Column: Greater Fayetteville Chamber to Honor Public Safety Heroes
Bill Kirby Jr.’s notes from the week, including a $25 million grant to redevelop Murchison Road, a safety update for Van Story Hills motorists, and FTCC celebrating Dolly Parton.
Fayetteville Considers Higher Fees, Sweeping Changes to Parking Program
New fees, higher special event rates, and a converted lot are proposed as the city looks to shrink the cost of a parking program that doesn’t pay for itself.
Homicides Drop in Fayetteville While Overall Crime Sees Small Increase
Fayetteville police crime data for the first half of 2026 shows drop in property crimes, growing focus on juveniles, and disproportionate traffic stops of Black drivers.
Column: Long-Awaited Stoplight, Safety Measures Coming to Perilous Intersection
The project will bring a new traffic light to Northview Drive and Morganton Road, and a cul-de-sac to close Dundee Road access to the intersection.
Fayetteville to Tear Down, Rebuild Long-Delayed Fire Station 4
City Council votes to restart Fire Station 4 from scratch, clearing the compromised structure and hiring new project managers to guide a full rebuild.
Fayetteville Punts Data Center Regulations to Late October
The City Council voted to revise the city’s proposed regulations for the massive computing warehouses to address public concerns and reconsider them this fall.
The parents aren’t alright: Teens and nonprofit leaders discuss problems impacting Fayetteville’s young people
The City of Fayetteville’s Shaping the Future: Youth Symposium gathered city officials, nonprofit leaders and educators to identify solutions to problems with the mental health, education, workforce development and safety of the city’s kids and teens.
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Way2Real Community Center wants to shine a light on Murchison Road
Officially opened on June 27, the Way2Real Community Center at 2400 Murchison Road provides children and teens with resources like a recording studio, therapy, a food pantry and computer lab, and vocational training
Fayetteville passes ordinances to prevent disruptive parties, blocking of city sidewalks and streets
The Fayetteville City Council recently passed two ordinances relating to parties that get out of hand and obstruction of city streets and sidewalks.
‘Fayetteville Outfront’ promises discussion on city stormwater and capital projects
Residents can ask questions about the City of Fayetteville’s construction, stormwater and parks and recreation projects at the “Fayetteville Outfront” community information session on Wednesday.
First look at Fayetteville’s budget: decreased property tax rate, no fee increases
The property tax rate would decrease substantially under City Manager Doug Hewett’s recommended budget for the City of Fayetteville for fiscal year 2025-2026, which he presented at Monday’s Fayetteville City Council meeting.
City holding workshops to help residents build nonprofits
The City of Fayetteville’s Economic and Community Development Department is hosting two in-person workshops on April 23 and May 21 to help residents with nonprofit recruitment and fundraising.
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