Town Manager Spring Lake Couldn’t Hire Gets $320,000 to Settle Lawsuit
Justine Jones sued former North Carolina Treasurer Dale Folwell and his office after he refused to let Spring Lake hire her in 2022.
Fayetteville Moves to Finish Long‑Promised Market House Upgrades
A unanimous Fayetteville City Council vote Monday unlocks the construction work needed to finish the Market House’s pedestrian and streetscape upgrades.
Divided Cumberland School Board Votes to Close 2 Elementary Schools
After weeks of pleas from parents, educators, and Spring Lake leaders, the Cumberland County Board of Education voted Tuesday to close J.W. Coon and Manchester elementary schools.
Fayetteville’s Goodyear Tire Factory to Close in 2027
The manufacturing plant opened in 1969 and employs 1,700 people.
‘Freezy the Barber’ Launches Literacy Initiative at E.E. Miller Elementary
At his daughter’s school, one Fayetteville father is turning storytelling into a pathway for literacy, mentorship, and student authorship.
Fayetteville to Explore Building Downtown Convention Center
Mayor Mitch Colvin urged the City Council to explore a city‑led feasibility study for a downtown convention center, arguing the city must take charge of revitalization after years of county investments outside the area.
‘How Did We Get Here?’: Hope Mills Mayor Responds to Critical Audit of Town Finances
Town officials blamed outdated, unapproved policies and urgent safety needs for the audit’s findings, pledging tighter controls going forward.
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Hope Mills Audit Uncovers Deep Financial Mismanagement
A state audit found Hope Mills drained its savings, skirted budget rules, approved raises without documentation, and mishandled public funds in ways that could exhaust cash by 2028.
CityView’s May Magazine Explores Fayetteville’s Homes and Gardens
CityView’s “Home and Garden” magazine shines a light on the people creating hubs for community in Fayetteville, including a local nonprofit founder and a military family-owned business.
Cumberland County Approves Design for $17 Million Unhoused Support Center
Commissioners haven’t selected a site for the facility. The county aims to open the shelter serving homeless people by the end of 2027.
Fayetteville Breaks Ground on McArthur Road Sports Complex
Fayetteville leaders broke ground on the long‑planned McArthur Road Sports Complex, a $21 million project they say will expand recreation for residents while drawing sports‑tourism events that boost the city’s economy.
Fayetteville Police Arrest Mother of Student Who Brought Gun to School
A student with an unloaded firearm triggered a weapons detector at Lucile Souders Elementary. The student’s mom was charged with failing to properly store a firearm.
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