Paul Woolverton
@paulwoolverton.bsky.social
Reporter for CityView — a local news website, newsletter and magazine in Fayetteville NC, and part The Assembly magazine's network of North Carolina news outlets.
Etc: Retrocomputers, community theater.
Etc: Retrocomputers, community theater.
‘You put your hand on my neck and I’ll rip your eyes out!’
Two Republicans file assault charges against each other after raucous Cumberland County GOP meeting
Read all about it:
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#ncga #ncpol
Two Republicans file assault charges against each other after raucous Cumberland County GOP meeting
Read all about it:
www.cityviewnc.com/stories/two-...
#ncga #ncpol
Two Republican activists file assault charges against each other following Cumberland GOP meeting
Scuffle breaks out at Cumberland County Republican Party meeting. Two GOP activists file assault charges against each other
www.cityviewnc.com
October 3, 2025 at 11:27 PM
‘You put your hand on my neck and I’ll rip your eyes out!’
Two Republicans file assault charges against each other after raucous Cumberland County GOP meeting
Read all about it:
www.cityviewnc.com/stories/two-...
#ncga #ncpol
Two Republicans file assault charges against each other after raucous Cumberland County GOP meeting
Read all about it:
www.cityviewnc.com/stories/two-...
#ncga #ncpol
TIL an old microwave oven can spontaneously try to set itself on fire.
The microwave in my office's kitchen did this today.
No flames (that I saw) but lots of smoke.
It was made in October 2004.
(Image is not the actual microwave... was made with AI for illustrative purposes)
The microwave in my office's kitchen did this today.
No flames (that I saw) but lots of smoke.
It was made in October 2004.
(Image is not the actual microwave... was made with AI for illustrative purposes)
June 5, 2025 at 5:13 PM
TIL an old microwave oven can spontaneously try to set itself on fire.
The microwave in my office's kitchen did this today.
No flames (that I saw) but lots of smoke.
It was made in October 2004.
(Image is not the actual microwave... was made with AI for illustrative purposes)
The microwave in my office's kitchen did this today.
No flames (that I saw) but lots of smoke.
It was made in October 2004.
(Image is not the actual microwave... was made with AI for illustrative purposes)
Cumberland County commissioners break stereotype:
Republicans vote for a new solar farm
Democrats vote against it
And Fayetteville Public Works Commission very unhappy its North Fayetteville solar plant plans were squashed
www.cityviewnc.com/stories/cumb...
#ncpol #ncga
Republicans vote for a new solar farm
Democrats vote against it
And Fayetteville Public Works Commission very unhappy its North Fayetteville solar plant plans were squashed
www.cityviewnc.com/stories/cumb...
#ncpol #ncga
Cumberland commissioners reject PWC’s proposed Ramsey Street solar farm
A solar farm proposed for the north side of Fayetteville was rejected by the Cumberland County Board of Commissioners.
www.cityviewnc.com
May 20, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Cumberland County commissioners break stereotype:
Republicans vote for a new solar farm
Democrats vote against it
And Fayetteville Public Works Commission very unhappy its North Fayetteville solar plant plans were squashed
www.cityviewnc.com/stories/cumb...
#ncpol #ncga
Republicans vote for a new solar farm
Democrats vote against it
And Fayetteville Public Works Commission very unhappy its North Fayetteville solar plant plans were squashed
www.cityviewnc.com/stories/cumb...
#ncpol #ncga
Pro tip to communications directors:
Proofread the email subject line of your swimming pool safety news releases.
- What the subject line said: "Phones Up, Eyes Down Campaign to Save Lives"
- What it should have said: "Eyes Up, Phones Down Campaign to Save Lives"
Proofread the email subject line of your swimming pool safety news releases.
- What the subject line said: "Phones Up, Eyes Down Campaign to Save Lives"
- What it should have said: "Eyes Up, Phones Down Campaign to Save Lives"
May 1, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Pro tip to communications directors:
Proofread the email subject line of your swimming pool safety news releases.
- What the subject line said: "Phones Up, Eyes Down Campaign to Save Lives"
- What it should have said: "Eyes Up, Phones Down Campaign to Save Lives"
Proofread the email subject line of your swimming pool safety news releases.
