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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Hemp businesses operate without regulation, but worry about raids. State officials, meanwhile, say they lack tools to protect public health.    https://t.co/VMMPL5GXau

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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

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The district could introduce women’s flag football and men’s volleyball during the 2027-28 school year. https://t.co/0xvnRSkuD8

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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