Fayetteville Punts Data Center Regulations to Late October
The City Council voted to revise the city’s proposed regulations for the massive computing warehouses to address public concerns and reconsider them this fall.
Cumberland County Sheriff Johnathan Morgan to Retire December 1
After 29 years in law enforcement—and losing the Democratic primary in March—Morgan formally submits retirement notice to county commissioners.
City, County Move Forward on Combining 911 Call Centers
Under pressure to combine 911 operations, city and county leaders decide to create a 9-member governing board. They plan to hire a consultant to assist with the merger.
National Democrats Target GOP House Leader’s Fayetteville District
Veteran Richard Ojeda is trying to unseat Rep. Richard Hudson in a Republican-leaning district that includes Fort Bragg.
Cumberland Elections Director Retires Amid Ongoing Effort to Fire Her
Angie Amaro, elections director since 2022, says she felt forced to retire after being targeted by elections board Chair Linda Devore.
Top 30 Things to Do This August in Fayetteville
Enjoy strolls downtown, game night outdoors, the last Woodpeckers’ homestand, exotic animals, and so much more with these events across Cumberland County.
Column: Johnnie Evans Remembered as Gentleman Farmer with Heart for Others
The three-term Cumberland County commissioner, who died July 23, remembered for his “shepherd-like care for people” and devotion to the county.

