After Tough Questions, City Council OKs $13.66M Bid for Sports Complex
Fayetteville City Council approved a $13.66 million contract to build the McArthur Road Sports Complex after an hour of scrutiny over contractor experience.
Project Bringing Water Service to 2 Gray’s Creek Schools 60% Complete
The $11 million project includes more than 3 miles of pipe to replace drinking water wells contaminated with PFAS forever chemicals.
Roy Cooper Talks Iran War, Low Prices, Health Care, Data Centers in Fayetteville Stop
The Democratic former governor, now running for U.S. Senate, says the 2026 campaign ‘is going to be a tough, close race’ against Republican Michael Whatley.
Ethics Panel Dismisses Complaint Against City Councilmember Brenda McNair
The Fayetteville Ethics Commission threw out two complaints on March 30. Now, the woman who filed one of them is taking her case to the state Attorney General’s office.
After Troubled Build, Fayetteville’s New Tennis Center Gets Public Preview
One of the contractors left the job unfinished, triggering a lawsuit, a state audit, and a criminal probe that continues as The Courts at Glenville Lake gets ready to welcome visitors.
Complaints Filed Against 2 GOP Members of Cumberland County Elections Board
Watchdog blasts leadership of elections board chair, questions legality of $25,000 donation by board secretary, in complaints to State Board of Elections.
Off-Duty Cumberland County Sheriff’s Deputy Killed in Domestic Dispute
Sheriff’s office praises Capt. Adam Bean as a leader ‘with integrity, compassion, and strength’ as investigation continues into his shooting death late Friday.
More Politics & Government Coverage
Hundreds Rally in Fayetteville for Nationwide ‘No Kings’ Day of Action
The crowd in Fayetteville joins nationwide ‘No Kings’ demonstrations, urging stronger protections for democracy and rallying against the Trump administration.
Fayetteville Leads with Diversion Program to Get People Help Instead of Jail
State officials want to replicate the Fayetteville Police Department’s law enforcement-assisted diversion program across North Carolina.
PWC OKs $133.7 Million Project to Filter ‘Forever Chemicals’ from Water
The building-sized filter systems are for the P.O. Hoffer and the Glennville Lake water treatment facilities.
3 Commissioners Back Data Center Moratorium As Public Opposition Intensifies
Dozens of residents asked Cumberland County to limit data centers to make time to establish regulations during a public hearing on Monday.
Fayetteville, Cumberland County Ask State Lawmakers for $126 Million
Will lawmakers bring home the bacon for schools, county-wide water, an aquatic center, the Cape Fear River Trail, and other needs and amenities?
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