Five members of the Cumberland County Schools leadership team with a combined 163 years of experience are retiring before the new school year starts.
Michael Futch | Staff Writer
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City Council reduces speed limit to 45 mph on 3 Fayetteville roads
Drivers on parts of Cliffdale Road, Pamalee Drive and Stoney Point Road will have to slow down soon to avoid risking a speeding ticket. The Fayetteville City Council has approved reducing the speed limit to 45 mph on parts of those three streets.
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Incentives approved for homebuilder that would bring 189 jobs to Fayetteville
A national homebuilder would create 189 jobs in Fayetteville and build a factory to make trusses and other construction components, according to a report presented to the City Council.
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Cumberland County schools raise lunch prices for first time since 2017
The price of lunch for some students in Cumberland County public schools will go up for the first time since 2017. The 50-cent increase will take effect this fall for students who have previously …
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Only 2 speakers turn out for hearing on Fayetteville police oversight, public safety
A candidate for Fayetteville City Council appealed for more oversight of the Police Department during a public hearing Wednesday night. Mario Benavente, who is running for the District 3 seat, …
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Fayetteville native son Morray headlines inaugural Juneteenth Jubilee
Music, arts and crafts, food trucks and poetry will highlight Fayetteville’s first Juneteenth Jubilee this weekend. The celebration will be Saturday and Sunday at Festival Park at 335 Ray …
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Cumberland school board votes to close Lillian Black Elementary, Ireland Drive Middle schools
Lillian Black Elementary and Ireland Drive Middle schools will close after a unanimous vote by the Cumberland County Board of Education on Tuesday night.
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Fayetteville City Council approves $249 million budget with no tax hike
The Fayetteville City Council on Monday approved a $249.17 million budget for fiscal year 2022-23 by a unanimous vote during its monthly meeting at City Hall.
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Temperature expected to reach 104 degrees Tuesday
Fayetteville is in the midst of a heat wave — one that can be dangerous for residents who do not have access to air conditioning. In response to the high temperatures this week, Cumberland …
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Candidates field questions during NAACP forum
Residents had the opportunity Sunday afternoon to hear from candidates running for mayor and the Fayetteville City Council during a forum sponsored by the Fayetteville branch of the …
