Election Results: Cumberland County Winners for Judge, General Assembly, Congress
Voters made their choices in primaries for three state legislative seats, two District Court judges, and two U.S. House seats.
Cumberland County Wants $98.5 Million from State Legislature
The money would pay for a wish list of projects, including water and sewer construction, school maintenance and construction, design work for an aquatics center, and funds for first responders.
State Senator Threatens to Sue Opponent for Defamation, Hints At Criminal Prosecution
Republican Sen. Tom McInnis contends Ray Daly, his challenger in the 2026 election, has lied about him.
Abolishing Innocence
Republicans in the state Senate have proposed eliminating the N.C. Innocence Inquiry Commission, the only one of its kind in the U.S. Since 2007, the commission has helped exonerate 16 people.
UNC Pembroke could face budget cuts amid declining enrollment
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke could face budget cuts after UNC System President Peter Hans said schools need to limit administrative costs.
Trump’s presidential library at UNC Pembroke? NC House bill would set aside money for it
The legislation is sponsored by several Republican legislators from rural southeastern North Carolina, including Jarrod Lowery, Brenden Jones and Ben Moss.
Gray’s Creek schools with contaminated well water to get city water by June 2026
Public Works Commission to run over 3.3 miles of water lines in $11.82 million project

