Why Veronica Jones Is Running for Cumberland County Board of Commissioners
The first-term incumbent focuses on public safety, education, and responsible growth and infrastructure.
Why Greg West Is Running for Cumberland County Board of Commissioners
The 24-year school board member says he will prioritize education, infrastructure, and economic development if he moves to the county commission.
Why Ron Ross Is Running for Cumberland County Board of Commissioners
The Gray’s Creek community activist is focused on fiscal responsibility, stronger communities, and smart growth.
Bus Mechanic Quits, Prompting Scrutiny of School Transportation Department
The public resignation prompted former employees to speak out about working conditions, leadership, and morale. Cumberland County Schools hired a law firm to investigate.
Fayetteville State Lands $10M Award to Build Defense-Focused AI Program
FSU plans to use the five-year award to expand artificial intelligence research, develop a new doctoral program, and strengthen defense research near Fort Bragg.
Cumberland County Schools Considers Ending Minority Contracting Goals
The Cumberland County Board of Education has taken the first step toward eliminating formal contracting goals for businesses owned by women, minorities, and disabled people after state lawmakers dismantled the framework supporting those requirements.
Cumberland Students Will Be Allowed to Leave School for Religious Instruction
The Cumberland County Board of Education unanimously advanced a policy Tuesday that allows students to leave school one hour per week for religious instruction.
More Education Coverage
How 4 Cumberland County Schools Improved Test Scores
Four principals explain how data-driven instruction, intervention blocks, tutoring, and student engagement helped their schools improve on state accountability results.
Cumberland Schools Names 2027 Teachers, Principals of the Year
4 Cumberland County Schools educators receive the district’s top teaching and school leadership honors at the Premier Professionals Gala.
7 Fewer Low-Performing Schools in Cumberland County As Test Scores Rise
Cumberland County Schools improves proficiency in every tested subject, number of low-performing schools falls from 27 to 20 in new state accountability ratings.
Why Franklin Crockett Is Running for Cumberland County Board of Education
The school resource officer, military veteran, and Cumberland County Schools parent discusses student achievement, teacher retention, school safety, and accountability.
Make Or Break
Ninth graders in N.C. are held back more often than students in other parts of the country. How can schools ensure they’re ready to move on?
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