Good morning. At a tense community meeting, Fayetteville residents learned that hazardous gases detected near the Cliffdale Landfill have exceeded North Carolina’s cancer risk thresholds for indoor air—and may pose an even more immediate threat of explosion.
State investigators at the Oct. 22 meeting shared early results from soil-gas probes installed on properties bordering the former Fayetteville landfill, revealing elevated levels of methane and other chemicals on six sites.
State officials said they were close to completing testing on all 37 adjacent homes and plan to sample beneath houses where risks were flagged as part of a broader effort to determine whether toxic vapors are migrating into living spaces. Read more in today’s top story.
Welcome to CityView Today. Fayetteville Technical Community College renamed two campus buildings after Cape Fear Valley Health donated $2 million to support the school’s nursing and allied health programs. Also, three Fayetteville City Council members say Mayor Mitch Colvin and his allies pushed a vote past Election Day to avoid public scrutiny. Colvin says he did nothing wrong.
Thanks for reading,
Sarah Nagem
Editor for CityView
Cancer risks and explosion hazards detected near Cliffdale Landfill
State investigators found dangerously high levels of methane and other toxic gases near the Cliffdale Landfill in Fayetteville, raising cancer concerns and explosion risks.
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Events
MESSY MONDAY
- Where: The Rick Herrema Foundation, 5572 Shenandoah Drive, Fayetteville
- When: 1-2 p.m. today
- What: Messy Monday invites service members and their families to enjoy stress-free, hands-on art projects designed for all skill levels.
CULTIVATE AND CONNECT: GARDENING WORKSHOP
- Where: Main Library, 455 McKinney Parkway, Lillington
- When: Noon-1 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 4
- What: Learn from an expert master gardener from the N.C. Cooperative Extension as they share their wealth of knowledge on various gardening topics.
TUESDAY NIGHT MUSIC BINGO
- Where: 22 Klicks Bar and Grill, 2653 Hope Mills Road, Fayetteville
- When: 8-10 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 4
- What: Come hang out with Fayetteville Disc Jockey at 22 Klicks Bar and Grill for music bingo!
Obituaries
Vickie Lynn Hudson
Vickie Lynn Hudson, 67, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 29.
William Rozier
William Rozier, 92, passed away on Monday, Oct. 25.
Diane Giasson Jackson
Diane Giasson Jackson, 71, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 28.
Until tomorrow!
🏆 The Fayetteville-Cumberland Human Relations is accepting nominations for its Community Awards, which recognize local residents who are committed to the well-being of others. There are nine categories, including youth, educator, and military member. Nominations are due by Dec. 11. To submit a nomination, go to FayettevilleNC.gov/HumanRelations.
~ Sarah Nagem
