Fred LaChance says it’s time “for the average Joe to get out and go walking.” Three-term City Councilman Johnny Dawkins says there’s still work to be done on public safety and infrastructure.
Michael Futch | Staff Writer
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Fayetteville PWC taking proactive approach to address aging infrastructure
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.
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Fayetteville police ID officers involved in fatal shooting
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.
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‘Even one vote can make a difference’
Foot traffic was slow around noon Thursday on the first day of early voting at the Cumberland County Board of Elections. There were more candidates and their supporters outside the elections …
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‘She was a wonderful girl’
The grandparents of the woman who was fatally shot by Fayetteville police on Friday night dispute the department’s account of the incident. “This was bad. It was an egregious …
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Fayetteville grants to help community groups offer positive alternatives for youths
“The Purple Beauty” is on the go, and it’s not just for show. The refurbished surplus school bus rolls out from the Raeford area with purpose every Friday and for occasional outings during the week to provide mentoring and study assistance for young people in Hoke and Cumberland counties.
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Agreement to help reservists, spouses find civilian jobs in Fayetteville market
In a partnership touted as the first of its kind, Fayetteville’s economic development agency is teaming with the Army Reserve Command to help reservists and their spouses find civilian jobs.
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National company adds 2 Fayetteville apartment communities to its portfolio
An owner of apartment communities in 19 states has purchased two more in Fayetteville with plans to make $7 million in improvements to the properties. Morgan Properties, regarded as one of the nation’s top three multifamily housing companies, has acquired Westlake at Morganton and The Preserve at Grande Oaks, which have a total of 642 units, according to a news release.
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Fayetteville council approves annexation of proposed industry site on Dunn Road
Annexation requests for three properties have been approved, including an 83-acre parcel south of Dunn Road that would be developed as an industrial site. The Fayetteville City Council approved …
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Greater Fayetteville Chamber to hold election forum Thursday at Crown center
Candidates for mayor and Fayetteville City Council will answer questions from the public and members of the media at an election forum Thursday morning. The forum is sponsored by the Greater Fayetteville Chamber and will be from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Crown Coliseum.
