Fayetteville City Council Coverage

Record homicides in 2023, but Fayetteville reports 10% drop in crime overall

Fayetteville saw a 10% drop in overall crime in 2023 compared to 2022, according to the Fayetteville Police Department.

Gilbert Baez, WRAL Fayetteville reporter

Bridge cleanup underway in Fayetteville after trash builds up along Cape Fear River

On Tuesday, the city of Fayetteville employees started to remove trash under the Grove Street Bridge. Soon, cleanup at the Person Street Bridge will begin.

Redesigned Crown Event Center meets $144M budget; some features in earlier design excluded

Cumberland County commissioners and a design group have redesigned the Crown Event Center with the new plans being less expensive to build.

Gilbert Baez, WRAL Fayetteville reporter

Fayetteville agrees to $200,000 settlement with former police chief Gina Hawkins

Members of Fayetteville City Council on Tuesday voted to settle a lawsuit filed by former police chief Gina Hawkins.

Gilbert Baez, WRAL Fayetteville reporter

Former Fayetteville police chief claims hostile workplace forced her to retire

Gina Hawkins, Fayetteville's former police chief, claimed city leaders created a hostile work environment while she held the position.

Gilbert Baez, WRAL Fayetteville reporter

Proposed youth curfew in Fayetteville rejected by city council

On Monday night, Fayetteville City Council voted 7-3 to reject the ordinance presented by Police Chief Kem Braden.

Fayetteville youth curfew rejected by city council

On Monday night, Fayetteville City Council voted 7-3 to reject the ordinance presented by Police Chief Kem Braden.

Fayetteville City Council to discuss youth curfew after residents protest proposal

The proposed curfew would charge minors with misdemeanors and fine parents up to $100 if it is violated.

Willie Daniely, WRAL reporter

City Council advances curfew for children under 17 in Fayetteville

A proposed curfew for children under 17 in Fayetteville moved forward on Tuesday night, but not without heated debate at the city council work session.

Ashley Rowe, WRAL anchor/reporter

In Depth with Dan: Do legal curfews for young people really work?

The Fayetteville City Council will discuss whether to implement curfews for young people during a Tuesday work session. Anyone younger than the age of 18 would be banned from public places from 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. on weekends, and from midnight to 5 a.m. on weekdays.

Courtney Banks-McLaughlin shares emotional journey since death of her daughter

The Fayetteville councilwoman talks about dealing with the sudden death of her daughter and what she's doing to preserve her memory.

Fayetteville councilwoman wants to ensure daughter's accidental gun death doesn't go in vain

Fayetteville city councilwoman Courtney Banks-McLaughlin lost her daughter in October. Since then, she told WRAL News at some point she wanted to talk about what happened so something like this doesn't happen to any other parent.

Gilbert Baez, WRAL Fayetteville reporter

'Her death is not going to go in vain': Fayetteville mom spends first mother's day without teen daughter

Fayetteville City Councilwoman Courtney Banks-McLaughlin lost her daughter in October to an accidental shooting.

Fayetteville councilman to property owners: Fix it up or tear it down

City leaders in Fayetteville are considering an ordinance that would require owners of commercial properties to either fix them up or tear them down. The law would mirror one already in place for residential property owners.

Gilbert Baez, WRAL Fayetteville reporter

Fayetteville voters turn down move to add at-large seats to city council

Supporters says it would have given residents more choice on who represents them. Those against the proposal say it was an attempt to dilute Black voting strength in the city.

Gilbert Baez, WRAL Fayetteville reporter

Vote to add more at-large seats to Fayetteville City Council fails

A push to add at-large seats to the Fayetteville city council was voted down.

Fayetteville city council approves bringing gunshot detection technology to city

Gunshot detection technology is coming to Fayetteville.

Fence removed from exterior of Fayetteville Market House

City leaders are still trying to sort out what to do with the Fayetteville Market House.

Fence removed, future of Fayetteville Market House remains in question

City leaders are still trying to sort out what to do with the Fayetteville Market House.

Gilbert Baez, WRAL Fayetteville reporter

Fayetteville city leaders target gun violence

Fayetteville City Council members will gather at 5 p.m. for a special meeting to address the problem with a focus on public safety and police recruitment.

Fayetteville leaders meeting to address gun violence

Two events in Fayetteville on Thursday are focused on fighting gun violence.

Lora Lavigne, WRAL Durham reporter

Fayetteville councilwoman resigns, alleges misconduct by mayor

In a letter on Tuesday, Fayetteville City Councilwoman Tisha Waddell resigned immediately and alleged unethical behavior from Mayor Mitch Colvin and other city council members.

Rachel Riley, Fayetteville Observer & Sydney Franklin, WRAL multiplatform producer

Dirt moving, incentives approved for rumored Amazon distribution center in Fayetteville

City and county officials on Monday agreed to provide up to $2.5 million in incentives to help attract a distribution facility to Fayetteville.

Gilbert Baez, WRAL Fayetteville reporter

Fayetteville distribution facility would create 500 jobs, bring $100M investment

City and county officials on Monday agreed to provide up to $2.5 million in incentives to help attract a distribution facility to Fayetteville.

Fayetteville council discusses incentives for 500-job project

The Fayetteville City Council meets to discuss providing $1.25 million in incentives for an economic development proposal known only as "Project Bronco."