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City of Fayetteville Welcomes New Emergency Management Coordinator
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – The City of Fayetteville has appointed Laura Smith to be its new emergency management coordinator. Smith started her new role as the emergency management coordinator on Mar. 18."We know Laura is the right person for this position and we are eager to put a seasoned professional in the driver’s seat as Hurricane Season is only a few short months away," said Chief Kevin Dove.Smith, a Fayetteville native who comes from a family of first responders, transferred to the City of Fayetteville from Cumberland County Emergency Services. She began her career in...
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City of Fayetteville Receives Award for Financial Reporting Excellence
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – The City of Fayetteville has been recognized for its outstanding financial reporting practices, as it recently received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA). The prestigious award was granted to the City for its annual comprehensive financial report for Fiscal Year 2022, which concluded on June 30, 2022."The Finance Department team members worked hard to achieve this goal for the City," said Jody Picarella, Chief Financial Officer....
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Small Business Info Session Held at FTCC
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – A small business information session is scheduled to take place at Fayetteville Technical Community College on Mar. 13 to provide information on different programs for aspiring entrepreneurs. The informational session will be held in the General Classroom Building, Room 108 located at 2817 Fort Bragg Road in Fayetteville at 6 p.m. Resources will be available for small business owners who attend."If you have a business or are planning to build one, this is a great opportunity," expressed Derrick McArthur, Economic Development Manager for the City of...
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Fayetteville City Work Session Highlights - March 4, 2024
Fayetteville City Council met on March 4 for their monthly work session, focusing on strategic city matters. The meeting commenced with an invocation by Council Member Brenda McNair and the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Pro Tem Kathy Jensen.Council Member McNair moved to approve the agenda, seconded by Council Member Derrick Thompson, which passed unanimously. Various items were discussed during the session, including a presentation by John Easterling on the State Action Plan 2024. Council Member Mario Benavente proposed funding for an Office of Community Safety, but...
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Crime in Fayetteville Drops by 10% According to Police Department's Annual Review
Fayetteville Police Department’s 2023 Annual Review revealed a 10% decrease in overall crime in the city compared to the previous year, as stated by Police Chief Kemberle Braden during a City Council meeting. Chief Braden attributed this decline to the progressive approaches implemented by the department, leading to a 32% increase in total arrests and more criminals being taken into custody.Chief Braden emphasized the importance of addressing crime through various initiatives, stating, “As a department, we use different approaches and initiatives to address crime. These...
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Fayetteville City Council Recap – Feb. 12, 2024
The Fayetteville City Council convened on Feb. 12, 2024, to discuss important matters concerning the city. The meeting began with a prayer from Pastor Michael Mathis and the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Mitch Colvin and the City Council.During the meeting, Mayor Colvin made two announcements and recognitions. Firstly, he acknowledged February as Black History Month and urged everyone to embrace diversity and learn from it. Secondly, he congratulated Fayetteville native Joshua Williams and the Kansas City Chiefs on their second Super Bowl...
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Fayetteville City Council Discusses Community Safety, Market House, and Parks and Recreation
Fayetteville City Council met on February 5, 2024, for their monthly work session to address important matters for the city. The meeting commenced with an invocation by Councilman D.J. Haire, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Pro Tem Kathy Jensen.During the session, the council approved the agenda with the removal of two items related to a "Veteran Service Live Event" and "Hiring a City Attorney." Councilman Deno Hondros made the motion, which was seconded by Councilwoman Courtney Banks-McLaughlin.One of the key discussions during the meeting revolved...
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FCHR Scholarship Applications Available for Local High School Students
The Fayetteville-Cumberland Human Relations Commission (FCHRC) is now accepting scholarship applications from high school seniors in Cumberland County. The application period will remain open until March 28th. Students from high schools, private schools, and home schools who are graduating seniors and are in need of financial assistance to attend a two or four-year college or university are encouraged to apply. The FCHRC is offering an award amount of $1,000 to eligible students. To be eligible for this scholarship, students must meet the following criteria: - Reside...
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City Council Updates Strategic Priorities for Year Ahead
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. - The City Council of Fayetteville recently held a two-day strategic planning retreat to discuss and update the city's goals and priorities for the year ahead. The retreat took place at the Dorothy Gilmore Therapeutic Recreation Center, where council members celebrated past accomplishments and recognized the city's recent success.Mayor Mitch Colvin emphasized the importance of understanding what makes Fayetteville a desirable place to live, work, and recreate. He stated, "We need to look across the community and focus on what makes Fayetteville a...
