Good morning. In a unanimous vote during its Nov. 6 work session, the Fayetteville City Council formally requested that State Auditor Dave Boliek’s office conduct an audit of six city construction projects left incomplete after contractor disputes and delays—some of which now appear to be under criminal scrutiny.
The audit request, initiated by Council Members Deno Hondros, Malik Davis, and Lynne Greene, marks a turning point in the city’s reckoning with millions of dollars in incomplete infrastructure.
The vote itself was preceded by a controversial rescheduling of the council’s work session just before Election Day. Mayor Mitch Colvin also surprised council members by inviting Cumberland County District Attorney Billy West to brief the council on a criminal investigation that had been launched months earlier—one that some council members say they were never told about. More in today’s lead story.
Welcome to CityView Today. Spring Lake commissioners on Monday approved the rezoning of over nine acres of land along North Main Street in a 3-1 vote, allowing developers to move forward with an apartment complex near the town’s downtown district. Once developed, the space will host six residential buildings, with an estimated 204 apartment units. The N.C. Court of Appeals has rejected a request from former Terry Sanford basketball player Miya Giles-Jones for a new sexual assault trial against Thurston “T.J.” Robinson, who was her coach. Giles-Jones contended a juror’s misconduct of asking a witness for a date during the original trial tainted the verdict against her.
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Maydha Devarajan
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City Council Seeks State Audit of Failed Construction Projects Amid Criminal Investigation
The Fayetteville City Council requested a state audit of stalled projects amid revelations of a months-old criminal investigation some council members say they never knew about.
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Spring Lake Commissioners Approve Residential Development Rezoning on North Main Street
Commissioners approved the rezoning in a 3-1 vote to allow for the development of an apartment complex near the town’s downtown district.
Court Rejects Basketball Player’s Request for New Sexual Assault Trial Against Former Coach
Miya Giles-Jones contended a juror’s misconduct of asking a witness for a date during the original trial tainted the verdict against her.
Events
FEED YOU MIND: MUSHROOMS AND MICROBES
- Where: Cape Fear Botanical Garden, 536 N. Eastern Blvd., Fayetteville
- When: Noon-1 p.m. today
- What: Discover the hidden world beneath our feet! This lunchtime seminar explores the fascinating relationships between mushrooms, microbes, and healthy ecosystems.
HARMONY HAVEN: PRESSED LEAF ART WORKSHOP
- Where: Cape Fear Botanical Garden, 536 N. Eastern Blvd., Fayetteville
- When: 6-7:30 p.m. today
- What: In this hands-on session, you’ll learn how to showcase the natural beauty of leaves through pressing and artistic arrangement.
BASIC FISHING KNOTS AND RIGGING WORKSHOP
- Where: John E. Pechmann Fishing Education Center, 7489 Raeford Road, Fayetteville
- When: 6-7:30 p.m. today
- What: Not sure how to rig your line the right way? Whether you’re brand new to fishing or just want to sharpen your skills, this hands-on workshop is the perfect place to start.
Obituaries
Nyomi Lagina Gore
Nyomi Lagina Gore, 4, passed away on Monday, Nov. 10.
Constance Chenault Munden
Constance Chenault Munden, 65, passed away on Monday, Nov. 10.
Sylvia Davis Edwards
Sylvia Davis Edwards, 85, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 8.
Until tomorrow!
📞 Over 600,000 veterans live in North Carolina, and Cumberland County is home to among the highest number of veterans within the state. As of this week, the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services has expanded its hours for NCServes network, which offers care coordination teams to veterans and their families. The state also launched AskMeNC, digital hub providing “a single point of entry for services including health care, housing, benefits navigation, employment, education services, and family support” to veterans.
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