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.
From Roofs to Roads, Fort Bragg Juggles $3 Billion in Maintenance Needs
As roof repairs and housing renovations continue, the military base is exploring a rideshare program for soldiers, adding dining options, and closing Stryker Golf Course.
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.
Drought, Rising Fuel Costs Strain North Carolina Farmers
Despite recent rainfall, the state is experiencing the worst drought in nearly two decades.
PWC Plans to Provide $57.6M in Electric Infrastructure for Titanium Factory
Fayetteville Public Works Commission plans to spend $2.02 billion for projects, including Project Aero, filtering “forever chemicals,” solar farms, and water and sewer service.
Cumberland County Proposes $656.5 Million Budget With No Tax Increase
Budget cuts 77 vacant positions while raising fees for health services, pet adoptions, and commercial waste disposal.
What You Need to Know About Fort Bragg’s All American Gate Closure
The 15,000 people who pass through the gate daily will need a new access point starting in early July. A $22 million rebuilding project will take up to 24 months to complete.
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Data Center Proposal Emerges as County Holds Hearing on Moratorium
A Cumberland County hearing about a temporary data center ban drew dozens of opponents, as a developer announced a project, and PWC’s CEO says a moratorium isn’t needed.
Upscale Hotel Development Proposed for Empty Lot Near County Courthouse
The Cumberland on Gillespie Street in downtown Fayetteville would have 126 rooms, a rooftop bar, and a signature restaurant and sit where Crown Event Center was supposed to be built.
Fayetteville Courts Developers to Reimagine 9-Acre Site Near Downtown
The city wants to transform the long‑studied Blount and Gillespie streets site into a mixed‑use district with housing, retail, and public space while preserving the historic E.E. Smith House.
Cumberland County Proposes Data Center Moratorium Ahead of Public Hearing
County commissioners host a public hearing on the moratorium on Monday. The proposal would prohibit new data center construction for a period of time.
Fayetteville’s Goodyear Tire Factory to Close in 2027
The manufacturing plant opened in 1969 and employs 1,700 people.
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