Fayetteville Gets $1M Grant to Address Chronic Flooding in Locks Creek
Fayetteville has secured nearly $1 million from the state to improve roadway access and stormwater drainage in the flood‑prone Locks Creek neighborhood.
Attorney General Jeff Jackson visits Fayetteville, calls out FEMA over canceled disaster grants
The city relied on federal approval before investing millions in infrastructure repairs.
Cumberland schools on remote learning Thursday as tropical storm nears
Cumberland County Schools will be closed Thursday and all schoolwork will be remote because of the threat of stormy weather related to Tropical Storm Idalia, according to a statement on the school system’s website. The National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued a tropical storm warning for Cumberland County ahead of Hurricane Idalia.
Rain, wind and flood potential: Here’s what to know about Hurricane Idalia for Cumberland County
The remnants of Hurricane Idalia are expected to bring heavy rain, strong winds and potential flooding to North Carolina beginning early Thursday, according to the National Weather Service.