- What the subject line said: "Phones Up, Eyes Down Campaign to Save Lives"
- What it should have said: "Eyes Up, Phones Down Campaign to Save Lives"
For 95 years, a dorm at HBCU Fayetteville State University was named in honor of a white supremacist who said, “No child with negro blood in his veins, however remote the strain, shall attend a school for the white race.”
The name was changed today
www.cityviewnc.com/stories/faye...
#ncpol
The name was changed today
www.cityviewnc.com/stories/faye...
#ncpol
Fayetteville State renames residence halls and gallery to honor its founders
Fayetteville State renames buildings, gallery to honor its founders. One of the buildings at this HBCU had been named for a white supremacist
www.cityviewnc.com
April 25, 2025 at 11:12 PM
For 95 years, a dorm at HBCU Fayetteville State University was named in honor of a white supremacist who said, “No child with negro blood in his veins, however remote the strain, shall attend a school for the white race.”
The name was changed today
www.cityviewnc.com/stories/faye...
#ncpol
The name was changed today
www.cityviewnc.com/stories/faye...
#ncpol
Court of Appeals gives prosecutors mulligan in Right to a Speedy Trial
• Man arrested. Drugs, firearms
• Prosecutors botch indictments
•Time passes
• Speedy trial violated. Charges dropped
• Charges re-filed. Man convicted
• Appeals Court: That's OK
Ruling: www.ca4.uscourts.gov/opinions/224...
• Man arrested. Drugs, firearms
• Prosecutors botch indictments
•Time passes
• Speedy trial violated. Charges dropped
• Charges re-filed. Man convicted
• Appeals Court: That's OK
Ruling: www.ca4.uscourts.gov/opinions/224...
www.ca4.uscourts.gov
April 22, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Court of Appeals gives prosecutors mulligan in Right to a Speedy Trial
• Man arrested. Drugs, firearms
• Prosecutors botch indictments
•Time passes
• Speedy trial violated. Charges dropped
• Charges re-filed. Man convicted
• Appeals Court: That's OK
Ruling: www.ca4.uscourts.gov/opinions/224...
• Man arrested. Drugs, firearms
• Prosecutors botch indictments
•Time passes
• Speedy trial violated. Charges dropped
• Charges re-filed. Man convicted
• Appeals Court: That's OK
Ruling: www.ca4.uscourts.gov/opinions/224...
April 15 was the 100th anniversary of the grand opening of the Prince Charles Hotel - and it has had a century of trials and tribulations.
Before it opened, the hotel company's secretary ran off with money from the hotel, and reportedly also from the local Klan!
www.cityviewnc.com/stories/a-ce...
Before it opened, the hotel company's secretary ran off with money from the hotel, and reportedly also from the local Klan!
www.cityviewnc.com/stories/a-ce...
A century of successes and failures: Fayetteville’s Prince Charles Hotel turns 100
Fayetteville's bonnie Prince Charles Hotel turns 100, lives on as apartments after a century of ups and downs, successes and bankruptcies
www.cityviewnc.com
April 21, 2025 at 9:38 PM
April 15 was the 100th anniversary of the grand opening of the Prince Charles Hotel - and it has had a century of trials and tribulations.
Before it opened, the hotel company's secretary ran off with money from the hotel, and reportedly also from the local Klan!
www.cityviewnc.com/stories/a-ce...
Before it opened, the hotel company's secretary ran off with money from the hotel, and reportedly also from the local Klan!
www.cityviewnc.com/stories/a-ce...
NC Senate's version of the budget has $42M to fix the broken Veterans Home in Fayetteville, and cash for Fayetteville State University
Senate voted against stolen gun law, and won't defund Civil War museum
www.cityviewnc.com/stories/n-c-...
#ncga #ncpol
Senate voted against stolen gun law, and won't defund Civil War museum
www.cityviewnc.com/stories/n-c-...
#ncga #ncpol
NC budget could bring money to fix state Veterans Home, more cash for Fayetteville State University
NC Senate votes to fix Veterans Home in Fayetteville, boost Fayetteville State and Fayetteville Tech, rejects stolen gun accountability bill.
www.cityviewnc.com
April 17, 2025 at 9:56 PM
NC Senate's version of the budget has $42M to fix the broken Veterans Home in Fayetteville, and cash for Fayetteville State University
Senate voted against stolen gun law, and won't defund Civil War museum
www.cityviewnc.com/stories/n-c-...
