Good morning. With the snip of multiple scissors on a red ribbon stretched across two lanes of the newly built highway in southwest Fayetteville, the final piece of Interstate 295, the Fayetteville Outer Loop, was officially declared complete at 11:23 a.m. Tuesday.
The ceremony marked the end of a 26-year construction project.
“It’s even better than we had hoped for, in my opinion,” former N.C. Transportation Secretary Lyndo Tippett said. Tippett was a longtime Fayetteville resident who served on the state Board of Transportation before he became the transportation secretary.
Traffic began using the final 5-mile segment of the 39-mile highway shortly after noon on Tuesday.
Read more in today’s top story.
Learn more about the Fayetteville Outer Loop and its history.
Also in today’s newsletter: Fayetteville City Council honors members with keys to the city. And columnist Bill Kirby Jr. remembers Phil Harris, who dedicated much of his time to local civic organizations. Harris died last month at age 88.
Editor’s Note: We are off tomorrow as our staff spends the holiday with their loved ones. Hoping you have a restful Thanksgiving.
Thanks for reading,
Sarah Nagem
Editor at CityView
Fayetteville’s I-295 Outer Loop is Complete
With the snip of more than a dozen scissors on a red ribbon stretched across two lanes of newly built highway in southwest Fayetteville, the final piece of Interstate 295, the Fayetteville Outer Loop, was officially declared complete at 11:23 a.m. Tuesday.
Background and History I-295, Fayetteville’s Outer Loop
Here are some facts about Interstate 295, the Fayetteville Outer Loop, and a timeline of […]
Outgoing Fayetteville Council Members Honored with Keys to the City
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THE KIRBY FILE: Phil Harris was that good and faithful servant who lived his life at the foot of the cross
Harris’ civic service included the Greater Fayetteville Chamber, the American Red Cross, The Salvation Army, the March of Dimes, United Way of Cumberland County, and the Kiwanis Club of Fayetteville.
Events
CHILDREN’S STORY TIME
- Where: Annie H. McEachern Library, 223 W. Broad St., St. Pauls
- When: 10:30-11:30 a.m. today
- What: Join us for a fun story time for children!
TECH TIME AT BORDEAUX PUBLIC LIBRARY
- Where: Bordeaux Branch Library, 3711 Village Drive, Fayetteville
- When: 10:30 a.m.-noon today
- What: Whether you need help setting up an email account, learning how to use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or anything in between, we’re here to help you with your computer, tablet or smartphone questions. No appointment necessary.
FAYETTEVILLE MARKSMEN VS BIRMINGHAM BULLS
- Where: Crown Coliseum, 1960 Coliseum Drive, Fayetteville
- When: 7 p.m. today
- What: Watch as the Fayetteville Marksmen face off against the Birmingham Bulls!
Obituaries
Michael Foy
Michael Foy, 56, passed away on Wednesday, November 19.
Dillon Orland Johnson Jr.
Dillon Orland Johnson Jr., 58, passed away on Monday, November 17.
Linda Lee Melton West
Linda Melton West, 75, passed away on Tuesday, November 19.
