Cumberland County is looking for five sites for the Unhoused Support Center after opposition to locating it on Hawley Lane near downtown Fayetteville.
Paul Woolverton
Paul Woolverton is CityView's senior reporter, covering courts, local politics, and Cumberland County affairs. He joined CityView from The Fayetteville Observer, where he worked for more than 30 years. He can be reached at pwoolverton@cityviewnc.com.
Posted inElections
‘We Need Change’: Cumberland Early Voting Starts With Lines of Excited Voters
The first day of in-person early voting experienced a big increase over four years ago. Seven sites in the county host early voting through October 31.
Posted inElections
Cumberland Commissioner Candidates Talk Data Centers, Taxes, Clean Water
Four candidates took part in a Greater Fayetteville Chamber forum, discussing forever chemicals, school funding, collaboration and more.
Posted inWeather
Severe Weather Damages Homes, Businesses Across Northern Fayetteville
Storm damages homes, Skibo Road retail area on Sunday as remains of Isaias move through. One person in an overturned van was injured, officials said.
Posted inPolitics & Government
State Auditor Dave Boliek on His Fayetteville Ties, Local Investigations
The attorney turned Republican officeholder discusses why he still sees Fayetteville as home, and now-closed investigations of the sheriff’s office and Hope Mills.
Posted inNews
Cumberland Sheriff Johnathan Morgan’s Legacy: Better Pay for Young Deputies
The sheriff retires December 1 after nearly 16 months as the county’s top cop and 30 years in law enforcement. He’s considering a return to volunteer firefighting.
Posted inElections
Fayetteville Man Charged With Vandalizing 6 Campaign Signs
Jeffrey Allen Ivey, who is jailed without bond, faces six misdemeanor charges for allegedly damaging signs at a busy Fayetteville intersection.
Posted inEnvironment
Cumberland to Spend $1.3 Million to Find Clean Water for Cedar Creek
The project is an early step to replace water sources contaminated with forever chemicals. Engineers will evaluate groundwater, existing municipal water, and the Cape Fear River.
Posted inElections
Why Charles Evans Is Running for Cumberland County Board of Commissioners
The former commissioner says he is concerned about government transparency, unfinished projects, water and infrastructure, and rising tax bills.
Posted inElections
Why Veronica Jones Is Running for Cumberland County Board of Commissioners
The first-term incumbent focuses on public safety, education, and responsible growth and infrastructure.
