Republican Sen. Tom McInnis contends Ray Daly, his challenger in the 2026 election, has lied about him.
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Should Cumberland County hire a state lobbyist? Commissioners may consider idea
County already spends $120k on a D.C. lobbyist. Fayetteville spends $60k on a Raleigh lobbyist
Posted inPolitics & Government
State lawmakers file bills to address ‘forever chemical’ contamination, make polluters pay for clean-up
A flurry of bills aimed at addressing water contamination in the Cape Fear River Basin has been filed in the North Carolina General Assembly.
Posted inNews, Education, Environment, Health, Politics & Government
County commissioners ask state lawmakers for $128.5 million for local projects
Wish list includes money for a new E.E. Smith High School, an aquatics center and a countywide water and sewer system
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Environment, education, public health and safety are county’s top legislative priorities
Counties submit goals every two years in the lead up to the North Carolina General Assembly’s long session.
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Fayetteville leaders ask state legislators for over $38 million to address local needs
As the North Carolina General Assembly wrapped up its first week back in session in Raleigh, local elected officials are asking for more than $38 million from the state legislature to address Fayetteville’s needs.
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Legislators demand accountability as new details emerge about unexpected closing of State Veterans Home
Fallout from the unexpected closing of the North Carolina State Veterans Home in Fayetteville has continued a month after the facility closed its doors , with state lawmakers expressing growing frustration with the N.C. Dept. of Military and Veteran Affairs (DMVA), which manages the state-owned facility.
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What one Libertarian Dist. 44 candidate had to say on three big issues
Two Libertarian candidates are vying for the one Libertarian spot on the ballot in the Dist. 44 race for the North Carolina House of Representatives.
Posted inEducation, News
School board to discuss policy change on student surveys at Tuesday meeting
The Cumberland County Board of Education will host its February meeting on Tuesday, with members set to discuss topics like the board’s legislative agenda and potential policy changes.
Posted inNews, Education
Cumberland County schools to get threat assessment teams by end of March
By the end of March, all 86 public schools in Cumberland County are on track to have threat assessment teams, a requirement set by the N.C. General Assembly last year, school officials said Thursday.