#ncga #ncpol
Senate voted against stolen gun law, and won't defund Civil War museum
www.cityviewnc.com/stories/n-c-...
#ncga #ncpol
Downtown Fayetteville is tracking to get a new mural (pictured) to help celebrate the 250th anniversary of the founding of our country.
Read all about it:
www.cityviewnc.com/stories/mura...
For word nerds, the 250th is the Semiquincentennial. You may also see America 250.
#ncpol
Read all about it:
www.cityviewnc.com/stories/mura...
For word nerds, the 250th is the Semiquincentennial. You may also see America 250.
#ncpol
April 17, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Downtown Fayetteville is tracking to get a new mural (pictured) to help celebrate the 250th anniversary of the founding of our country.
Read all about it:
www.cityviewnc.com/stories/mura...
For word nerds, the 250th is the Semiquincentennial. You may also see America 250.
#ncpol
Read all about it:
www.cityviewnc.com/stories/mura...
For word nerds, the 250th is the Semiquincentennial. You may also see America 250.
#ncpol
Pro tip for North Carolina news media organizations:
When you publish a report about an NC Supreme Court ruling, don't put an NC Court of Appeals photo on the report.
Instead, put a Supreme Court photo (or another more appropriate photo) on the report.
#ncpol
When you publish a report about an NC Supreme Court ruling, don't put an NC Court of Appeals photo on the report.
Instead, put a Supreme Court photo (or another more appropriate photo) on the report.
#ncpol
April 17, 2025 at 3:55 AM
Pro tip for North Carolina news media organizations:
When you publish a report about an NC Supreme Court ruling, don't put an NC Court of Appeals photo on the report.
Instead, put a Supreme Court photo (or another more appropriate photo) on the report.
#ncpol
When you publish a report about an NC Supreme Court ruling, don't put an NC Court of Appeals photo on the report.
Instead, put a Supreme Court photo (or another more appropriate photo) on the report.
#ncpol
Does NC's Right to Hunt & Fish Constitutional Amendment protect you against NC laws that restrict hunting on Sundays?
Does 1st Amendment Freedom of Religion protect your right to hunt on Sunday mornings?
NC Court of Appeals says: "Nope."
appellate.nccourts.org/opinions/?c=...
#ncga #ncpol
Does 1st Amendment Freedom of Religion protect your right to hunt on Sunday mornings?
NC Court of Appeals says: "Nope."
appellate.nccourts.org/opinions/?c=...
#ncga #ncpol
appellate.nccourts.org
April 16, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Does NC's Right to Hunt & Fish Constitutional Amendment protect you against NC laws that restrict hunting on Sundays?
Does 1st Amendment Freedom of Religion protect your right to hunt on Sunday mornings?
NC Court of Appeals says: "Nope."
appellate.nccourts.org/opinions/?c=...
#ncga #ncpol
Does 1st Amendment Freedom of Religion protect your right to hunt on Sunday mornings?
NC Court of Appeals says: "Nope."
appellate.nccourts.org/opinions/?c=...
#ncga #ncpol
A Trump presidential library at UNC-Pembroke in Robeson County?
Rep. Jarrod Lowery of RobCo filed a bill seeking $10M for this idea.
Ben Rappaport of the Border Belt Independent has the story:
borderbelt.org/nc-bill-call...
#ncga #ncpol
Rep. Jarrod Lowery of RobCo filed a bill seeking $10M for this idea.
Ben Rappaport of the Border Belt Independent has the story:
borderbelt.org/nc-bill-call...
#ncga #ncpol
Trump's presidential library at UNC Pembroke? NC House bill would set aside money for it
A new bill in the state House would set aside money for a presidential library in honor of Donald Trump at UNC Pembroke.
borderbelt.org
April 10, 2025 at 6:21 PM
A Trump presidential library at UNC-Pembroke in Robeson County?
Rep. Jarrod Lowery of RobCo filed a bill seeking $10M for this idea.
