Fayetteville to request emergency federal funding for clean up, but not repairs, of sinkhole from Tropical Storm Debby
At Monday’s meeting, the Fayetteville City Council voted 8-1 to request emergency federal funding to clean up the debris from the sinkhole and burst culvert on Siple Avenue, as well as reinforce the eroded river bank and remove the sediment clogging the watershed.
With Tropical Storm Debby, Fayetteville and North Carolina learn from previous devastating storms
Figuring out who is entitled to the federal disaster aid is complicated. Questions often arise about heirship disputes, unpaid property taxes, easement concerns and myriad other issues.
Debby departs, but officials keeping eye on Little, Cape Fear rivers
Tropical Storm Debby pulled away from the Carolinas Friday morning, leaving the region soaked, but generally much better off than originally feared.
County sees flooding, dam breach as Tropical Storm Debby makes debut in North Carolina
As Tropical Storm Debby makes its way through the Sandhills region, here’s what Cumberland County has experienced.
Are you ready for Debby? Keep track of latest closures, emergency announcements
Check out CityView’s guide to closures and emergency announcements tied to Tropical Storm Debby.
County declares state of emergency as threat of Tropical Storm Debby looms
The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners declared a state of emergency Tuesday as Tropical Storm Debby approaches.
Tropical Storm Debby to bring more than a foot of rain across Sandhills
Add the recent wet July, with 6-8 inches of rain in Fayetteville and more than a foot in parts of Harnett and Lee counties, and the region faces a serious threat of fresh-water flooding.