Councilmembers pushed for answers to questions about downtown parking as they consider replacing city’s parking vendor in a new $678,000 contract.
Rachel Heimann Mercader
Rachel Heimann Mercader is CityView's government reporter, covering the City of Fayetteville. She has reported in Memphis, the Bay Area (California), Naples (Florida), and Chicago, covering a wide range of stories that center community impact and institutional oversight.
Posted inHousing
Fayetteville Awarded $25 Million Grant to Redevelop Murchison Road Corridor
After a failed bid in 2024, the city strengthened its application and will now rebuild aging public housing and add hundreds of mixed‑income units.
Posted inEconomic Development
Fayetteville Wants to Hire Manager to Focus on Downtown Development
The city is taking steps to create a dedicated leader for downtown. The new position comes as the police department is also hiring for a downtown officer.
Posted inBusiness & Economy
Fayetteville Considers Higher Fees, Sweeping Changes to Parking Program
New fees, higher special event rates, and a converted lot are proposed as the city looks to shrink the cost of a parking program that doesn’t pay for itself.
Posted inNews
Homicides Drop in Fayetteville While Overall Crime Sees Small Increase
Fayetteville police crime data for the first half of 2026 shows drop in property crimes, growing focus on juveniles, and disproportionate traffic stops of Black drivers.
Posted inPolitics & Government
Fayetteville to Tear Down, Rebuild Long-Delayed Fire Station 4
City Council votes to restart Fire Station 4 from scratch, clearing the compromised structure and hiring new project managers to guide a full rebuild.
Posted inPolitics & Government
Divided Spring Lake Board Appoints Dennis English as Town Manager
Commissioners voted 3-2 to hire English, who has served as interim town manager since three commissioners voted to fire the previous one in February.
Posted inBusiness & Economy
City Revokes Permits for Sex Shop on Bragg Boulevard
Fayetteville claims Fort Outpost hasn’t operated for at least a year and revoked building permits. The business, represented by a state lawmaker, says the city’s case lacks evidence.
Posted inPolitics & Government
Cumberland County Gets $36 Million for Projects in New State Budget
Local leaders sought major investments in water, schools, mental health, and public safety. The new state budget delivers far less.
Posted inBusiness & Economy
Neighbors Challenge SteelFab’s Bid to Rezone 123 Acres for Expansion
SteelFab’s request to rezone a large tract near Country Club Drive ignited debate over whether heavy industrial zoning is appropriate so close to homes and a stormwater basin.
