Cumberland County commissioners enter closed session for attorney-client matter; attorney updates board on pending 'Kimoers' lawsuit, no action taken

Cumberland County commissioners voted to add a closed session to the March 2, 2026, meeting agenda and met in closed session for attorney‑client matters, the board said.

County Manager Greer told the board there was one change to the agenda: "Yes, chairman De Villiers, there's 1 change to the agenda. We do need a closed session, under NCGS paragraph 140 318.11 paragraph A3 attorney client privilege," citing the North Carolina Government Code provision the county planned to use. Vice Chairwoman Jones moved to approve the agenda with that amendment and the board approved the motion by voice vote.

The board left open session for a closed session for attorney‑client privilege. When commissioners returned to open session, Chairman De Villiers said the county attorney had provided an update on a pending lawsuit involving "Kimoers." "There was no actions, there are no actions needed at this time, but that was a discussion," De Villiers said.

The record reflects that the closed session was convened under the cited statute and that the attorney’s report did not require further action by the board during the March 2 meeting. The board then adjourned. The county did not provide additional public details about the lawsuit during the open meeting.

Next steps: none announced. If the county provides further public filings or updates, they will appear in subsequent board records.