$145 million project downtown to replace theater and arena at Crown Complex.
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
Jill Biden and J.D. Vance coming to Fayetteville area Friday for separate campaign stops
Here’s how to see the president’s wife and the vice presidential candidate
Posted inBusiness & Economy, News, Politics & Government
Public Works Commission approves bid for its third solar farm
The Public Works Commission plans to build its third solar farm in Grays Creek near Rockfish Creek and the Cape Fear River. Two more new solar farms are coming in the next several years.
Posted inBusiness & Economy, News, Health, Politics & Government
Cumberland County bans vaping on county property, also gives extra pay to employees
$50 fine for e-cigarette or vape pen use at libraries, the courthouse, other places
Posted inElections
Bill Clinton stumps for Harris while Congress members campaign for Trump in Cumberland County
Former President Bill Clinton campaigned in Fayetteville on Friday and Saturday for Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris. Four Republican members of Congress from Florida campaigned for Republican Donald Trump in Grays Creek.
Posted inCourts & Justice
Kidnapping sentence overturned in Fayetteville’s ‘strumpet’ murder case
Michael John Moore Sr. will remain in prison for the rest of his life for killing his wife, Wendy.
Posted inElections
Bill Clinton to headline Democratic events in Fayetteville as early voting gets underway
Early voting starts Thursday morning across the state and at eight locations across Fayetteville and Cumberland County. See where you can cast your ballot.
Posted inCulture, News, Community events
New director of Fayetteville Dogwood Festival resigns after 10 days
The sudden departure on Thursday of Jim Long Jr. is the latest twist in a challenging and drama-filled period for the city’s major spring festival.
Posted inHealth, Politics & Government
Cumberland commissioners plan vaping ban on county property
The board gave preliminary approval to an ordinance to ban vaping. Final approval is expected Oct. 21. Violators could be fined $50.
Posted inBusiness & Economy, Politics & Government
Cumberland County property tax values expected to jump in 2025
In 2025, the tax value of most people’s homes and commercial property in Cumberland County — and their property tax bills — are expected to jump significantly with revaluations.
