Fayetteville, Cumberland County, and North Carolina are under a state of emergency over the winter weather.
Environment
Posted inWeather
‘The Sequel Nobody Asked for:’ NC Prepares for Another Winter Storm
State emergency management officials are warning residents to be ready for another disruptive stretch of winter weather.
Posted inCourts & Justice
Fayetteville HOAs Appeal Judge’s Decision to Halt Dam Dispute Trial
Four Fayetteville homeowners associations are asking an appeals court to revive their lawsuit against the city, arguing that a judge improperly ended the case.
Posted inEconomic Development
Data Centers Are Eyeing Fayetteville. Here’s How to Learn More
Data centers are controversial. Local economic development officials are hosting a public discussion on Thursday to answer questions.
Posted inNews
Winter Storm Fern: Fayetteville Escapes Wrath of Severe Weather
Winter Storm Fern didn’t severely impact Fayetteville over the weekend, but Cumberland County Schools and courts are closed on Monday.
Posted inNews
Cumberland OKs City Police Enforcing No-Camping Ordinance on County Property
Following complaints about homeless people camping at county buildings, the county on Tuesday revised its anti-camping ordinance to make it easier to enforce.
Posted inWeather
Winter Is Coming: Fayetteville Braces for Weekend Arctic Blast
Fayetteville officials are gearing up for a winter storm as an arctic front is expected to sweep across North Carolina beginning late Friday.
Posted inEnvironment
The Army Corps of Engineers Wants to Dredge the Cape Fear River. Environmentalists Tally the Costs.
On a ferry trip across the Cape Fear, they pass beaches and bird habitats that could be endangered by PFAS deposits. The Trump administration has already proposed rolling back PFAS limits for drinking water from the river.
Posted inHealth
Repeated Methane Alarms Deepen Concerns for Residents Near Cliffdale Landfill
Methane detectors placed in homes near the Cliffdale Landfill in Fayetteville have prompted renewed questions about the safety of living near the site.
Posted inK-12 Education
Construction Begins on $12 Million Water Project for Two Elementary Schools
The state-funded upgrade aims to improve access to safe drinking water at Gray’s Creek and Alderman Road elementary schools.