Steve DeVane
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Fayetteville, NC, United States
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'Welcome home!' Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin visits troops at Fort Bragg
The commander of Fort Bragg and the 18th Airborne Corps said, "Welcome Home," to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin when he arrived on post Tuesday. → Read More
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to meet Fort Bragg soldiers back from Europe
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will come to Fort Bragg on Tuesday to meet with soldiers who recently returned from nine months of duty in Germany. → Read More
'Yes or no?' Spring Lake forwards town manager contract despite state treasurer opposition
State Local Government Commission to review Spring Lake’s contract to hire a former Kenly town manager, but the state treasurer remains opposed. → Read More
'True history' of Civil War: Fayetteville City Council approves funds for center
The Fayetteville City Council agreed on Monday to pay $6.6 million for the NC History Center on the Civil War, Emancipation & Reconstruction. → Read More
Spring Lake manager process in limbo after NC treasurer objects to embattled candidate
The Spring Lake Board of Aldermen’s choice for a town manager is in jeopardy after the state treasurer said he will not approve funds for the hire. → Read More
Spring Lake set to hire town manager who was fired in Kenly
Spring Lake’s likely next town manager was fired from her last position, but Spring Lake’s mayor said Justine Jones is well qualified. → Read More
Fayetteville officials, residents to hear about Civil War history center plans
Fayetteville officials who have concerns about a proposed history center will get to ask questions of state officials working on the project. → Read More
Spring Lake approved for loan, and mystery of missing vehicles might have been solved
Spring Lake is making progress in its effort to get its finances on track, but the NC state treasurer says he remains concerned about the town. → Read More
Live updates as Hurricane Ian approaches the Fayetteville area Friday
Residents in the Fayetteville area deal with rain and high winds as Hurricane Ian makes landfall along the South Carolina coast and heads inland. → Read More
Can Cross Creek and other flood-prone areas handle heavy rain from Hurricane Ian?
The remnants of Hurricane Ian aren’t expected to bring as much destruction to the Fayetteville area as previous storms. → Read More
Indictment: Army doctor accused of trying to give Fort Bragg medical records to Russia
Maj. Jamie Lee Henry worked as a staff internist at Fort Bragg, according to a statement released by the U.S. Department of Justice. → Read More
When is the DOT planning to widen Murchison Road?
State officials plan to start the process of acquiring land in January for a long-discussed project to widen part of Murchison Road in Fayetteville. → Read More
'They just don't make them like that anymore': Former PWC chair Wilson Lacy dies at 74
Wilson Lacy, retired executive director of auxiliary services for Cumberland County Schools, died Thursday. → Read More
Fayetteville State University launches 'first-of-its-kind' entrepreneur and business hub
Fayetteville State University officially opens the Fayetteville-Cumberland Regional Entrepreneur and Business Hub in Bronco Square off Murchison Road. → Read More
Eight candidates seeking at-large seats on the Cumberland County Board of Education
Three members of the Cumberland County Board of Education seeking re-election in November will face five challengers. → Read More
Future of Civil War & Reconstruction History Center in doubt without city, county support
A history center about Civil War and Reconstruction in North Carolina could be on shaky ground if Fayetteville and Cumberland County don't support it. → Read More
More than 89% of schools in Cumberland County met or exceeded growth measures last year
Cumberland County Schools discussed 2021-22 performance data results, which included test scores, graduation rates and low-performance schools. → Read More
Cumberland County Schools announces finalists for principal and teacher of the year
Cumberland County Schools announced finalists for principal, assistant principal, teacher, and beginning teacher of the year. → Read More
Fayetteville City Council decides not to put 'Vote Yes' initiative on November ballot
The Fayetteville City Council voted 6-4 on Monday not to put on the November ballot an initiative that could change the way its members are elected. → Read More
Petition seeking vote on how to elect Fayetteville City Council members remains unsettled
The validity of a petition asking for a vote on whether to change the way members of the Fayetteville City Council are elected is still in question. → Read More