Judy Musgrave, Cumberland County School Board Chair, Dies at 77
The lifelong educator, first elected to the school board in 2014, remembered as a respected leader and passionate advocate for students.
North Carolina’s Newest Medical School Officially Opens in Fayetteville
The Methodist University Cape Fear Valley Health School of Medicine is ready to welcome its inaugural class of 64 medical students on July 20.
County, School District Continue Talks Over $610 Million Facilities Plan
Officials with Cumberland County Schools appeared before county commissioners again Monday to provide additional details on a $610 million facilities and construction plan.
Fayetteville Council Revives Data Center Ordinance Despite Public Pushback
Despite months of calls for a moratorium, the Fayetteville City Council voted to push forward the same draft data center ordinance residents thought was on hold.
Cumberland Parents Criticize School’s Response to Pepper Spray Exposure
When a Cumberland County father picked up his son from school on April 14, he said he immediately noticed something was wrong.
Fayetteville’s Youth Curfew Ended in May. It Could Return as Soon as June 22
Amid disagreement over the curfew, the City Council voted 7-2 to reinstate ordinance requiring people age 16 and younger to stay home between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m.
Cumberland County Considers Tightening Cellphone Policy for Schools
As study finds students still using phones in class, district wants to ban photos or recording audio and video without consent in schools, on buses, and at events.

