Column: Bennett named chief executive officer and president of Cool Spring Downtown District
Ashanti Bennett is the new chief executive officer and president of the Cool Spring Downtown District, after serving in an interim capacity.
Ashanti Bennett named interim president of Fayetteville’s Cool Spring Downtown District
Bennett takes over the arts and entertainment zone with the departure of Bianca Shoneman
Downtown tax, community safety: key takeaways from Fayetteville’s budget hearing
Editor’s note: This article has been updated to reflect that the Downtown Alliance completed the 2017 tree plan that was referenced by Molly Arnold during the public budget hearing. Residents came out in droves Tuesday to speak at a public hearing for the city of Fayetteville’s proposed fiscal year 2024-25 budget. The 15 speakers at…
Project Aero: Despite some opposition, Fayetteville approves titanium plant incentives package
Fayetteville’s City Council on Tuesday approved an incentives package offering millions of dollars in tax rebates to a titanium reclamation plant eyeing the city as a place to set up shop. The council voted 9-1 to approve the proposed package following a public hearing. Council Member Mario Benavente cast the lone vote in opposition. Cumberland…
Day Resource Center operator acknowledges challenges since homeless support center opening
At the Fayetteville City Council meeting Monday, council members heard a report about operations at the Day Resource Center (DRC), the city’s homeless support center downtown that provides meals, showers and laundry services to people experiencing homelessness.
PHOTOS: Fayetteville rings in 2024 with the Night Circus
Photographer Sharilyn Wells captured the moments as celebrants rang out 2023 and rang in 2024 at the Night Circus on New Year’s Eve at Festival Park in downtown Fayetteville. DJ Spinderella and …
Zombie Walk to bring mystery, intrigue to downtown Fayetteville
Zombies will take to the streets of downtown Fayetteville to celebrate the Zombie Walk from 6 to 10 p.m. Oct. 27. The free, family-friendly celebration welcomes the spooky to gather in downtown Fayetteville in their best zombie costumes, according to a news release by Cool Spring Downtown District.
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Business Notebook: Cool Spring Downtown District elects board members
Cool Spring Downtown District, the managing partner for the city of Fayetteville’s Municipal Service and Arts and Entertainment districts, has elected new members to its board and executive …
Column: 5 county commissioners receive $10,850.16 annually for health benefits
Five of seven Cumberland County commissioners take advantage of health insurance provided by the county. They are, according to a county spokesman, Toni Stewart, the commission chairwoman; Glenn Adams, the commission vice chairman; and Commissioners Marshall Faircloth, Jimmy Keefe and Michael Boose. Commissioners Jeannette Council and Veronica Jones do not take part in the health…
Night Circus: A District New Year’s Eve Spectacular
Night Circus: A District New Year’s Eve Spectacular, hosted by Cool Spring Downtown District and the city of Fayetteville, was held on Dec. 31 at Festival Park.
Star will bring in 2023 for Fayetteville residents
It promises to be the rising star of the show. Come midnight on Saturday, Cool Spring Downtown District organizers will once again raise what they are calling “a large radiant multi-colored …
A Dickens Holiday & Carriage Rides
The 23rd annual A Dickens Holiday & Carriage Rides, hosted by the Downtown Alliance, was held on Nov. 25 at the Fayetteville History Museum.
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