.5 million resolution of intent as part of a capital project budget ordinance for construction of a multi-purpose event center to replace the aging county arena and theater at the Crown Complex by 2025.
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Bonnie Gayle ((Rosam)) Berta
On April 2, 2022, Bonnie (Rosam) Berta of Fayetteville, NC passed away unexpectedly at her home. Born and raised in Key West, Florida the Conch (native Key Wester), Bonnie graduated from Key …
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Leonard B. Melton III
Leonard B. Melton III, 75, of Fayetteville passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2022. Leonard is survived by his beloved wife, Janice Melton of the home and his son, Leonard B. Melton IV of …
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Yong Santiago
Mrs. Yong Suk Santiago, 68, of Fayetteville, passed away a little after midnight on Thursday, March 31, 2022, and took her walk to heaven after losing her 3 ½ year battle to stage 4 gastric cancer.
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Betty ((Blackwell)) Tucker
Betty Tucker, 88, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, daughter, sister and aunt joined her husband and was welcomed into Heaven by Our Heavenly Father. Betty passed away on …
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Cavanna Rose Ennis Hamilton
Cavanna Rose Ennis Hamilton, 69, of Fayetteville passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2022. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time. Online condolences may be left …
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Late Fayetteville businessman honored with $1.5M gift to Methodist University
Frank P. Stout – an orthodontist, businessman and philanthropist – has been honored with a $1.5 million gift by his family to Methodist University, officials said Monday. The university also announced that it will recognize Stout by naming two buildings in his honor: the physician assistant academic building and the medical lecture hall.
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Cumberland sheriff IDs man in April 1 fatal shooting
The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office has identified a man who was found dead of a gunshot wound Friday near Davis and Holland streets. Detectives with the Homicide Unit said the man was 33-year-old Devon Tarik Logan of Fayetteville.