Column: Fayetteville City Manager Stepping Aside After 10 Years
Bill Kirby Jr.’s notes from the week, including the school board rejecting renaming a building, remembering Minda Fleishman’s love for children, and the Child Advocacy Center’s fall gala.
Cumberland County School Board Rejects Renaming Operations Center
The Board of Education voted 5-3 against naming the former Fasco building for longtime educator Tim Kinlaw after questions about the proposal’s timing and origins.
Why Keith Byrd Is Running for Cumberland County Board of Education
Keith Byrd doesn’t have to leave his day job to see some of the challenges facing Cumberland County Schools. He encounters them from inside a classroom.
Why Carol Stubbs Is Running for Cumberland County Board of Education
For 28 years, Carol Stubbs experienced Cumberland County Schools from positions that often operate outside the classroom but are essential to keeping a school system running.
‘We Want the Best’: 10 Firms Compete to Build New E.E. Smith High School
Ten firms want to build a new E.E. Smith High School, the Cumberland County school district’s top construction project with a price tag that could reach $150 million.
Why Theodore Miller Is Running for Cumberland County Board of Education
The Army veteran and father of Cumberland County Schools graduates discusses grade-level achievement, school accountability, teacher retention, and year-round schools.
Why Robyn Chadwick Is Running for Cumberland County Board of Education
The longtime educator and former Spring Lake commissioner discusses chronic absenteeism, low-performing schools, consolidation, and teacher support.
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2026 Cumberland County Election Guide
See important registration dates, use our sample ballot tool, learn how to register to vote, and more with our election guide.
First Day of School Marks New Era for 3 Cumberland Campuses
W.T. Brown, E.E. Smith, and Pauline Jones began the school year navigating consolidation, relocation, and plans for a new campus.
Why Quincei Lovejoy Is Running for Cumberland County Board of Education
The certified public accountant and Cumberland County Schools parent discusses special education, school safety, declining enrollment, and bringing a financial perspective to the school board.
Cumberland Schools Approves $1.88 Million for Special Education Services
The funding pays for iPads, interpreters, and student evaluations as the district continues to face staffing shortages in Exceptional Children’s Services.
Why Demetrius Stocks Is Running for Cumberland County Board of Education
The Cape Fear High School graduate and former district employee discusses student success, accountability, and strengthening support for Cumberland County families.
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