If elected officials for Fayetteville and Cumberland County can’t make a deal, state Sen. Tom McInnis plans to pass a law forcing them to merge call centers.
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 inPolitics & Government
Fayetteville, Cumberland Pass Resolutions on Merging 911 Services, But Remain Divided
The government entities disagree over who should be in charge of a joint 911 center. The city said a consultant should decide. The county commissioners want the county government in charge.
Posted inElections
State Board Rejects Complaint Against Cumberland Board of Elections Chair
State Board of Elections members commented the complaint shows personality conflicts in the Cumberland County elections office, and voted 3-2 that there wasn’t sufficient evidence that any laws were broken.
Posted inPolitics & Government
State Senator Pushing Fayetteville, Cumberland County to Merge 911 Systems
They don’t agree on who should run the consolidated service. Should it be the city or the county? State Sen. Tom McInnis is forcing them to figure it out.
Posted inElections
Cumberland County Elections Chair Faces Third Complaint in 13 Months
An employee of the Cumberland County Board of Elections accuses elections board Chair Linda Devore of interference and coercion, allegations Devore denies.
Posted inCourts & Justice
Cumberland Settles Lawsuit with Crown Event Center Architect for $650,000
Citing unpaid bills on the now-cancelled downtown performing arts and events center, EwingCole sued the county in October for $1.32 million.
Posted inEconomic Development
Cumberland County Enacts 6-Month Data Center Moratorium
Temporary ban gives the county time to create regulations for the massive computing facilities that have drawn opposition from some residents.
Posted inBusiness & Economy
Cumberland Commissioners to Vote Monday on Data Center Moratorium
The county proposes a six-month ban while it drafts an ordinance regulating data center developments.
Posted inEconomic Development
Cumberland County Again Considers Temporary Ban on Data Centers
The Board of Commissioners is to discuss a halt on data center construction on Thursday. It may vote on Monday to impose the temporary ban.
Posted inPolitics & Government
Fayetteville’s Youth Curfew Ended in May. It Could Return as Soon as June 22
Amid disagreement over the curfew, the City Council voted 7-2 to reinstate ordinance requiring people age 16 and younger to stay home between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m.
