Cumberland County Schools has announced another round of campus leadership changes, with the school board approving three new principals and the district making several additional transfers as part of a broader administrative reshuffling ahead of the upc… https://t.co/AOJIPEWphC
Two days after tribal members voted against a constitutional amendment that would have opened the door to gaming, the tribal council directed its attorney to explore other “legal pathways.” https://t.co/bWEEMnkm8l
Up to 6 members of the 10-person council visited facilities as controversy swirls over whether to regulate or ban them. The public was not invited to tag along. https://t.co/xI4oEJo83x
The healthcare leader steps aside after more than 18 years as CEO of Cape Fear Valley Health, leaving a legacy of people, philanthropy, facilities, and partnerships. https://t.co/9rdXyOgsBF
The death of Judy Musgrave, the chair and longtime member of the Cumberland County Board of Education, leaves the school board considering whether to appoint a temporary replacement until her successor is elected in November. https://t.co/FsiIZ7saLV
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. https://t.co/Eq2HblzS8j
Hemp businesses operate without regulation, but worry about raids. State officials, meanwhile, say they lack tools to protect public health. https://t.co/VMMPL5GXau
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. https://t.co/egi6dbFWt2
The Board of Education voted 5-3 to sell the Manchester Elementary and Alger B. Wilkins campuses. But the issue sparked debate about property transfers. https://t.co/ShdIiLtWA9
State Board of Elections members commented the complaint shows personality conflicts in the Cumberland County elections office, and voted 3-2 that there wasn’t sufficient evidence that any laws were broken. https://t.co/sOB6dr2zk9
A tense budget season was marked by missed deadlines and disagreements as Mayor Mitch Colvin pushed against a property tax hike. https://t.co/uI5ka5h5Vw
Columnist Diane Parfitt recommends books perfect to read during summer break, including novels by Emma Straub, Caro Claire Burke, and more. https://t.co/NhKBqqj2Yk
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. https://t.co/msOf2OTScj
Cumberland County Schools will receive $105.8 million in county operating funding next fiscal year after Cumberland County commissioners unanimously approved the county’s final budget Tuesday. https://t.co/kkfxNpcW38
Ed Miller owned the State Farm agency in Fayetteville for 57 years and treated people with kindness, respect, and assurance that tomorrow would be a better day. https://t.co/MoQoruwMXL
Tribal leaders said a casino could bring well-paying jobs to rural southeastern N.C. But critics worried about the speed and transparency of the decision. https://t.co/NWrnewhu7p
The ordinance restricts teens 16 and under after 11 p.m., penalizing adults—not juveniles—as council members clash over whether the policy protects or harms youth.
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The approved changes will impact student organizations, graduation fees, and extracurricular activities, while district leaders say no one will be excluded because of financial hardship.
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Students across Cumberland County Schools could see cafeterias stocked with thousands of frozen treats next school year after district leaders approved a new $177,350.40 ice cream contract covering dessert purchases for the 2026-27 school year. https://t.co/dBgundf9s3