In the race for the Fayetteville City Council District 8 race, political newcomer Michael Pinkston is trying to unseat incumbent Courtney Banks-McLaughlin. Pinkston, 70, is a downtown businessman …
The Fayetteville Police Department’s Homicide Unit is investigating after two people were found dead of apparent gunshot wounds Thursday morning in a home on Berkshire Road. Officers were …
A groundbreaking ceremony is planned Monday for a second senior center approved by voters in a referendum on a parks and recreation bond package. The groundbreaking for the future Senior Center East will be at 10 a.m. Monday at 917 Washington Drive, off Murchison Road.
Two people face drug and child abuse charges after police say a concerned resident reported a tip to Fayetteville/Cumberland CrimeStoppers about suspicious activity at a home.
Larry O. Wright Sr., who represents District 7 on the Fayetteville City Council and was first elected in 2013, is being challenged by businesswoman Brenda McNair in the July 26 election.
Larry Wright, who was first elected to the City Council in 2013, is being challenged for the District 7 seat by businesswoman and political newcomer Brenda McNair. Wright says the city is headed …
Chemours announced Wednesday that it is challenging the new U.S. Environmental Protection Agency health advisory for GenX, one of dozens of so-called forever chemicals found in high concentrations in the Cape Fear River and in drinking water wells in Cumberland County.
The Fayetteville Police Department has released the names of the officers involved in the fatal shooting of a woman who appeared to be suffering from a mental crisis on July 1. In a release Wednesday, the Police Department identified the officers as Officer Zacharius Borom and Sgt. Timothy Rugg. Both have been placed on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation, the department said.
An aging network of power, water and sewer lines means Fayetteville’s public utility must closely monitor its infrastructure to avoid disruptions in service. The city’s Public Works Commission met Wednesday to discuss “asset management” — the strategies in place to modernize utility systems and guard against failure and inefficiencies.
The Rev. Stuart Collick stood before the Fayetteville-Cumberland County Homeless Committee on Tuesday and begged its members to step up as leaders and get projects moving on behalf of the homeless.
Two political newcomers are vying for an open seat on the Fayetteville City Council to represent District 6. Businessman Peter Pappas says the city needs “mature, reasoned leadership.” …
Apparently, some City Council members are ducking when it comes to the Vote Yes Fayetteville initiative to change the elected municipal government body from nine districts to five district …
Two political newcomers are vying for an open seat on the Fayetteville City Council to represent District 6. Businessman Peter Pappas says the city needs “mature, reasoned leadership.” Retired postal worker Derrick Thompson says quality of life should be “everyone’s top priority.”
SPRING LAKE — The Spring Lake Board of Aldermen on Monday night approved the appointment of Michael Porter as the new town attorney. The terms of the agreement, which is for two years, are …
Public safety is the top concern for the candidates who hope to represent District 3 on the Fayetteville City Council. And they agree that expanding economic opportunity is an important strategy to reduce crime.
In the race for the Fayetteville City Council District 3 seat, incumbent Antonio Jones is being challenged by Mario Benavente. Jones was appointed to the seat in December by the City Council to …
Cumberland County has received $937,600 from the Golden LEAF Foundation that will be used to clear and grade 30 acres on the county-owned Sand Hill Road site. “We are happy that our …
SPRING LAKE — The Spring Lake Board of Aldermen on Monday is expected to hire Michael Porter as the new town attorney. Porter has a law practice in Fayetteville that specializes in business …
As one of the longest-serving members of the Fayetteville City Council, D.J. Haire credits his 10 terms representing District 4 to his willingness to listen not only to his constituents but to all city residents.
D.J. Haire is one of the longest-serving members of the Fayetteville City Council, having represented District 4 for 10 terms. His challenger, Thomas C. Greene, says city leadership is …
The state Department of Environmental Quality is hosting a community information meeting on July 26 in Fayetteville to discuss new EPA guidelines related to GenX and what that means for area …
Kathy Keefe Jensen, who has served four terms on the Fayetteville City Council and is mayor pro tem, is running for reelection to represent District 1. Her challenger is Alex Rodriguez, a political …
Fayetteville State recognized as Adobe Creative Campus Fayetteville State University has been designated an Adobe Creative Campus, the college said in a release. “As an Adobe …
Jack Thompson is a certified paramedic, and he still can see the middle-aged woman at the recent Heartfelt Banquet standing there with her family. He felt the emotion of that evening at Manna …
Kathy Keefe Jensen says rapid growth is bringing opportunity to Fayetteville. Alex Rodriguez says the fast pace of development, particularly of large residential projects, is taxing public services.
