2025 ‘of the Year’ finalists
Cumberland County Schools’ Principal and Assistant Principal of the Year finalists share what it means to be considered among the best in the public school system.
Get to know the award-winning Cumberland County teacher students call ‘Momma Vera’
Jack Britt High School teacher Betsey Vera shed happy tears when she found out she’d been named Cumberland County Schools’ 2024 Career and Technical Education (CTE) Teacher of the Year.
How social worker Shannon Sykes is making a difference in Cumberland County schools
As North Carolina’s School Social Work Month wraps up, Cumberland County public schools are celebrating two of the best of the profession.
Making a difference in Cumberland County schools through social work
As North Carolina’s School Social Work Month wraps up, Cumberland County public schools are celebrating two of the best of the profession.
Cumberland County’s School Psychologist of the Year talks mental health, ‘Steven Universe’ and more
When Aisha Wilson-Middleton was named the Cumberland County Schools’ 2023-24 School Psychologist of the Year on Dec. 9, she initially didn’t feel like she deserved the award.
‘What I do means something to people’
With GivingTuesday having been officially observed this week, and the Cumberland Community Foundation’s 10-day GivingTuesday project wrapping up at 5 p.m. Wednesday, we’re taking time now …
Meet Fayetteville City Council District 2 candidates Ingram, Williams
In the Fayetteville City Council District 2 race, incumbent Shakeyla Ingram is being challenged by former Councilman Tyrone Williams. Both are Fayetteville natives who grew up in the district.
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Meet Fayetteville mayoral candidates Colvin, de la Cruz
Public safety and quality of life are key issues for both men in Fayetteville’s mayoral race. Colvin, 49, served on the City Council for two terms, including a stint as mayor pro tem, before …
Meet Fayetteville City Council District 5 candidates Dawkins, LaChance
Political newcomer Fred LaChance is challenging Councilman Johnny Dawkins to represent District 5 on the Fayetteville City Council. LaChance, 70, is a Navy veteran who owns and operates an …
Meet Fayetteville City Council District 9 candidates Hondros, Kinston
Political newcomer Deno Hondros is challenging Councilwoman Yvonne Kinston for the City Council District 9 seat. Both are Fayetteville natives. And public safety and government …
Meet Fayetteville City Council District 6 candidates Pappas, Thompson
Two political newcomers are vying for an open seat on the Fayetteville City Council to represent District 6. Businessman Peter Pappas says the city needs “mature, reasoned leadership.” …
Meet Fayetteville City Council District 8 candidates Banks-McLaughlin, Pinkston
In the race for the Fayetteville City Council District 8 race, political newcomer Michael Pinkston is trying to unseat incumbent Courtney Banks-McLaughlin. Pinkston, 70, is a downtown businessman …
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