A sheriff's badge. This is a gold-colored, six-pointed star. It says "Sheriff" and "Cumberland County," and also says "Ennis Wright" and has a "1" toward the bottom. In the center is a seal of Cumberland County, North Carolina.
A logo portraying the badge of Cumberland County Sheriff Ennis Wright. Credit: Cumberland County Sheriff Office

Good morning. Nine people have applied to be the next Cumberland County sheriff, following the retirement in June of Sheriff Ennis Wright.

The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to pick a new sheriff at its meeting today. The meeting starts at 9 a.m. in room 118 of the Cumberland County Courthouse, at 117 Dick St. in Fayetteville. Read more in today’s top story.

Welcome to CityView Today. In today’s newsletter: Cumberland County had the 19th largest total of STI cases per 100,000 residents among all counties in the U.S. in 2023, according to an analysis from the telehealth company Invigor Medical. It ranked 10th among counties with populations between 200,000 and 499,999 residents. Plus, with a number of religious holidays coming up this month, we bring you a list of houses of worship in Cumberland County from our 2025-2026 edition of DestinationFAY, the ultimate guide to the Greater Fayetteville area and the county, released in June.

Thanks for reading,
Sarah Nagem
Editor for CityView

A sheriff's badge. This is a gold-colored, six-pointed star. It says "Sheriff" and "Cumberland County," and also says "Ennis Wright" and has a "1" toward the bottom. In the center is a seal of Cumberland County, North Carolina.
Credit: Cumberland County Sheriff Office

Nine people want to be Cumberland County’s next sheriff

The Board of Commissioners’ pick will serve the remainder of Ennis Wright’s term, which expires following the November 2026 general election.

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Pins with the HIV/AIDS red awareness ribbon, rainbows and the text "I'm fighting in the war against HIV/AIDS!" sit on a black table cloth
Credit: Morgan Casey / CityView

Cumberland County continues to struggle with high rates of STIs

“We have big city problems for such a small type of city and county,” said Alba Natale, a public health nursing supervisor for communicable diseases with the Cumberland County Department of Public Health.

a bell hangs in a church tower
Credit: Tony Wooten / CityView

Here’s your go-to guide to the places of worship in Cumberland County

Fayetteville’s rich religious landscape offers something for every faith and community.

Events

HUMMINGBIRDS IN N.C.: A BANDING DEMONSTRATION AND EXPERT Q&A

  • Where: Cape Fear Botanical Garden, 536 N. Eastern Blvd., Fayetteville
  • When: 9-11 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 12
  • What: Join us for an enlightening session on the hummingbirds of North Carolina, led by Susan Campbell, Science Director of the Cape Fear Bird Observatory.

TAI CHI IN THE GARDEN

  • Where: Cape Fear Botanical Garden, 536 N. Eastern Blvd., Fayetteville
  • When: 10-11:30 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 12
  • What: A Chinese martial art and system of calisthenics with very slow controlled movements taught by Rich Martin.

FAYETTEVILLE WOODPECKERS VS CAROLINA MUDCATS

  • Where: Segra Stadium, 460 Hay St., Fayetteville
  • When: 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 12
  • What: Watch the Fayetteville Woodpeckers face off against the Carolina Mudcats!

Find more events here.

Obituaries

Peggy Ann Sheppard Hodges

Peggy Ann Sheppard Hodges passed away on Monday, August 4.

Heidi Sigris Fitzpatrick

Heidi Sigrid Fitzpatrick, 84, passed away on Friday, August 1.

Charles Franklin Bell

Charles Franklin Bell, 86, passed away on Friday, August 1.

Find complete listings here.

Until tomorrow!

💼 More than 60 employers will be at the Fort Bragg Hiring Event from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, August 14, at the Iron Mike Conference & Catering Center at 2658 Rock Merritt Ave., Fort Bragg. The event, which is hosted by Disabled American Veterans and RecruitMilitary, is free to veterans, their spouses, active duty military personnel and members of the National Guard and Reserve.

~ Sarah