Cumberland Commissioners Pick Contractors to Rehab Crown Arena, Theatre
In a 5-1 vote, the Board of Commissioners chose T.A. Loving of Goldsboro and Metcon of Pembroke to manage and build the renovations.
Cumberland Wants State to Make Chemours Fix Filters, Pay for Public Water
Cumberland County commissioners say the state has not sufficiently made the chemical company comply with obligations to assist after contaminating drinking water wells with PFAS.
Cumberland Commissioners Schedule Hearing on Data Center Moratorium
The public can comment on plans for a temporary ban during the hearing on May 18.
Cumberland County Commissioners to Consider Data Center Moratorium
Commissioners will discuss a draft moratorium on Thursday. A vote on a temporary ban on data centers could come following a public hearing in May.
County to Temporarily Reopen Courthouse Parking Lot
The lot will soon offer 100 spaces as Commissioners Chair Kirk deViere says an announcement on what happens next at the site could come in May.
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.
Lawmakers Question Cumberland School Leaders About Closings, Funding
State lawmakers and local elected officials questioned Cumberland County Board of Education members and district leaders about consolidation plans, funding gaps, and teacher retention on Friday at Douglas Byrd High School.
More Cumberland County Board of Commissioners Coverage
Column: Commissioners Chair Delivers Optimistic Vision for Cumberland County
Bill Kirby Jr.’s notes from the week, including two data center forums, ‘Booze It & Lose It,’ and Guiding Light’s Kim Zimmer comes to Fayetteville.
Kirk deViere Unveils Ambitious Vision 2030 Plan for Cumberland County
New children’s museum, new aquatic center, and expanding water service among goals from Board of Commissioners chair during State of the County Address.
County Considers Options to Ease Parking Crunch It Created Near Courthouse
As county commissioners seek new development for the former Crown Event Center site, they want to turn it temporarily back into a parking lot.
Column: Commissioners’ Chair to Deliver State of County Address at Historic Courthouse
Bill Kirby Jr.’s notes from the week, including a historic anniversary, a former school superintendent resurfaces, school consolidations, and a beach blast.
Cumberland Commissioners to Hold Public Forum on Data Centers
The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners plans to review its proposed ordinance for data centers on Thursday, and then hold a public forum on data centers later in March.
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