State Regulators Vow to Hold Chemours Accountable for PFAS Contamination
The international chemical manufacturer is partly responsible for PFAS pollution that spans at least 10 counties.
Fayetteville to Hold Public Hearing on Data Center Moratorium
The proposed moratorium could last 180 days, providing time for a task force and staff to propose changes to the city’s new data center regulations.
Fayetteville, Cumberland County Edge Closer to Data Center Regulations
The City Council will discuss a data center moratorium and public hearing Monday. The county considers an ordinance Thursday.
County Considers Using School Bus Cameras to Ticket Motorists
A new program that fines drivers for passing stopped buses could generate $3.5 million per year but commissioners have concerns about revenue sharing, fairness.
Here’s Who Won in Cumberland County: 2026 General Election Results
Democrats won races across the county, flipping a state House seat and winning two commissioner races. They fell short of unseating a longtime state senator.
School Board Picks Firm to Design, Build New E.E. Smith High School
Board members interviewed four of the 10 firms who want the $150 million project, ranking a team of Raleigh and California firms as its top choice.
Nearly 3 Years After Groundbreaking, County Homeless Center Faces More Delays
Cumberland County is looking for five sites for the Unhoused Support Center after opposition to locating it on Hawley Lane near downtown Fayetteville.
More Cumberland County Coverage
Cumberland County Considers What To Do With 3 Closed School Campuses
Cumberland County commissioners have approved accepting three former school properties for $3 total and forming a planning team to recommend what happens to them next.
Why Johnathaun Lee Is Running for Cumberland County Board of Education
Johnathaun Lee is making another bid for the Cumberland County Board of Education, this time seeking one of three at-large seats after an unsuccessful run for the District 2 seat in 2024.
‘We Need Change’: Cumberland Early Voting Starts With Lines of Excited Voters
The first day of in-person early voting experienced a big increase over four years ago. Seven sites in the county host early voting through October 31.
Cumberland Commissioner Candidates Talk Data Centers, Taxes, Clean Water
Four candidates took part in a Greater Fayetteville Chamber forum, discussing forever chemicals, school funding, collaboration and more.
School Board Candidates Debate Closures, Spending, and Student Opportunities
Fourteen candidates participated in a Greater Fayetteville Chamber forum, discussing school facilities, teacher retention, choice programs, and district finances.
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