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City Council Adopts New Meeting Times
Starting February 5, the city council of Fayetteville, N.C. will be adjusting their meeting times. Work sessions, which were previously held at 6 p.m., will now take place at 2 p.m. Regular city council meetings, previously scheduled for 7 p.m., will now begin at 6:30 p.m. These meetings, held in city hall in council chambers, are open to the public.The decision to adopt the new meeting times was made during the January 8 council meeting, with a vote of 6-4. Council Members Mario Benavente, Lynne Greene, Brenda McNair, and Courtney Banks-McLaughlin were the individuals...
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CSX to Temporarily Close Two Railroad Crossings for Maintenance
CSX, a leading transportation company, has announced that they will be temporarily closing two railroad crossings in Fayetteville, North Carolina, starting on February 5th. The closures are necessary to conduct important railroad maintenance. The impacted roads are Cumberland Street and Moore Street, which will be closed for a period of approximately three to five days. During this time, detour signs will be placed to redirect traffic around the closures. Residents and commuters should be prepared for potential delays and adjust their travel plans accordingly. CSX...
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Fayetteville City Council Recap – Jan. 22, 2024
The Fayetteville City Council met Jan. 22 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers to discuss matters relevant to the city.
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Former radio personality Jeff 'Goldy' Goldberg to host the Human Relations Community Recognition Awards
Former radio personality Jeff 'Goldy' Goldberg has been selected as the host for the upcoming Fayetteville-Cumberland Human Relations (FCHR) 2024 Community Recognition Awards. The awards luncheon will take place on February 15 at 11 a.m. at the Cape Fear Botanical Garden in Fayetteville, North Carolina. This event aims to honor individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to promoting positive human relations within the city and county.Among the recipients of the Community Awards are Warren Johnson, who will receive the Youth Award, Donna Pelham,...
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Funds available for local nonprofits; Applications due Jan. 28
The city of Fayetteville’s Economic and Community Development is actively seeking proposals from local nonprofits to help the city address homelessness, mental health, youth engagement and violence interruption.
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Kiwanis Playground to Temporarily Close for Improvements
The Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks and Recreation Department has announced that the Kiwanis Playground, located at the Kiwanis Recreation Center on Devers Street, will be temporarily closed for improvements starting on Monday, January 29, 2024. The current playground equipment will be replaced with new and improved equipment, and a stone base and rubber fill will be added to create a more secure and comfortable play surface."The current playground equipment will be removed to install new and improved equipment at the Kiwanis Playground," said the spokesperson for the...
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Fayetteville City Council Recap – Jan. 22, 2024
The Fayetteville City Council convened on January 22, 2024, to discuss various matters relevant to the city. The meeting began with a prayer by George Coney from the House of Prayer COGIC, followed by the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Mitch Colvin and the City Council.During the meeting, several announcements and recognitions were made. Senator Val Applewhite presented the Order of the Long Leaf Pine award to Dr. Toney Coleman. Mayor Colvin also extended an invitation to faith leaders and community partners to engage in a dialogue regarding youth and...
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Funds available for local nonprofits; Applications due Jan. 28
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. - The city of Fayetteville is seeking proposals from local nonprofits to address pressing community issues such as homelessness, mental health, youth engagement, and violence interruption. The city's Economic and Community Development department is actively looking for organizations that can help support the activities outlined in the 2020 - 2024 Consolidated Plan.To support these initiatives, the city receives funding through the Community Development Block Grant (CDGB), HOME Investment Partnership (HOME), and Housing Opportunities for Persons With...
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Murchison Choice Neighborhood meeting scheduled for Jan. 25
The Fayetteville Metropolitan Housing Authority (FMHA), the Urban Strategies team, and officials from the city invite Murchison corridor community members to review a grant application for the implementation of the Murchison Choice Neighborhood plan on Jan. 25 at Seabrook Auditorium located on the campus of Fayetteville State University at 6 p.m.
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Murchison Choice Neighborhood meeting scheduled for Jan. 25
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. - The Fayetteville Metropolitan Housing Authority (FMHA), the Urban Strategies team, and city officials are inviting members of the Murchison corridor community to a meeting on January 25th to review a grant application for the implementation of the Murchison Choice Neighborhood plan. The meeting will take place at Seabrook Auditorium on the campus of Fayetteville State University at 6 p.m.The Murchison Choice Neighborhood plan is part of the Choice Neighborhood Initiative, which is HUD's signature affordable housing program. The initiative aims to...
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City closures and schedules for MLK Day
City of Fayetteville Government offices will be closed Jan. 15 to observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Please see the following holiday schedules for the Police Department, Solid Waste Division, Fayetteville Regional Airport, Fayetteville Area System of Transit and Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks and Recreation.