Good morning. The Fayetteville Public Works Commission has not given up on its plan to build a $9.5 million solar farm off Ramsey Street just north of Fayetteville.
On May 19, Cumberland County commissioners threw a roadblock in the project’s path when they rejected the PWC’s request to rezone the property so the solar plant could legally be built there.
The electric utility’s board held a closed-door meeting on Wednesday morning to discuss its options to proceed. During the public portion of the meeting, PWC CEO Tim Bryant spoke sharply about the county commissioners’ decision to reject the PWC’s request.
“This rezoning of this parcel should have been a true slam dunk, win-win project for this community and PWC customers as a whole,” Bryant said. Read our lead story for more.
Welcome to CityView Today. In today’s newsletter: North Carolina’s YMCAs are using state funds to address the national youth mental health crisis. Each YMCA received $150,000 to improve local children’s mental health. The YMCA of the Sandhills, which has locations in Fayetteville, Hope Mills and Cameron, is using its share to expand the Get Summer program, which provides free membership to youth ages 12 to 18 in June, July and August. The Fayetteville area’s drinking water met safety standards in 2024, the Public Works Commission’s latest water quality report says, but the amount of “forever chemicals” in the water will have to be reduced to meet upcoming restrictions. We break down the report below. And the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a man accused of discharging gunfire into five houses in Fayetteville on Saturday, resulting in property damage but no reported injuries.
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Maydha Devarajan
Editor-in-Chief
PWC considering ways to revive Ramsey Street solar farm project
The PWC, the city-owned utility that provides electricity to much of the Fayetteville area, wants to build the 5-megawatt solar farm on 45 acres on Carver’s Falls Road.
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NC Alliance of YMCAs puts children’s mental health first
The work is funded by a two-year, $3.75 million grant from the North Carolina General Assembly that began in March 2024.
Report: PWC drinking water meets safety standards
Fayetteville utility will need to cut PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ contamination by 2031.
Fayetteville man wanted, accused of discharging gunfire into five homes
The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office is looking for Michael Justin Davis, who is considered armed and dangerous.
Events
Sponsored by Greater Life of Fayetteville
INAUGURAL TIGHT’N IT UP – HONORING OUR FATHERS, VALUING OUR MEN
- Where: The Orange Street School, 600 Orange St., Fayetteville
- When: 6-8 p.m., Thursday, June 12
- What: Welcoming fathers, grandfathers, nephews, uncles, male cousins, and at-risk young adult men to join us as we celebrate a pillar of society long neglected, yet vitally needed. Register here!
LIVE MUSIC BY ETHAN HANSON
- Where: Your Pie Pizza, 5130 Fayetteville Road, Lumberton
- When: 7 p.m. today
- What: Ethan Hanson is performing at Your Pie Pizza! Enjoy some delicious food, a good brew and some gelato for dessert as you enjoy the vocals of Ethan.
LINE DANCING LESSONS
- Where: Cadillac Ranch Fayetteville, 3101 Fort Bragg Road, Fayetteville
- When: 6:30 p.m. today
- What: Weekly line dance lessons offered by Line Dance with Linds!
Obituaries
Walter Lamar Jenkins
Walter Lamar Jenkins, 82, of Fayetteville, passed away on Friday, May 23.
John Thoms Singer Jr.
John Thoms Singer Jr., 56, of Fayetteville passed away on Saturday, May 24.
Eutice Eujanie Green
Eutice Eujanie Green, 80, of Fayetteville, passed away on Saturday, May 24.
Until tomorrow!
🥵 The Cumberland County Department of Social Services is providing free box fans for eligible residents through the Fan Giveaway Program. The program aims to offer relief to residents without access to air conditioning during hot summer months. In order to qualify, a resident must be below 200% of the current poverty level and who have a family member in the home either under the age of 2 or over the age of 60, or with a heat sensitive medical condition, according to the county. For more information, contact the Department of Social Services.
