The State Board of Elections says Smith can bring new evidence to try to prove that the town clerk’s electioneering while on duty could have affected the outcome.
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Councilwoman Brenda McNair’s Former Opponent Files Ethics Complaint
The Ethics Commission met Monday to discuss the complaint from local activist Kathy Greggs, but will continue deliberations.
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State Senator Threatens to Sue Opponent for Defamation, Hints At Criminal Prosecution
Republican Sen. Tom McInnis contends Ray Daly, his challenger in the 2026 election, has lied about him.
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How Can the Lumbee Tribal Chairman Also Serve in the N.C. House?
Lumbee Tribal Chairman John Lowery filed to run for the N.C. House seat he was appointed to fill in October.
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Here Is Who Has Filed For Office in Cumberland County’s 2026 Elections
December 19 update: In the last hours of filing, Mario Benavente and William Wesley filed for county commissioner; Rob Hasty and Jonathan C. Strange filed for judge; and Venus de la Cruz, Ronald Pittman, and Clarence Goins filed for the legislature.
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Did Godwin’s Town Clerk Illegally Tell Voters Who to Vote For?
Dennis Smith Sr., father of professional basketball player Dennis Smith Jr., wants a new election for a seat on the town’s Board of Commissioners.
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Kirk deViere Elected to Second Consecutive Term as Chair of Cumberland Board of Commissioners
The county commissioners typically pick a new chair each year instead of reelecting the previous chair.
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Three New Fayetteville Council Members, One Clear Message: Accountability Starts Now
Fayetteville elected Stephon Ferguson, Antonio Jones, and Shaun McMillan to city council, pledging transparency, accountability, economic opportunity, and responsive governance rooted in community engagement.
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THE KIRBY FILE: ‘Landslide’ victory in Fayetteville mayoral race, longtime politico says, but close in Hope Mills and Spring Lake
Bill Kirby Jr.’s notes from the week.
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Newly elected Spring Lake leadership reflect on 2025 election cycle
Spring Lake will see a mix of new and returning faces to the board of commissioners.