Ben Rappaport of the Border Belt Independent has the story:
borderbelt.org/nc-bill-call...
#ncga #ncpol
Rep. Jarrod Lowery of RobCo filed a bill seeking $10M for this idea.
Ben Rappaport of the Border Belt Independent has the story:
borderbelt.org/nc-bill-call...
#ncga #ncpol
A Trump supporter crashed the anti-Trump rally in Fayetteville today.
Loud confrontation and yelling de-escalated to spirited argument
cityviewnc.com/stories/nati...
#ncpol
Loud confrontation and yelling de-escalated to spirited argument
cityviewnc.com/stories/nati...
#ncpol
Nationwide anti-Trump protest included rally in Fayetteville Saturday
Opponents of President Donald Trump rallied in Fayetteville on Saturday, part of a nationwide protest. A Trump supporter crashed the event
cityviewnc.com
April 5, 2025 at 11:41 PM
A Trump supporter crashed the anti-Trump rally in Fayetteville today.
Loud confrontation and yelling de-escalated to spirited argument
cityviewnc.com/stories/nati...
#ncpol
Loud confrontation and yelling de-escalated to spirited argument
cityviewnc.com/stories/nati...
#ncpol
Reposted by Paul Woolverton
eCourts’ Continuing Legal Mess www.theassemblync.com/politics/cou...
eCourts’ Continuing Legal Mess
A judge ruled this week that a federal lawsuit against eCourts, the state’s $100 million digital records system, can go forward.
www.theassemblync.com
April 4, 2025 at 10:24 PM
eCourts’ Continuing Legal Mess www.theassemblync.com/politics/cou...
Fayetteville mayor election this year has four candidates so far.
www.cityviewnc.com/stories/four...
#ncpol
www.cityviewnc.com/stories/four...
#ncpol
Four say they are in the 2025 election for Fayetteville mayor
Four in running for mayor of Fayetteville: Mayor Mitch Colvin, Council Members Mario Benavente and Kathy Jensen, and Freddie de la Cruz
www.cityviewnc.com
March 26, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Fayetteville mayor election this year has four candidates so far.
www.cityviewnc.com/stories/four...
#ncpol
www.cityviewnc.com/stories/four...
#ncpol
NC Gov. Josh Stein visits Fayetteville to promote teacher pay raises, $4B school construction bonds, and other education initiatives in his proposed state budget.
Budget has $$ for shuttered Fayetteville veterans home
Read all about it:
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#ncga #ncpol
Budget has $$ for shuttered Fayetteville veterans home
Read all about it:
www.cityviewnc.com/stories/gov-...
#ncga #ncpol
Gov. Stein’s proposed budget has money for Fayetteville vets home, FSU
Gov. Stein’s proposed budget has money for Fayetteville vets home, FSU. He visited Fayetteville to call on legislature to raise teacher pay
www.cityviewnc.com
March 20, 2025 at 10:03 PM
NC Gov. Josh Stein visits Fayetteville to promote teacher pay raises, $4B school construction bonds, and other education initiatives in his proposed state budget.
Budget has $$ for shuttered Fayetteville veterans home
Read all about it:
www.cityviewnc.com/stories/gov-...
#ncga #ncpol
Budget has $$ for shuttered Fayetteville veterans home
Read all about it:
www.cityviewnc.com/stories/gov-...
#ncga #ncpol
Trump administration freezes funding earmarked to remove PFAS/GenX/forever chemicals from Fayetteville's drinking water.
Also frozen: Money to protect the city's electricity service from hackers.
www.cityviewnc.com/stories/more...
Evey Weisblat has the story.
#ncga #ncpol
Also frozen: Money to protect the city's electricity service from hackers.
www.cityviewnc.com/stories/more...
Evey Weisblat has the story.
#ncga #ncpol
PWC can't access millions for planned projects under Trump
Federal funds are on hold following executive orders by Trump administration, including millions for PFAS filtration system
www.cityviewnc.com
March 20, 2025 at 4:48 AM
Trump administration freezes funding earmarked to remove PFAS/GenX/forever chemicals from Fayetteville's drinking water.
