Democrats won races across the county, flipping a state House seat and winning two commissioner races. They fell short of unseating a longtime state senator.
Matt Hennie
Matt Hennie is CityView's editor-in-chief. Before joining CityView in January 2026, he covered state politics for Courier Texas and was editor-in-chief of Phoenix New Times. He spent much of his career covering local news in Atlanta, where he served as co-publisher of Project Q Atlanta, a digital news site covering LGTBQ+ issues he launched in 2008.
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Fayetteville May Get a Data Center Moratorium After All
City Council votes to schedule a public hearing for a data center moratorium while it also continues to refine a proposed ordinance to regulate the massive facilities.
Posted inSeen @ The Scene
Photos: J. Cole Comes Home to Fayetteville for Sold-Out Show
The artist ends ‘The Fall-Off Tour’ in North America with a packed performance at the Crown Coliseum that includes PJ and Petey Pablo.
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Column: Get Ready for Turkey Leg Season in Fayetteville
The September issue of CityView magazine explores fall events, including a preview of the International Folk Festival and details on other outdoor festivals and parties.
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Top 45 Things to Do This September in Fayetteville
Enjoy festivals, comedy shows, charity runs, 9/11 remembrances, the Cumberland County Fair, the 48th Annual International Folk Festival, and much more across Cumberland County.
Posted inSeen @ The Scene
Photos: Hundreds Turn Out for Inaugural ‘Dogwood Nights’
‘Back to School” bash kicks off Fayetteville Dogwood Festival’s new event series, which fills Hay Street in downtown on the second Saturday each month.
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Column: CityView’s August Magazine Gets You Back-to-School Ready
The new issue includes an interview with Superintendent Eric Bracy, a back-to-school guide, and columnists on classroom nostalgia, teachers, parenting, and books.
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Top 30 Things to Do This August in Fayetteville
Enjoy strolls downtown, game night outdoors, the last Woodpeckers’ homestand, exotic animals, and so much more with these events across Cumberland County.
Posted inSeen @ The Scene
Photos: Fort Bragg Beats Team Fayetteville During United Way Classic
Inaugural event raises about $25,000 for local charities in a basketball game pitting military members against first responders.
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Photos: Thousands Enjoy Dogwood Festival in Downtown Fayetteville
Organizer, city leaders call the event a success as City Council approves $75,000 to steady Dogwood’s finances.
