City Councilwoman Shakeyla Ingram, running for her second term in office, held off former Councilman Tyrone Williams in Tuesday’s election for the District 2 seat on the Fayetteville City Council, according to unofficial results.
Michael Futch | Staff Writer
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Incumbent Johnny Dawkins defeats political newcomer for City Council seat
Incumbent Fayetteville City Councilman Johnny Dawkins handily defeated political newcomer Fred G. LaChance on Tuesday in the election for the District 5 seat on the council, according to unofficial results.
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COVID-19 relief grants available for eligible small businesses
Eligible small businesses that were impacted by the coronavirus pandemic may apply for COVID-19 relief grants through the city of Fayetteville. Money from the Small Business Relief Grant Program …
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More than 4,000 cast ballots during early voting period
Candidates and their supporters were out Saturday urging people to vote on the last day of early voting ahead of the Fayetteville municipal election. The Board of Elections office on Fountainhead …
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City manager: Community will have input in police chief search
City Manager Doug Hewett said he plans to work with a recruiting firm as he looks to find a replacement for Police Chief Gina Hawkins, who announced last week that she intends to retire early next …
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FTCC board moves forward with presidential search
The Fayetteville Technical Community College board of trustees met Thursday in a special called meeting to receive recommendations from the Presidential Search Committee on the potential successor to …
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Incumbent Ingram facing former Councilman Williams in District 2
Shakeyla Ingram is campaigning to keep her District 2 seat on the Fayetteville City Council. Challenging her is former Councilman Tyrone Williams, who is running for office again after reluctantly resigning four years ago when allegations emerged that he tried to solicit money from a developer.
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Cumberland County school board approves new principal, 5 district-level appointments
On the recommendation of Cumberland County Schools Superintendent Marvin Connelly Jr., the Board of Education approved five district-level appointments and one principal appointment at a meeting Wednesday morning.
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Two-term Mayor Mitch Colvin facing newcomer Freddie de la Cruz in city mayoral race
Fayetteville Mayor Mitch Colvin says improving public safety is a key part of providing economic opportunity for everyone, which he believes is the city’s most pressing need. His challenger …
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Cumberland County Schools welcomes year-round students
“Good morning, Hornet family!” With that opening delivered over the intercom, Principal David Greene kicked off the new school year Monday morning for the 525 students who attend Anne Chesnutt Middle School on Skibo Road.
