Grabbed and Shaken: Lawsuit Alleges Hostile Workplace at Fayetteville Police
Three employees in the department’s Central Records Unit allege they faced retaliation, racial discrimination, and other unfair treatment.
Column: Fayetteville Mayor Pays Homage to Fallen Fort Bragg Soldiers
Bill Kirby Jr.’s notes from the week, including a taste of downtown for School of Medicine students, Crime Stoppers honored, and more on Terry Sanford’s championship golf team.
Column: Fayetteville Police Chief Appointed to Governor’s Crime Commission
Bill Kirby Jr.’s notes from the week, including the new School of Medicine, a career expo, and a new book on Cumberland County’s role in the American Revolution.
Fayetteville’s Youth Curfew Ended in May. It Could Return as Soon as June 22
Amid disagreement over the curfew, the City Council voted 7-2 to reinstate ordinance requiring people age 16 and younger to stay home between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m.
Fayetteville Renews School Police Contract After Clash Over Transparency
The Fayetteville City Council approved providing 18 police officers and 66 crossing guards to public schools despite questions about whether the school resource officer program has ever been properly evaluated.
Fayetteville Crime Down in 2025 But Youth Crime Up, Police Say
Fayetteville police Chief Roberto Bryan Jr. reported a citywide drop in crime but warned council members that juvenile offenses rose significantly in 2025.
Column: Familiar Face Assumes Leadership of Promoting City and County Tourism
Michelle Williams has been on the job as the new president and chief executive officer of DistiNCtly Fayetteville since January 1.
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Column: Enjoy Your Holiday Season Shopping, but Beware of Those Christmas Grinches
‘Tis the season for your Christmas shopping, and that joyous time of the year when we’re in search of the perfect gift to help old Saint Nick place under the tree. But be vigilant.
Fayetteville Police Seek Help Identifying Woman Whose Body Was Left at Funeral Home
Fayetteville police seek public help identifying an elderly woman left at a funeral home; no foul play suspected, digital image released to restore her identity and dignity.
Judge Dismisses Lawsuit in Fayetteville Police Shooting of Jada Johnson
U.S. District Court Judge James C. Dever III ruled that officers did not use excessive force when they fatally shot 22-year-old Johnson.
Fayetteville Allocates $163K in Opioid Settlement Funds for Police Training
Fayetteville invests $163K in police training as overdose deaths rise, expanding diversion and recovery programs funded by opioid settlement dollars through 2038.
Fayetteville’s overall crime drops, but homicides continue to surge in 2025
Fayetteville’s overall crime rate has dropped by more than 10% in 2025, but homicides have surged—up 68% from last year, with most linked to domestic or interpersonal violence.
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