Fayetteville Buckles Up as Severe Storms Move Through
County schools and government offices closed on Monday amid warnings of high winds and possible tornados.
Longtime Hope Mills Finance Director Announces Retirement
Commissioners applaud Drew Holland as he winds down his tenure overseeing the town’s finances and a 30-year career in public service.
Hope Mills Approves $2.36 Million Plan for Lake Park Beautification
Long-planned upgrades that include parking, playground, boat ramp, and gazebo move forward, as do repairs to VicBlends Basketball Court.
Despite Opposition, Fayetteville PWC Approves Boost in Electricity Prices
New Public Works Commission electricity fees and rates start on May 1, with a second increase in May 2027.
Hope Mills Man Faces Death Penalty in Gruesome Slaying With Girlfriend
A Cumberland County jury is bracing to hear gruesome details about the slaying and dismemberment of Rebecca Michelle Fellows, who prosecutors said was murdered by a couple that lured her into participating in their rape-murder fantasy. The murder trial of Miguel Angel Navarro of Pageant Court in Hope Mills began Monday following more than three…
Hope Mills Preparing to Repair Fire-Damaged VicBlends Basketball Court
And as the town extends a lease with a private rec center, the mayor calls for Hope Mills to build an additional one of its own.
Column: Freshman Councilman Brings Confident Resolve of Commitment to City Government
“I want to first just thank God for blessing me with the opportunity to walk in my purpose while serving the people in the community I love,” Shaun McMillan said at the Fayetteville City Council inauguration Monday.