Also frozen: Money to protect the city's electricity service from hackers.
www.cityviewnc.com/stories/more...
Evey Weisblat has the story.
#ncga #ncpol
Also frozen: Money to protect the city's electricity service from hackers.
www.cityviewnc.com/stories/more...
Evey Weisblat has the story.
#ncga #ncpol
Air dome maker moving 72 jobs to Fayetteville from Minnesota.
www.cityviewnc.com/stories/air-...
#ncga #ncpol
www.cityviewnc.com/stories/air-...
#ncga #ncpol
Air dome maker picks Fayetteville for factory and HQ
Air dome maker Yeadon Fabric Domes picks Fayetteville for new factory and HQ. Plans to hire 72 for plant by the airport
www.cityviewnc.com
March 18, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Air dome maker moving 72 jobs to Fayetteville from Minnesota.
www.cityviewnc.com/stories/air-...
#ncga #ncpol
www.cityviewnc.com/stories/air-...
#ncga #ncpol
Reposted by Paul Woolverton
In recent years, Shibumi co-founder Dane Barnes has managed to convince North Carolina beaches to lift rules to allow his inescapable shades on all the state’s shores.
But across the state line, officials in Myrtle Beach haven’t budged–yet.
www.theassemblync.com/business/myr...
But across the state line, officials in Myrtle Beach haven’t budged–yet.
www.theassemblync.com/business/myr...
Sunblocked: Can Shibumi Make Waves South of the (NC) Border?
Myrtle Beach has long banned sun shades and tents. Will they relax that rule this year for Shibumi Shades?
www.theassemblync.com
March 14, 2025 at 1:04 PM
In recent years, Shibumi co-founder Dane Barnes has managed to convince North Carolina beaches to lift rules to allow his inescapable shades on all the state’s shores.
But across the state line, officials in Myrtle Beach haven’t budged–yet.
www.theassemblync.com/business/myr...
But across the state line, officials in Myrtle Beach haven’t budged–yet.
www.theassemblync.com/business/myr...
Pro tip for people who have/manage Facebook pages:
As of Feb. 18, Facebook deletes livestreamed videos.
Download any you want to keep
New videos: 30-day lifespan
Older videos: 90 days after FB sends you an email
#ncga #ncpol
Info:
about.fb.com/news/2025/02...
As of Feb. 18, Facebook deletes livestreamed videos.
Download any you want to keep
New videos: 30-day lifespan
Older videos: 90 days after FB sends you an email
#ncga #ncpol
Info:
about.fb.com/news/2025/02...
Updating Our Facebook Live Video Storage Policy | Meta
We’re updating how long live videos can be stored on Facebook.
about.fb.com
March 9, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Pro tip for people who have/manage Facebook pages:
As of Feb. 18, Facebook deletes livestreamed videos.
Download any you want to keep
New videos: 30-day lifespan
Older videos: 90 days after FB sends you an email
#ncga #ncpol
Info:
about.fb.com/news/2025/02...
As of Feb. 18, Facebook deletes livestreamed videos.
Download any you want to keep
New videos: 30-day lifespan
Older videos: 90 days after FB sends you an email
#ncga #ncpol
Info:
about.fb.com/news/2025/02...
Cumberland County paused construction of its $145 million performing arts center (the Crown Event Center), for 30 days.
Is hiring a lawyer to review all the paperwork etc.
Project funded by a 1% restaurant food tax the #NCGA authorized in the 1990s
www.cityviewnc.com/stories/coun...
#ncpol
Is hiring a lawyer to review all the paperwork etc.
Project funded by a 1% restaurant food tax the #NCGA authorized in the 1990s
www.cityviewnc.com/stories/coun...
#ncpol
County suspends construction of $145M Crown Event Center for legal review
Cumberland County suspends construction of $145M Crown Event Center for review. Outside attorney to assess performing arts center
www.cityviewnc.com
March 6, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Cumberland County paused construction of its $145 million performing arts center (the Crown Event Center), for 30 days.
Is hiring a lawyer to review all the paperwork etc.
Project funded by a 1% restaurant food tax the #NCGA authorized in the 1990s
www.cityviewnc.com/stories/coun...
#ncpol
Is hiring a lawyer to review all the paperwork etc.
