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10/31/2022

The Fayetteville City Council on Oct. 24 unanimously approved an affordable housing plan for the wider Murchison neighborhood, the first step in a potentially long federal approval process. …

10/31/2022

We’re moving! As part of our effort to consolidate our news division and the magazine, we will have one page where we post stories from both. We’ll share our stories here for a while longer, but starting Tuesday, Nov. 1, our posts will be at CityView of Fayetteville. We hope you’ll continue to follow us on the new page.

10/27/2022

Fayetteville City Manager Doug Hewett has appointed two assistant city managers — one a city veteran and the other a newcomer.

Fayetteville City Manager Doug Hewett has appointed two assistant city managers — one a city veteran and the other a newcomer. Kelly Olivera and Jeffery Yates will become the newest members of the city’s leadership team, according to a news release Tuesday.

10/26/2022

Cape Fear Valley Health’s Hoke Hospital honored late Sheriff Hubert Peterkin on Tuesday with the unveiling of a community room and the announcement of a new scholarship in his honor.

RAEFORD – Cape Fear Valley Health’s Hoke Hospital honored late Sheriff Hubert Peterkin on Tuesday with the unveiling of a community room and the announcement of a new scholarship in his …

10/26/2022

Bill Kirby Jr.: You could feel a pall Monday evening in the Fayetteville City Council chamber of City Hall.

You could feel a pall Monday evening in the Fayetteville City Council chamber of City Hall. An arrangement of flowers adorned the desk of Councilwoman Courtney Banks-McLaughlin, a …

10/24/2022

Bill Kirby Jr.: Bo Thorp was more than an actor and more than a director. She was a visionary of her time and a community’s time.

They came for what would be the final curtain call for the first lady of Cape Fear Regional Theatre. A farewell bow, if you will, for Olga Thorp. They knew her as Bo. They knew her as Bo.

10/24/2022

The City Council tonight is expected to consider whether to provide $6.6 million for the N.C. History Center on the Civil War, Emancipation & Reconstruction.

Officials with the N.C. History Center on the Civil War, Emancipation & Reconstruction are expected to give another update to the Fayetteville City Council on Monday while requesting $6.6 million …

10/24/2022

The Spring Lake Board of Aldermen is expected to discuss the next move toward hiring a town manager when it meets for a work session tonight.

SPRING LAKE — The Spring Lake Board of Aldermen is scheduled for a work session tonight to hear the latest financial report from the Local Government Commission and discuss the next move toward …

10/22/2022

The city of Fayetteville and Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks & Recreation will celebrate the opening of the Bill Crisp Senior Center with a ribbon-cutting at 10 a.m. Tuesday.

The city of Fayetteville and Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks & Recreation will celebrate the opening of the Bill Crisp Senior Center with a ribbon-cutting at 10 a.m. Tuesday.

10/22/2022

The Fayetteville Police Department said it is investigating a shooting Friday night on Maitland Drive that left one person dead.

The Fayetteville Police Department said it is investigating a shooting Friday night on Maitland Drive that left one person dead. Officers responded to a reported shooting just before 7 p.m along …

10/21/2022

Applicants are being sought for vacancies on the city's Millennial Advisory Commission.

The Fayetteville City Council recently approved the expansion of the Millennial Advisory Commission from 13 to 30 members, according to a city news release. Applications are open for vacancies.

10/21/2022

The Cool Spring Downtown District has announced that it plans to bring a large-format, public art exhibit to downtown Fayetteville.

The Cool Spring Downtown District has announced that it plans to bring a large-format, public art exhibit to downtown Fayetteville. “Mi Casa, Your Casa” is scheduled to open Nov. 23 …

10/21/2022

Bill Kirby Jr.: The Gray’s Creek Woman’s Club Country Buffet and Bazaar brings country cooking and politicking.

Some things you can be assured of in life. And when the Gray’s Creek Woman’s Club Country Buffet and Bazaar rolls around in autumn, you can be assured Robert and Corey Breece will be …

10/21/2022

Bronco Square has a new name and some new businesses. Here's what's happening.

Fayetteville State University Chancellor Darrell T. Allison was full of surprises Thursday morning: new retail outlets, a new home for the chamber of commerce, and a new name for its business center to reflect its growing role as a business hub.

10/20/2022

Organizers of a proposed history center focused on the Civil War and Reconstruction will gather public input today and Friday on the content of exhibits and other plans for the facility.

Organizers of a proposed history center focused on the Civil War and Reconstruction will gather public input Thursday and Friday on the content of exhibits and other plans for the content of exhibits and other plans for the facility.

10/20/2022

Early voting for the Nov. 8 elections begins today and continues through Nov. 5 at eight polling sites in Cumberland County. Here's what you need to know.

