Charles Evans and Veronica Jones will face Republicans Greg West and Ron Ross in the November election for the two at-large seats on the Cumberland County Board of Commissioners.
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.
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Glenn Adams, Sheila Cuffee Win Democratic Primary
They are unopposed in the general election in November, so they are almost guaranteed to take office in December in the District 1 seats on the Cumberland County Board of Commissioners.
Posted inPolitics & Government
County to Appraise Property Every 6 Years to Blunt Taxpayer Sticker Shock
Cumberland County’s property tax values spiked 65% in the most recent revaluation, so commissioners hope doing them more frequently will avoid tax bill surprises.
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Cumberland County Commission, District 1: Sheila Cuffee
CityView interviewed the five Democratic candidates for Cumberland County Board of Commissioners District 1.
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Cumberland County Commission, District 1: Terri Thomas
CityView interviewed the five candidates in the 2026 Democratic primary for Cumberland County District 1. Below are the questions and answers for Terri Thomas. Interviews with the other candidates: Glenn Adams (incumbent) Sheila Cuffee Garry ‘Moe’ Murray Larry Wright Sr. Candidate: Terri Thomas Elected office experience: none CityView: If elected, what are three things you […]
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Cumberland County Commission, District 1: Larry Wright Sr.
CityView interviewed the five candidates in the 2026 Democratic primary for Cumberland County District 1. Below are the questions and answers for Larry Wright Sr. Interviews with the other candidates: Glenn Adams (incumbent) Sheila Cuffee Garry ‘Moe’ Murray Terri Thomas Candidate: Larry Wright Sr. Elected office experience: four terms (nearly nine years) on the Fayetteville […]
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Cumberland County Commission, District 1: Garry ‘Moe’ Murray
CityView interviewed the five candidates in the 2026 Democratic primary for Cumberland County District 1. Below are the questions and answers for candidate Garry “Moe” Murray. Interviews with the other candidates: Glenn Adams (incumbent) Sheila Cuffee Terri Thomas Larry Wright Sr. Candidate: Garry “Moe” Murray Elected office experience: none CityView: If elected, what are three […]
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Cumberland County Commission, District 1: Glenn Adams
CityView interviewed the five Democratic candidates for Cumberland County Board of Commissioners District 1.
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State Board Rejects Request for Election Do-Over in Godwin
But the board sends evidence of potential illegal activity in the election to prosecutors for further review.
Posted inEnergy
Despite Opposition, Fayetteville PWC Approves Boost in Electricity Prices
New Public Works Commission electricity fees and rates start on May 1, with a second increase in May 2027.
