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.
Lexi Solomon
Lexi Solomon is a government accountability reporter at CityView, focusing on the Cumberland County Board of Commissioners and the school board. She grew up in Williamsburg, Virginia, and received degrees in Russian and National Security & Foreign Affairs in 2022 from Virginia Tech. Before joining CityView, she worked at The Fayetteville Observer as a crime reporter and government watchdog reporter. She enjoys hiking, reading and traveling in her free time.
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‘Thank you, thank you, thank you’: Cumberland County teacher recognized for saving student’s life
Before getting their first preview of next year’s budget, members of the Cumberland County Board of Education took two pauses at their Tuesday meeting — one to honor a life saved, and one to honor three lives lost.
Posted inNews, Education
What you need to know about Cumberland County Schools’ proposed $602 million budget for next year
The Cumberland County Board of Education will receive Tuesday Superintendent Dr. Marvin Connelly Jr.’s proposed $602.3 million budget for fiscal year 2024-25.
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How two former executive directors of the Fayetteville Dogwood Festival became embroiled in a lawsuit
With three weeks to go until Fayetteville’s Dogwood Festival — without an executive director — two former festival executive directors have become tangled in a legal battle surrounding accusations on social media posts.
Posted inEducation
In the E.E. Smith debate, could a real estate investor have the answer?
In the latest chapter of the years-long saga surrounding E.E. Smith High School’s relocation, a local real estate investor has offered two parcels in the Murchison Road area — but Cumberland County officials don’t appear interested.
Posted inNews, Environment
‘It’s terrible’: Cumberland County officials seek strategies to minimize illegal dumping
Ask Solid Waste Management Operation Supervisor Tim Middleton about the state of illegal dumping in Cumberland County, and he’ll immediately shake his head and sigh.
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County board addresses ‘selfish and lazy’ illegal dumping
Cumberland County Commissioner Jimmy Keefe had some choice words for illegal dumpers at Monday’s board of commissioners meeting.
Posted inElections, News
How six Cumberland County commissioner candidates plan to come out on top in November
With the results of the March 5 primary confirmed after a recount last week, the candidates for the November race for three Cumberland County Board of Commissioners seats are finally set.
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Cumberland County commissioners to consider changing sales tax distribution
Cumberland County commissioners will consider a resolution Monday that would change the county’s sales tax distribution method, according to a March 26 memorandum from County Attorney Rick Moorefield.
Posted inEducation, News
How social worker Shannon Sykes is making a difference in Cumberland County schools
As North Carolina’s School Social Work Month wraps up, Cumberland County public schools are celebrating two of the best of the profession.