Fayetteville’s public utility is encouraging its employees to become more involved in the community. On Wednesday morning, the Fayetteville Public Works Commission received an update on an initiative to begin tracking the time its workers are engaged in civic organizations and community activities.
Michael Futch | Staff Writer
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Fayetteville rapper Morray to headline inaugural Juneteenth Jubilee
Rapper Morray, who is from Fayetteville, has been announced as the headliner for the city’s inaugural Juneteenth Jubilee. “We are confirmed,” Bianca Shoneman, president and CEO of the Cool Spring Downtown District, said Wednesday.
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City Council hears request to fund sports hall of fame
The Fayetteville City Council on Monday night was asked to financially support a proposed E.E. Smith High School Alumni Sports Hall of Fame that initially would be online. LaVar Wright made the …
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Protesters call for justice in shooting death of Jason Walker
Protesters gathered at the Fayetteville Market House on Saturday night to demonstrate against a decision this week by a special prosecutor not to charge a deputy in the shooting death of Jason …
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Thousands attend 40th Dogwood Festival in downtown Fayetteville
Thousands made the pilgrimage downtown Saturday for the 40th Fayetteville Dogwood Festival, the first time the city’s spring street festival has been held since 2019. The festival’s …
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City Council to consider resolution accepting $10.5M in ARP funding for storm drainage projects
The Fayetteville City Council on Monday is expected to adopt a resolution accepting $10.5 million in American Rescue Plan funding from the N.C. Division of Water Infrastructure to help with …
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Sheriff’s Office: Internal probe of deputy involved in fatal shooting moving forward
The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office is conducting an internal investigation of Lt. Jeffrey Hash, the off-duty deputy who shot and killed 37-year-old Jason Walker on Jan. 8, a spokeswoman said.
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City gathers feedback on Market House repurposing
Residents had the opportunity to provide feedback on the proposed repurposing of the Fayetteville Market House during two meetings Thursday.
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Small group protests decision in Jason Walker case
A small group gathered near the Market House Thursday evening to protest the decision by a special prosecutor to not pursue charges in the Jan. 8 shooting death of Jason Walker. Kimberly Spahos, …
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Walker family disappointed by decision not to pursue charges
A lawyer for the family of Jason Walker – who was shot and killed by an off-duty deputy on Jan. 8 – said Thursday they are disappointed the state will not file charges. Allen Rogers, who …
