Danielle Claire Golcher was gunned down in 2023 at a gas station along Bragg Boulevard. Two brothers were recently sentenced for the murder.
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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City Council Skirmish Over Data Center Rules
An attempt by the Fayetteville City Council to discuss data center policies ended after a sharp exchange between Council member Shaun McMillan and Mayor Mitch Colvin over who should take the lead.
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🗳️ ‘The Voters Have Spoken’
Troy McDuffie won the Democratic primary for Cumberland County Sheriff, defeating incumbent Johnathan Morgan and two other challengers.
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Cumberland County Wants to Avoid Taxpayer Sticker Shock
Cumberland County’s property tax values spiked 65% in the most recent revaluation, so commissioners hope doing them more frequently will avoid tax bill surprises.
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It’s Election Day in Cumberland County
Tuesday is Election Day for North Carolina’s primary, and voters across Cumberland County will cast ballots in local and state races.
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💰 Cumberland County Schools Wants $671M for 2026-27
Cumberland County Schools leaders unveiled a proposed $670.8 million budget for the 2026-27 school year that includes employee raises and a $6.5 million increase in county funding.
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🚔 Crime Is Down in Fayetteville
Fayetteville police Chief Roberto Bryan Jr. reported a citywide drop in crime but warned council members that juvenile offenses rose significantly in 2025.
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Cumberland County Wants to ‘Restart’ These 5 Schools
Cumberland County Schools approved applications for five schools to operate under the state’s Restart Model to address absenteeism and boost student achievement.
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🖥️ Data Centers Under Scrutiny in Cumberland County
Cumberland County commissioners are considering the county’s first data center ordinance, directing staff to draft definitions and performance standards ahead of a March hearing.
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🚸 ‘This Will Literally Hurt the Kids’
Concerned parents, educators, and community leaders filled a town hall focused on the Cumberland County school district’s decision to end year-round education at E.E. Miller Elementary.
