Good morning. The candidate filing period for the 2026 election ended Friday. So, who’s running for what in Cumberland County?
Thirteen candidates want to nab two at-large seats and two District 1 seats on the Board of Commissioners. Three Democrats and one Republican are challenging Sheriff Johnathan Morgan. And District Attorney Billy West is running unopposed. Read more in today’s lead story.
Welcome to CityView Today. Now that colder weather has arrived, leaders of Cumberland County Schools say the district is prepared for freezing temperatures, snow, and hazardous road conditions. Also, how did the Tupac Shakur, the rapper still omnipresent three decades after his death, come to rest in a Lumberton grave? Journalist Jeff Pearlman went down to Robeson County to find out.
Thanks for reading,
Sarah Nagem
Editor for CityView
Here’s Who Is Running in Cumberland County’s 2026 Elections
We now know the complete list of candidates. The primary election is Mach 3.
More from CityView
How Cumberland County Schools Prepare for Winter
The district’s efforts include coordination among transportation, maintenance, and school leadership teams, along with local emergency management officials and the National Weather Service.
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The Many Lives of Tupac Shakur
Read an excerpt from the book Only God Can Judge Me: The Many Lives of Tupac Shakur, by Jeff Pearlman.
Events
SANTA PHOTOS
- Where: Cross Creek Mall, 419 Cross Creek Mall, Fayetteville
- When: 1 a.m.-8 p.m. today
- What: Experience the magic of the holiday season and create lifelong holiday memories by visiting Santa’s Workshop!
HOLIDAY LIGHTS AT THE GARDEN
- Where: Cape Fear Botanical Garden, 536 N Eastern Blvd., Fayetteville
- When: 5-9 p.m. today
- What: Step into an immersive, walk-through wonderland filled with thousands of twinkling lights and dazzling displays that will transport you into the heart of the season.
CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK
- Where: Arnette Park, 2165 Wilmington Highway, Fayetteville
- When: 6-9 p.m. today
- What: Remain comfortably in your vehicle and drive through the park while taking in the sights and sounds of the Christmas season.
Obituaries
Theresa “Terri” Taylor
Theresa Lynn “Terri” Taylor, 51, passed away on Monday, December 15.
Raquel Denise Langer
Raquel Denise Langer, 57, passed away on Tuesday, December 16.
Michael Lee Berryhill
Michael Lee Berryhill, 66, passed away at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.
Until tomorrow!
🏛️ Cumberland County government offices will be closed from December 24-26. Public library locations will close at 6 p.m. December 23 and reopen December 29. Government offices and libraries will also be closed on January 1.
