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Where the sidewalk ends: Fayetteville to resume abandoned project
Work on a Rosehill Road sidewalk project will resume in the coming months after the project was left that was left incomplete a year ago by the previous contractor, city officials said. At its June 24 meeting, the Fayetteville City Council approved a new $1.33 million contract with Morgan Trucking & General Construction Inc. for sidewalk construction and associated work along the eastern side of Rosehill Road. ...
An elementary-school-sized hole in Fayetteville, Cumberland schools resource officer plan
I saw that by executive order of its governor, the state of Virginia will limit or ban cellphones in K-12 classrooms. While I am interested in seeing how the experiment works for our neighbors to the north, I don’t want the same for here — not yet. I...
The Fayetteville Observer's 40 Under 40 Class of 2024: Meet Bishop McNeill
Bishop McNeill, 39, of Fayetteville, is a political organizer. He was nominated for 40 Under 40 because "I first met Bishop at the height of the Black Lives Matter demonstrations in Fayetteville, circa summer 2020," nominator Mario Benavente writes. "It was obvious to anyone who worked with Bishop that he was the 'brains' behind making sure our actions and demonstrations were not empty gestures. He always made sure we were keenly aware of our policy goals. One of which was greater investment into serving under-resourced communities through Orange Street School. That was nowhere on the City Council’s radar before Bishop made it a rallying cry for the people to get behind. After that time, I learned of Bishop’s long history of political organizing and I asked him to be my campaign manager. It’s not hard for me to say that I would not have defeated an incumbent in District 3 if it weren’t for Bishop’s expert strategy and advice. ... There’s no one in the city of Fayetteville that can get the electoral results that Bishop has proven he can produce. So in terms of young professionals who are at the top of their field — Bishop is the king of that hill."
Spring Lake regains financial control from state
After nearly three years, North Carolina’s Local Government Commission returned financial control to the town of Spring Lake, Cumberland County, last week. The LGC is chaired by State Treasurer Dale Folwell and staffed by the Department of State Treasurer. The LGC took control of the town’s finances in October...
STAR Communications Awarded CAB Grant to Supply Fiber Optics in Rural North Carolina
July 15, 2024 – Clinton, North Carolina – StarVision Inc., (dba STAR Communications), a local broadband cooperative headquartered in Clinton, North Carolina, is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded a grant from the North Carolina Department of Information Technology (NCDIT) and Cumberland County from the Connecting America Broadband (CAB) initiative. This grant will fund the deployment of a fiber-optic infrastructure in rural areas of Cumberland County, North Carolina, significantly enhancing internet connectivity and access for underserved communities.
Fayetteville transit service to expand along the Bragg Blvd Corridor
The Fayetteville Area System of Transit (FAST) will begin providing expanding service on Aug. 1 along the Bragg Blvd. Corridor. FAST will now provide transportation from the FAST Center to Procurement Circle, near the new Amazon Fulfillment Center. The service will run seven days a week. The frequency of the...
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Fayetteville to receive $6.6 million from the Federal Transit Administration; Seeks community input on FTA funded projects
The City of Fayetteville will be receiving a grant for $6,667,462 from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for the FY 2024 Low and No Emission Vehicle and Grants for Bus and Bus Facilities programs. The Low-No grant is for the purchase of four battery electric buses, two additional charging stations...
Environmental Health, FTCC to hold Food Safety Forum Aug. 8
The Cumberland County Department of Public Health Environmental Health Division, in partnership with Fayetteville Technical Community College Culinary Arts Department, will host the fifth annual Food Safety Forum Aug. 8 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Culinary Dining Room of the Horace Sisk Building, 2201 Hull Road, on the campus of FTCC.
Exploring the historical gems of Heritage Square
Heritage Square, located at 225 Dick Street, is owned by the Fayetteville Woman’s Club and is a fascinating historical site that holds immense significance in the history of Fayetteville. This hidden gem features three remarkable buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places: the Sandford House (1797), the Oval Ballroom (1818), and the Baker-Haigh-Nimocks House (1804). These buildings are not just architectural marvels but also bear witness to the rich heritage of the region. Additionally, Heritage Square is included on the Cumberland County Civil War historical trail, making it a must-visit destination for history enthusiasts.
PWC hosts tour of water treatment facility for state officials
The Fayetteville Public Works Commission hosted a tour of the Hoffer Water Treatment Facility on July 8 for Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, DEQ staff members, State Senator Val Applewhite, Mayor Mitch Colvin, County Commission Chairman Glenn Adams, and executive staff members for the city and county. PWC hosted the tour at the request of DEQ to brief attendees on the progress PWC has made in meeting the recently announced Environmental Protection Agency regulatory requirements for PFAS as well as provide feedback on how the state can help.
Cape Fear Studios uses Arts Council Grant to support its 2024-25 exhibition series and classes
Cape Fear Studios announced support of its 2024-25 Exhibition Series and classes with the help of a grant in the amount of $5,000.00 for program marketing from the Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County. The grant will help Cape Fear Studios (CFS) facilitate their advertising capabilities as they expand their social...
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