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Commuters and others who use Person Street to come into Fayetteville are expected have an easier trip later this year.

Aggressive driving played a role in the shooting death of a 31-year-old Fayetteville man Saturday afternoon, Spring Lakes interim police chief said.

Vaccines against monkeypox are available at the Cumberland County Health Department for eligible residents.

New federal guidelines could make more than 1,700 homes near Chemours eligible for upgraded water filter equipment or connection to public water.

Residents in the northern part of Cumberland County now have a convenient way to get books and other items from the library at the Godwin Town Hall.

Early voting starts Thursday for Fayetteville residents who will cast ballots for the mayor and members of the City Council.

School lunch prices are going up next year in Cumberland County Schools. The Board of Education approved an increase of 50 cents for the meals.

The Cumberland County Board of Education voted this month to close Lillian Black Elementary School and Ireland Drive Middle School.

Two residents expressed concern about proposed increases to the water and sewer rates in Spring Lake during a public hearing held by a state agency.

At least 10 Cumberland County schools will have new principals next year. Eight are promotions approved by the Board of Education. Two are transfers.