Cumberland Commissioners to Consider Data Center Ordinance in November
A planning board approved a proposed data center ordinance earlier this month. It sets rules on their locations, sound, proximity to neighbors, water use, and more.
Nearly 3 Years After Groundbreaking, County Homeless Center Faces More Delays
Cumberland County is looking for five sites for the Unhoused Support Center after opposition to locating it on Hawley Lane near downtown Fayetteville.
Cumberland to Spend $1.3 Million to Find Clean Water for Cedar Creek
The project is an early step to replace water sources contaminated with forever chemicals. Engineers will evaluate groundwater, existing municipal water, and the Cape Fear River.
Cumberland County Proposes Tight Restrictions for Data Centers
The ordinance would regulate the location and visibility of data centers, how much noise they make, proximity to neighbors, water use, and other aspects of the facilities.
Cumberland County Closes Crown Arena, Theatre Over Structural Flaws
The project manager said large portions need to be demolished, likely ballooning the $80 million to $100 million cost of a planned renovation.
Cumberland Approves $1.72M Sound System Contract for Crown Coliseum
The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners OK’d the contract with an out-of-state firm despite a Fayetteville business suing over the bid process.
Fayetteville PWC Votes to Increase Electricity Surcharge on September 1
The increase in the Power Supply Adjustment rate is to cover wholesale electricity bills that were $18.1 million higher than expected.
More Legislation Coverage
Lawsuit Accuses Cumberland County of Illegally Awarding Contract for Crown Sound System
Draughon Brothers of Fayetteville says the county gave preferential treatment to a company from Connecticut.
Photos: Hundreds Turn Out for Inaugural ‘Dogwood Nights’
‘Back to School” bash kicks off Fayetteville Dogwood Festival’s new event series, which fills Hay Street in downtown on the second Saturday each month.
Fayetteville Holds Public Hearing for Data Center Regulations on Monday
As the council considers an ordinance, Eastover objects to a 300-megawatt project, and Cumberland County holds a community meeting on Tuesday.
Cumberland OKs $557 Million for New Public Schools, FTCC Construction
The projects include new E.E. Smith High and J.W. Coon Elementary schools, and new Cumberland Hall at Fayetteville Technical Community College.
To Be a Town, or Not To Be a Town? In Gray’s Creek, That Is the Question
A proposal to incorporate the Cumberland County community faces fierce opposition. But residents want a say in managing population growth and development.
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