Cynthia Leeks says she thinks ShotSpotter is a good company, but she told representatives of the gunshot-detection business on Wednesday evening that the technology is not suitable for Fayetteville.
No life-threatening injuries were reported Thursday morning when a Cumberland County Schools bus overturned in the 2000 block of Slocomb Road, according to the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office.
Fayetteville Regional Airport unveiled its terminal renovations and expansion on Wednesday, according to a city news release. The renovations include a new entrance canopy and enhanced security.
With an eye on neighboring Moore County, the Fayetteville Public Works Commission says it is increasing its monitoring, reviewing security procedures, and working with local authorities to ensure the delivery of services to customers.
Sweet Tea Shakespeare will present a program of folk Christmas music for three nights beginning Thursday. “Behold: A Folk Christmas Cantata” will be performed at 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 1601 Raeford Road.
If you are homeless in this county, you have an advocate in Toni Stewart, chairwoman of the Cumberland County Board of Commissioners. She is a passionate voice for those without a roof …
The curriculum committee of the Cumberland County Board of Education approved purchase agreements totaling about $8 million on Tuesday for services and goods with the educational supply companies …
If you happened to be at the Cumberland County Courthouse, it was hard to miss the news that Wednesday, Nov. 30, was Amy H. Cannon Day. On every floor, a huge poster display in the area of the elevators thanked Cannon for 32 years of service. Cannon, who is retiring, has been the Cumberland County manager for the past eight years.
A Fayetteville man has been arrested in a fatal shooting that happened on Treetop Drive in May, the Fayetteville Police Department said. Khailil Johnson, 19, of the 7000 block of Ryan Street, is …
HOPE MILLS — The Hope Mills Police Department has moved into the new Public Safety building, and the Fire Department should follow next week, the town Board of Commissioners was told Monday …
Four of the five candidates who applied for the Fayetteville Public Works Commission board were interviewed by the City Council on Monday during its monthly work session.
The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners has a new leader. The seven-member board voted Monday night to elect Toni Stewart its new chairwoman, replacing Commissioner Glenn Adams. Also Monday, two new members of the board were sworn in following the November election.
Two people were shot in a possible road rage incident Sunday on Parkton Road, the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office said. Deputies responded to a shooting on the 5700 block of Parkton Road …
The Fayetteville City Council recently approved 15 people to serve on its Millennial Advisory Commission, which was established to provide the council with input on issues relevant to young professionals and other millennials, according to a city news release.
Methodist University will hold its winter commencement Saturday morning at the Crown Coliseum. The ceremony will begin at 10 a.m., according to a university news release.
HOPE MILLS — The Hope Mills Board of Commissioners on Monday will hear about the latest change order for the new Public Safety building that will require modifications to several areas outside …
Hundreds of families from across Cumberland County attended the Choice Fair 2022 on Saturday to learn about the educational options available in the local school district, officials said. The …
In mid-November, the Fayetteville City Council decided to contract with ShotSpotter, a company that deploys a gunshot detection system using artificial intelligence in cities across the state …
An underground water main break at Murchison Road and Coley Drive has closed some lanes of Murchison Road, the Fayetteville Police Department said. Murchison Road is down to one lane of travel in …
Members of the Fayetteville City Council on Monday are expected to hear from five applicants seeking a seat on the Public Works Commission Board. The City Council work session begins at 5 p.m. in …
When it came to government, Candice White knew this county like few others. She didn’t miss a beat. Not once. “Any job I ever had,” White, 70, says, “I poured my …
In this week’s notebook: Luke Wheeler recognized as Security Systems News 40 under 40, Dana Smith named 2022-23 School Psychologist of the Year.
A Fayetteville man was killed in a fiery three-vehicle crash Friday night at the intersection of Skibo and Morganton roads, the Fayetteville Police Department said. Two others were injured. …
A group called the Guardians of the Green Beret has posted a video accusing former Fayetteville mayoral candidate Franco Webb of fraudulently posing as a Special Forces soldier. The group sent …
A Spring Lake man was killed in a shooting Saturday morning on West Orange Street, the Fayetteville Police Department said. Officers responded to the 1000 block of West Orange Street at …
