Contradicting previous statements that he would not seek a fifth term as mayor of Fayetteville, Mayor Mitch Colvin filed for reelection Friday morning.
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 inWeather, News, Politics & Government
The Trump administration canceled Fayetteville flood-prevention money. Lawsuit seeks to restore it
A Trump-created FEMA program allocated $18 million to Fayetteville and Cumberland County. In April, the Trump administration shut it down.
Posted inCourts & Justice, Elections, News, Politics & Government
County commissioners to pick new Cumberland sheriff on Aug. 11
Applications due Aug. 4. Appointee to replace former Sheriff Ennis Wright, who retired June 30
Posted inEducation
New Cumberland County Schools superintendent aims to repeat successes
Eric Bracy has a track record of boosting student performance. Can he do it again?
Posted inElections
20 candidates emerge for Cumberland County town boards on first day of filing
Freddie de la Cruz, Kathy Jensen and Mario Benavente file for Fayetteville mayor
Posted inElections
Want to run for mayor or your town board or city council? Election filing starts on Monday
Four people already running for Fayetteville mayor
Posted inElections
Kim Hardy of Cumberland County announces campaign for 7th Congressional District
The Democrat wants to unseat Republican U.S. Rep. David Rouzer of Wilmington
Posted inCourts & Justice, Business & Economy, Culture, News, Politics & Government
Cumberland commissioners cancel contract for $33 million parking deck by courthouse
Deck would have had 1,100 spaces and served a proposed county office building
Posted inElections
Republican majority takes over Cumberland County Board of Elections
New chair aims to improve operations. Law bans independent and third party voters from serving
Posted inBusiness & Economy
Fayetteville PWC approves bigger discount for new employers’ electricity
The discount is designed to persuade employers to bring or expand their operations in the Fayetteville area and to buy their electricity from the PWC.
