Data Center Opponents Rally Outside Fayetteville City Hall
As the city and county consider how to regulate the facilities, about 20 protesters urged state lawmakers to ban data centers.
City, County Get 9-Day Extension to Sort Out Merging 911 Systems
If elected officials for Fayetteville and Cumberland County can’t make a deal, state Sen. Tom McInnis plans to pass a law forcing them to merge call centers.
Fayetteville, Cumberland Pass Resolutions on Merging 911 Services, But Remain Divided
The government entities disagree over who should be in charge of a joint 911 center. The city said a consultant should decide. The county commissioners want the county government in charge.
State Senator Pushing Fayetteville, Cumberland County to Merge 911 Systems
They don’t agree on who should run the consolidated service. Should it be the city or the county? State Sen. Tom McInnis is forcing them to figure it out.
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.
More North Carolina General Assembly Coverage
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.
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.
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