One-stop early voting for the Nov. 8 elections begins Thursday, Oct. 20, at eight polling sites across Cumberland County. The early voting period will end on Nov. 5.

10/19/2022

Detectives with the Fayetteville Police Department are seeking help to identify two men in connection with the armed robbery of two juveniles at a McDonald’s restaurant.

Detectives with the Fayetteville Police Department Robbery Unit are seeking help from the public to identify two men and a car in connection with the armed robbery of two juveniles at a McDonald’s restaurant.

10/19/2022

Hope Mills will look back at its textile heritage with the 15th annual Mill Village Celebration on Oct. 29.

Hope Mills will look back at its textile heritage with the 15th annual Mill Village Celebration on Oct. 29. A luncheon will be served from 2 to 4 p.m. at Town Hall, according to a news release from the town.

10/19/2022

Bill Kirby Jr.: For Ronnie McLeod, delivering the morning newspaper was 'in my blood.'

Ronnie McLeod never had a byline in the local newspaper. He never wrote or edited the words or snapped a photograph for publication. But like his mother, father and grandfather before him, he was there every day for 40 years for subscribers and readers of The Fayetteville Observer.

10/19/2022

The Greater Fayetteville Chamber honored 69 people as "heroes and champions'' during a ceremony Tuesday recognizing acts of bravery by first responders, law enforcement officers, fire and rescue personnel, and others from Fayetteville and Cumberland County.

Fayetteville police Sgt. Caleb Hudson called it “a normal day.” That was before he put his life on the line and coordinated the safe evacuation of employees out of the back door of the Taco Bell on Bragg Boulevard. Hudson, 43, was among seven people recognized Tuesday morning with the top honor ...

10/18/2022

Representatives of more than 60 colleges and universities will take part in a college fair on Oct. 25 at the Crown Expo Center. Here's what you need to know.

Representatives of more than 60 colleges and universities will take part in a college fair on Oct. 25 at the Crown Expo Center, according to a news release from Methodist University.

10/18/2022

Authorities have made an arrest in the shooting death of a man and the wounding of a woman on Oct. 8 in the 1900 block of North Street, according to the Fayetteville Police Department.

Authorities have made an arrest in the shooting death of a man and the wounding of a woman on Oct. 8 in the 1900 block of North Street, according to the Fayetteville Police Department.

10/18/2022

Gemette McEachern was named Principal of the Year and Kenneth Williams was named Assistant Principal of the Year for Cumberland County Schools at a ceremony Monday night.

Leaders at 10 elementary schools, four middle schools and four high schools were in the running for Cumberland County Schools Principal of the Year and Assistant Principal of the Year awards. On Monday evening Gemette McEachern and Kenneth Williams took the honors.

10/18/2022

The Hope Mills Board of Commissioners on Monday discussed the idea of staggering the terms for commissioners and going from two-year to four-year terms.

HOPE MILLS — The Hope Mills Board of Commissioners on Monday discussed the idea of staggering the terms for commissioners and going from two-year to four-year terms. Before the discussion, …

10/18/2022

Mayor Kia Anthony said Monday night that she will be asking for an informal meeting with State Treasurer Dale Folwell to discuss his decision to withhold the funding to hire Justine Jones as the next town manager.

SPRING LAKE — Mayor Kia Anthony said Monday night that she will be asking for an informal meeting with State Treasurer Dale Folwell to discuss his decision to withhold the funding to hire Justine Jones as the next town manager.

10/18/2022

The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners on Monday voted to hire an interim county manager who will take over when Amy Cannon retires in December.

The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners on Monday voted to hire an interim county manager who will take over when Amy Cannon retires in December. Board Chairman Glenn Adams announced the …

10/17/2022

The city of Fayetteville will host a public groundbreaking ceremony for an $11.5 million tennis center on Friday at 10 a.m.

The city of Fayetteville will host a public groundbreaking ceremony for an $11.5 million tennis center on Friday at 10 a.m. The 6,594-square-foot center will feature 15 tennis courts, including …

10/17/2022

The Hope Mills Board of Commissioners tonight is expected to revisit and vote on a proposed 384-unit apartment complex on Elk Road.

HOPE MILLS — The Hope Mills Board of Commissioners tonight is expected to revisit and vote on a proposed 384-unit apartment complex on Elk Road. The board meets at 7 p.m. at Town …

10/16/2022

Cumberland County Schools will recognize the district’s top school administrators at an awards presentation Monday night.

Cumberland County Schools will recognize the district’s top school administrators at an awards presentation Monday night. Eighteen finalists are in the running for Principal of the Year and Assistant Principal of the Year honors for 2023, according to a CCS news release.