Fayetteville, Cumberland County Passes Resolutions on Merging 911 Services, But Remains 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.
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.
Fayetteville City Council Adopts $327 Million Budget That Avoids a Tax Increase
A tense budget season was marked by missed deadlines and disagreements as Mayor Mitch Colvin pushed against a property tax hike.
North Carolina, the Wild West of Hemp
Hemp businesses operate without regulation, but worry about raids. State officials, meanwhile, say they lack tools to protect public health.
State Senator Pushing Fayetteville, Cumberland County to Merge Their 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.
Lumbee Tribe Rejects Amendment Opening the Door for a Casino
Tribal leaders said a casino could bring jobs to rural southeastern N.C., but critics worried about speed and transparency.
Fayetteville Council Reinstates Youth Curfew
The ordinance restricts teens 16 and under after 11 p.m., penalizing adults—not juveniles—as council members clash over whether the policy protects or harms youth.
More Politics & Government Coverage
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.
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.
Casino Vote Divides Lumbee Tribe
Some tribal members say they support gaming but question who should hold the power to make big decisions.
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.
Haymount Sober Home Shuts Down After Violations, Resident Outcry
A zoning violation and weeks of neighborhood opposition ended plans for a transitional living facility on Rollingwood Circle.
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