Broxie Pone says serving on the Cumberland County Board of Education has been a goal decades in the making.
Dasia Williams
Dasia Williams is CityView's K-12 education reporter. Before joining CityView, she worked as a digital content producer at the Chattanooga Times Free Press and also wrote for Open Campus Media and The Charlotte Observer.
Cumberland Schools Seeks $958K in Lottery Funds for 6 Repair Projects
The money pays for projects at Cumberland Mills and Ferguson-Easley elementaries, Douglas Byrd Middle, and Jack Britt, Pauline Jones and Terry Sanford high schools.
Why Chris Young Is Running for Cumberland County Board of Education
After more than two decades working in Cumberland County Schools, Chris Young says he’s seen what helps schools succeed—and where the district can improve.
Why Bryan Moore Is Running for Cumberland County Board of Education
After more than two decades helping families buy and sell homes across Cumberland County, Bryan Moore says he’s seen firsthand how closely a community’s schools are tied to its future.
Beyond the Bootcamp
Months after Fayetteville State University partnered with Cumberland County Schools to launch the AI Literacy Bootcamp for educators, the collaboration is earning recognition well beyond the district.
Why Tom Hatch Is Running for Cumberland County Board of Education
The retired Cumberland County Schools teacher and administrator discusses declining enrollment, school facilities, and strengthening the district’s middle schools.
A Look Inside Cumberland’s Reimagined Summer Camp for Gifted Students
At Cumberland County Schools’ summer enrichment camp, students build circuits, solve crimes, and explore curiosity—part of an effort to rethink what gifted education means.
Why Bradley Williams Is Running for Cumberland County Board of Education
The Reid Ross Classical School graduate discusses school closures, teacher retention, and his vision for preparing students for life after graduation.
‘Fast Track to Excellence’: Cumberland’s 4 Year-Round Schools Welcome Students Back
Students returned Thursday to Cumberland County’s year-round schools as their 2026-27 school year begins with new routines and fresh starts.
Cumberland Schools Violated Special Education Rules for Gray’s Creek Student
State says district didn’t consistently provide services for sixth-grade student, the latest failure by the district to follow special education requirements.

