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.
Federal government shutdown poised to hurt poor people in Cumberland County
Local officials are compiling resources to help people get assistance
North Carolina’s cuts to Medicaid provider payments worry Cape Fear Valley Health
North Carolina cut Medicaid provider reimbursement rates by 3% to 10% at the start of this month, and they threaten billions in revenue for Cape Fear Valley Health.
Should Cumberland County hire a state lobbyist? Commissioners may consider idea
County already spends $120k on a D.C. lobbyist. Fayetteville spends $60k on a Raleigh lobbyist
NC Senate looks to regulate companies profiting off veteran benefits
SB693 would regulate companies that charge veterans for help in filing for federal benefits, restricting how much they can charge and requiring them to disclose that free resources are available through the VA.
More North Carolina General Assembly Coverage
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.
Gov. Stein’s proposed budget has money for Fayetteville vets home, FSU
Governor visits Fayetteville, calls for teacher pay raises, other support for public schools
A senior center is town’s number one priority
Hope Mills is requesting $3,430,500 from state legislators for a Hope Mills Senior Center, $13,134,000 for a Hope Mills Community Center, and $773,883 to complete Phase II of Heritage Park.
North Carolina legislators head into 2025 with plans to improve state and county health
The North Carolina General Assembly’s 2025 legislative began this week and the county’s representatives are heading into the new year looking to tackle access to care , water pollution, sexual assault and other health issues.
NC House of Representatives District 44: Charles Smith
In 2023, I voted against SB20, the bill further restricting abortion access in North Carolina from the 20th week to the 12th week of pregnancy, with limited exceptions.
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