Millions of birds fly over Cumberland in the dark: County turns out lights to help
Hundreds of thousands of birds travel through Cumberland County at night as they fly south for the winter, but light pollution attracts and disorients these nocturnal passengers, threatening their safe passage to warmer climates.
County declares state of emergency as threat of Tropical Storm Debby looms
The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners declared a state of emergency Tuesday as Tropical Storm Debby approaches.
Cumberland County passes on amusement park plans, dives instead into aquatic complex project
City and county officials discussed potential upcoming projects in the region, including a proposed aquatic center, at a Thursday liaison meeting.
Downtown Fayetteville’s Crown Event Center construction costs slightly above initial estimates
The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners’ Crown Event Center Committee heard an update Monday on estimated costs for the project.
Cumberland County commissioners speak out on school resource officer controversy
The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners ended its Monday meeting on a tense note as Chairman Glenn Adams and two other commissioners spoke out on the recent drama involving school resource officers and crossing guards. Cumberland County Sheriff Ennis Wright abruptly notified local officials last month of his decision to remove school resource officers and…
‘We will get through this’: Hope Mills commissioners tackle school resource officer dilemma
As the Hope Mills Board of Commissioners gathered Thursday night to discuss the school resource officer conundrum that has befuddled many local officials this week, Mayor Jessie Bellflowers couldn’t help but notice who wasn’t there.
Can a haircut make you healthier? Here’s how this Cumberland County program plans to try.
The time-honored tradition of chatting away in a hair stylist’s chair is often seen as therapeutic, but Cumberland County health officials have launched a program aimed at making that tradition potentially lifesaving, too. Carlotta Winston is a public health educator who oversees the Cumberland County Dept. of Public Health’s “Healthy Conversations” project, which was introduced to…
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Commissioner Michael Boose says he won’t run for reelection. Here’s why.
Cumberland County Commissioner Michael Boose said Monday that he won’t be seeking reelection in 2024. Boose, 68, a Republican, told CityView that he feels he’s reached the …
Glenn Adams regains seat as Cumberland Commissioners’ chair
In a 5-1 vote, Cumberland County Commissioner Glenn Adams was elected again to be the chairperson of the board on Monday. He previously held the seat a year ago. And another 5-1 vote elected outgoing Chairperson Toni Stewart to the vice chairperson seat.
Board chairman: Chancellor is making an impact on FSU, the community and region
As chairman of the Cumberland County Board of Commissioners, I am fortunate to interact with various groups and entities. My fellow commissioners and I hear their needs, requests and complaints. The …