Cumberland County and Fayetteville partners open White Flag Shelter and warming centers Dec. 8–12, offering meals, transportation, and safe spaces during forecasted below‑freezing temperatures.
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.
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Fayetteville Police Seek Help Identifying Woman Whose Body Was Left at Funeral Home
Fayetteville police seek public help identifying an elderly woman left at a funeral home; no foul play suspected, digital image released to restore her identity and dignity.
Posted inCourts & Justice
Judge Dismisses Lawsuit in Fayetteville Police Shooting of Jada Johnson
U.S. District Court Judge James C. Dever III ruled that officers did not use excessive force when they fatally shot 22-year-old Johnson.
Posted inPolitics & Government
Mayor Pro Tem Vote Exposes Divisions in New Fayetteville City Council
An inauguration ceremony celebrated collaboration, but a divisive vote exposed fault lines that could shape the next two years.
Posted inElections
Three New Fayetteville Council Members, One Clear Message: Accountability Starts Now
Fayetteville elected Stephon Ferguson, Antonio Jones, and Shaun McMillan to city council, pledging transparency, accountability, economic opportunity, and responsive governance rooted in community engagement.
Posted inNews
Person Shot After Lunging at Deputy With Knife, Cumberland Sheriff’s Office Says
A Cumberland County deputy shot a knife-wielding suspect during a domestic call, officials said. The SBI is investigating; deputies are on leave, no public threat reported.
Posted inPolitics & Government
Fayetteville’s Office of Community Safety Delivers First Report to City Council
Fayetteville’s Office of Community Safety presented its first report, highlighting youth programs, behavioral health outreach, homelessness response, violence prevention, interagency collaboration, and future priorities for non-enforcement crisis support.
Posted inPolitics & Government
In Hidden Upstairs Room, Fayetteville City Council Conducts Business Away from Public Eye
Fayetteville’s city council holds dinner meetings before public sessions, discussing major issues without livestreams or agendas—raising concerns about transparency, access, and accountability.
Posted inTransportation
Fayetteville’s Infrastructure Overhaul Gets a Boost from State
North Carolina awarded $185.6 million in Powell Bill funds to cities, with Fayetteville receiving one of the largest allocations to support local road upgrades.
Posted inHealth
Fayetteville Allocates $163K in Opioid Settlement Funds for Police Training
Fayetteville invests $163K in police training as overdose deaths rise, expanding diversion and recovery programs funded by opioid settlement dollars through 2038.
