The first-term incumbent focuses on public safety, education, and responsible growth and infrastructure.
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
Why Greg West Is Running for Cumberland County Board of Commissioners
The 24-year school board member says he will prioritize education, infrastructure, and economic development if he moves to the county commission.
Posted inElections
Why Ron Ross Is Running for Cumberland County Board of Commissioners
The Gray’s Creek community activist is focused on fiscal responsibility, stronger communities, and smart growth.
Posted inPolitics & Government
Cumberland County Proposes Tight Restrictions for Data Centers
The ordinance would regulate the location and visibility of data centers, how much noise they make, proximity to neighbors, water use, and other aspects of the facilities.
Posted inNews
Cumberland County Closes Crown Arena, Theatre Over Structural Flaws
The project manager said large portions need to be demolished, likely ballooning the $80 million to $100 million cost of a planned renovation.
Posted inEconomic Development
State Grant Seals Deal for SteelFab to Add 42 Jobs in Fayetteville
With a $22 million expansion, the former Hercules Steel plant on Country Club Drive will add 129,000 square feet and have about 130 workers.
Posted inEnvironment
Chemours to Pay $455 Million for Fayetteville Works Contamination
The company will pay the sum over the next 15 years for contamination caused by its plant on the border of Cumberland and Bladen counties.
Posted inCourts & Justice
Trooper Indicted for Murder in Shooting Death of Cumberland County Deputy
Sheriff’s Capt. Adam Bean was killed on March 27. N.C. State Highway Patrol Sgt. Nekime Matu Oxendine is being held without bail.
Posted inEnvironment
Cumberland County Close to Settling Forever Chemicals Lawsuit With Chemours
A judge ruled in 2025 that DuPoint and Chemours contaminated drinking water in the county. Now, it’s a question of how much the companies will pay in damages.
Posted inNews
Cumberland Approves $1.72M Sound System Contract for Crown Coliseum
The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners OK’d the contract with an out-of-state firm despite a Fayetteville business suing over the bid process.
