Welcome to CityView Today! Since I joined CityView in January, I’ve been attending meetings, chatting with civic leaders, and even enjoying a local basketball game or two. Now, I want to meet you. So come join us on March 12 at ArtsXL. We’re hosting a free community event to continue my introduction to Fayetteville. Come ready to talk about our community, ask questions about our journalism, and share what stories you think deserve the spotlight. Go ahead and reserve your spot now.
In today’s newsletter: Homicides in Fayetteville reached 37 in 2025, up from 30 a year earlier. But overall, crime is down in the city, according to police Chief Roberto Bryan Jr. Your electric rates, though, are on the rise. And, the City Council shot down a proposal to allow residents to vote on adding no parking zones on some streets.
Thanks for reading,
Matt Hennie
Editor-in-Chief
Fayetteville Crime Down in 2025 But Youth Crime Up, Police Say
Fayetteville police Chief Roberto Bryan Jr. reported a citywide drop in crime but warned council members that juvenile offenses rose significantly in 2025.
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Obituaries
Elizabeth Mary Tourangeau-Plunkett
Elizabeth Tourangeau-Plunkett, 93, passed away on Sunday, February 8.
Triesta Melton
Triesta Melton passed away on Tuesday, February 17.
LaMarcus Lamont Council
LaMarcus Lamont Council, 42, passed away on Sunday, February 15.
Until tomorrow!
💰 The Fayetteville-Cumberland Human Relations Commission is accepting applications for its $1,000 scholarship for high school seniors. Public, private, and homeschooled students who have lived in Cumberland County for at least one year, have a 2.5 GPA or higher, and who have been admitted to a two- or four-year college or university are eligible to apply. Applications can be mailed or dropped off at the Human Relations Department at Festival Park Plaza, and must be postmarked by March 26.
~ Dasia Williams