Project funded by a 1% restaurant food tax the #NCGA authorized in the 1990s
www.cityviewnc.com/stories/coun...
#ncpol
Fort Bragg will put the Fort Liberty name to rest with a ceremony on March 7. Relatives of Pfc. Roland L. Bragg are scheduled to attend.
Is open to the public who get a gate pass or have appropriate ID to get on Post.
Details here:
www.cityviewnc.com/stories/cere...
#ncpol
Is open to the public who get a gate pass or have appropriate ID to get on Post.
Details here:
www.cityviewnc.com/stories/cere...
#ncpol
Ceremony set for March 7 to formalize return of Fort Bragg name
Ceremony set for March 7 to formalize return of Fort Bragg name from Fort Liberty. Event is open to the public.
www.cityviewnc.com
February 25, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Fort Bragg will put the Fort Liberty name to rest with a ceremony on March 7. Relatives of Pfc. Roland L. Bragg are scheduled to attend.
Is open to the public who get a gate pass or have appropriate ID to get on Post.
Details here:
www.cityviewnc.com/stories/cere...
#ncpol
Is open to the public who get a gate pass or have appropriate ID to get on Post.
Details here:
www.cityviewnc.com/stories/cere...
#ncpol
Fayetteville police chief says that since 2014, crime in the city has dropped 35 percent
Read all about it:
www.cityviewnc.com/stories/poli...
#ncpol #ncga
Read all about it:
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#ncpol #ncga
February 20, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Fayetteville police chief says that since 2014, crime in the city has dropped 35 percent
Read all about it:
www.cityviewnc.com/stories/poli...
#ncpol #ncga
Read all about it:
www.cityviewnc.com/stories/poli...
#ncpol #ncga
75 Jobs From Recycled Plastic
- Waste to energy company about to open a factory in Fayetteville.
- Says it will turn waste plastic into diesel fuel
- 30 tons of plastic per day.
- 75 jobs, paying $60k-$80k
Read all about it:
www.cityviewnc.com/stories/wast...
#ncpol
- Waste to energy company about to open a factory in Fayetteville.
- Says it will turn waste plastic into diesel fuel
- 30 tons of plastic per day.
- 75 jobs, paying $60k-$80k
Read all about it:
www.cityviewnc.com/stories/wast...
#ncpol
Company that turns plastic to diesel plans to open Fayetteville plant
Fayetteville was chosen by Waste Energy Corp as the location to build the company's first waste-to-energy plant, converting plastic to diesel
www.cityviewnc.com
February 20, 2025 at 2:33 PM
75 Jobs From Recycled Plastic
- Waste to energy company about to open a factory in Fayetteville.
- Says it will turn waste plastic into diesel fuel
- 30 tons of plastic per day.
- 75 jobs, paying $60k-$80k
Read all about it:
www.cityviewnc.com/stories/wast...
#ncpol
- Waste to energy company about to open a factory in Fayetteville.
- Says it will turn waste plastic into diesel fuel
- 30 tons of plastic per day.
- 75 jobs, paying $60k-$80k
Read all about it:
www.cityviewnc.com/stories/wast...
#ncpol
Sticker shock!
Cumberland County property tax values jumped nearly 65% since 2017.
Residential alone was up 86.2%.
How might this affect property tax rates?
www.cityviewnc.com/stories/cumb...
#ncpol
Cumberland County property tax values jumped nearly 65% since 2017.
Residential alone was up 86.2%.
How might this affect property tax rates?
www.cityviewnc.com/stories/cumb...
#ncpol
Cumberland property tax values leap nearly 65%, will tax bills rise accordingly?
Values in Fayetteville up 61.1%; Hope Mills, up 70.8%; Spring Lake, up 62%
www.cityviewnc.com
February 20, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Sticker shock!
Cumberland County property tax values jumped nearly 65% since 2017.
Residential alone was up 86.2%.
How might this affect property tax rates?
www.cityviewnc.com/stories/cumb...
#ncpol
Cumberland County property tax values jumped nearly 65% since 2017.
Residential alone was up 86.2%.
How might this affect property tax rates?
www.cityviewnc.com/stories/cumb...
#ncpol