Elections Director Angie Amaro was put on leave following a Cumberland County Board of Elections meeting on Thursday.
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 inEnergy
Errant Animals Caused 222 Power Outages for Fayetteville PWC Customers in 2025
There were four major power failures in 2025 and hundreds of smaller ones thanks to crispy critters, equipment failure, falling trees, and contractors.
Posted inElections
Cumberland County Elections Director Targeted for Termination
The Republican majority of the Cumberland County Board of Elections asked the state director to fire county Elections Director Angie Amaro.
Posted inNews
Cumberland Commissioners Schedule Hearing on Data Center Moratorium
The public can comment on plans for a temporary ban during the hearing on May 18.
Posted inElections
Complaint Dismissed Against Cumberland County Elections Board Chair
In a 3-2 vote, the N.C. Board of Elections said it lacked evidence that Linda Devore, the GOP chair of the Cumberland County Board of Elections, violated election laws or behaved inappropriately.
Posted inBusiness & Economy
Cumberland County Commissioners to Consider Data Center Moratorium
Commissioners will discuss a draft moratorium on Thursday. A vote on a temporary ban on data centers could come following a public hearing in May.
Posted inNews
County to Temporarily Reopen Courthouse Parking Lot
The lot will soon offer 100 spaces as Commissioners Chair Kirk deViere says an announcement on what happens next at the site could come in May.
Posted inMilitary
N.C. Woman Charged with Leaking Military Secrets to ‘Fort Bragg Cartel’ Author
Former Delta Force civilian employee Courtney Williams spoke to investigative reporter Seth Harp from 2022 to 2025. The FBI arrested her Tuesday.
Posted inEnvironment
Project Bringing Water Service to 2 Gray’s Creek Schools 60% Complete
The $11 million project includes more than 3 miles of pipe to replace drinking water wells contaminated with PFAS forever chemicals.
Posted inElections
Roy Cooper Talks Iran War, Low Prices, Health Care, Data Centers in Fayetteville Stop
The Democratic former governor, now running for U.S. Senate, says the 2026 campaign ‘is going to be a tough, close race’ against Republican Michael Whatley.
