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.
Spring Lake Makes Advances on Economic Development, Public Safety
The Spring Lake Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a new ordinance that extends the town’s corporate limits and passed a resolution regarding 911 emergency operations for the town.
Column: Celebrate the Holiday Season, but Don’t Drink Alcohol and Operate a Motor Vehicle
“We implore all drivers to practice safe driving habits throughout the holiday season and all year long,” says Col. Freddy L. Johnson, commander of the N.C. State Highway Patrol.
Spring Lake commissioners discuss creation of emergency response protocols
Spring Lake’s Board of Commissioners discussed potential safety protocols to be implemented by the town in the event of an emergency.
On the record with Fayetteville Police Chief Roberto Bryan
Roberto Bryan is Fayetteville’s newest police chief
A new era of public safety may be on the horizon for Fayetteville
Mental health, public safety and homelessness continue to be a major focus for Fayetteville residents voicing concerns to the Fayetteville City Council.
Here’s what to expect at Fayetteville’s upcoming public safety summit
With a week until Fayetteville’s public safety summit, city staff released more information about the upcoming event during Monday’s Fayetteville City Council meeting.
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Council member claims Democratic colleagues let politics interfere with support of community safety office
After a six-month search, the city is still seeking a director for its Office of Community Safety.
Council adopts 2024 priorities for city to share with federal legislators, agencies
At its meeting Monday, the Fayetteville City Council voted unanimously to adopt a list of the city’s legislative priorities to share with federal agencies and elected officials this year. …
Months after residents say they raised safety concerns, United Management tightens security at subsidized senior housing complexes
Though United Management is now taking steps to increase public safety measures, the disconnect between senior occupants and staff at United Management properties has come to a head in recent weeks.
City progresses on hiring community safety director
Fayetteville is one step closer to hiring a director for an Office of Community Safety, an unofficial entity that will fill gaps in the city’s public safety initiatives, particularly in coordinating and evaluating the city’s responses to mental health crises, homelessness and violence interruption programs.
Violent juvenile crime in Cumberland is up; county organization focusing on intervention
Incidents of violent juvenile crime in Cumberland County increased 30% between 2021 and 2022, according to data from the N.C. Dept. of Public Safety. Community stakeholders in Cumberland County are …
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