Good morning. The candidate filing period for the 2026 elections opened on Monday and ends on Friday, December 19. Our Senior Reporter Paul Woolverton has compiled a list of those who have filed for seats in Cumberland County. Read our lead story for the list, which will be updated as candidates file.

Welcome to CityView Today. In today’s newsletter, the Fayetteville Police Department is asking the public for help identifying a woman whose body was dropped off at a local funeral home in May without documentation or explanation. Investigators say they do not suspect foul play but hope “to restore this woman’s identity and provide her family with the information and services she and they deserve.” Plus, Senior Columnist Bill Kirby Jr. returns with his Friday notes column.

Thanks for reading,
Valeria Cloës
Magazine Editor & Lead Copy Editor

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Here Is Who Has Filed For Office in Cumberland County’s 2026 Elections

Seats for county commissioner, sheriff, courts, the legislature, Congress, and others will be on the ballots.

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Fayetteville Police Seek Help Identifying Woman Whose Body Was Left at Funeral Home

Fayetteville police seek public help identifying an elderly woman left at a funeral home; no foul play suspected, digital image released to restore her identity and dignity.

A Black man in a suit raises his right hand as he's sworn in to his position on city council.
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THE KIRBY FILE: Freshman Councilman Brings Confident Resolve of Commitment to City Government

Bill Kirby Jr.’s notes from the week.

Events

HOLIDAY LIGHTS IN THE GARDEN

  • Where: Cape Fear Botanical Garden, 536 N. Eastern Blvd., Fayetteville
  • When: 5-9 p.m. today
  • What: Join us for a favorite holiday tradition featuring lights, decorations, Santa Claus, the Grinch, entertainment, s’mores, and more.

CANDLE LIGHT AND CAROLS

  • Where: Weymouth Center for the Arts & Humanities, 555 E. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines
  • When: 6-8 p.m. today
  • What: The Women of Weymouth invite you to kick off Weymouth’s annual holiday celebration with this casual, adults-only get-together.

FAYETTEVILLE MARKSMEN VS PEORIA RIVERMEN

  • Where: Crown Coliseum, 1960 Coliseum Drive, Fayetteville
  • When: 7 p.m. today
  • What: Watch as the Fayetteville Marksmen face off against the Peoria Rivermen!

Find more events here.

Obituaries

Henry Lee Stallworth Jr.

Henry Lee Stallworth, 87, passed away on Sunday, November 30.

Michael Brown

Michael Brown, 70, passed away on Saturday, October 18.

Barbara Gurganious Schultz

Barbara Gurganious Schultz, 85, passed away on Sunday, November 30.

Find complete listings here.

Until tomorrow!

🥶 Warming centers across the county will be open today because of below-freezing temperatures. Click here for a list of locations and times.

~ Valeria

Valeria Cloës is the magazine editor and lead copy editor for CityView. She has worked across daily and weekly news publications and magazines in North Carolina. She is trilingual, speaking fluent Spanish, French, and English.