Category Archives: Local

The City of Sanford City Council passed a petition for annexation of 18.11 acres of land.  The land is owned by Mary Knipple.  The property is located at 2919 Beachtree Drive in Sanford.  This annexation is a first in a series of steps. A group of investors wishes to develop the property as commercial.  

During the January Work Session of the Fayetteville City Council, the council discussed a proposed Gateway Corridor Overlay District.  Although no formal motion was made, the Council directed city staff to make adjustments and place the item back on the work session agenda for February. Those in verbal disapproval of the district – Councilman ArpContinue reading “Fayetteville City Council discusses Gateway Overlay District”

On January 3, 2017, Michael  Gibson (Fayetteville/Cumberland Parks & Recreation Director) gave an update on Phase 1 of the Parks Bond Issuance. Senior Center West Land located adjacent to Lake Rim along Raeford Road Lease of Land request presented to N.C. Wildlife Board of Commissioners on December 8 Skateboard Park Land Acquisition discussion scheduled forContinue reading “Fayetteville City Council – Park Bond Update”

from the City of Fayetteville…. Public invited – Tuesday, January 17, 2017 6:30 – 8:30 Kiwanis Recreation Center, 352 Devers Street An opportunity to provide input into the City’s Strategic Plan.  What are the top priorities for the City of Fayetteville?  What does success look like?  How can the City promote transparency and accountability forContinue reading “City of Fayetteville will hold “A Community Cafe’ Conversation””

Follow the link regarding an article in the Sanford Herald on 2016 building permits.  According to Market Edge trend report, quarterly residential and commercial building permits have increased from 2015. The report states there were 94 new building permits in 2016, an increase from 74 in 2015.  On the commercial side, 59 permits where issuesContinue reading “Sanford News – Building Permits Increase”

NCDOT Meeting: Proposed improvement along U.S. 401 (Raeford Road) from Hoke Loop Road (S.R. 1593) to Cliffdale Road. Date: November 29th from 5:00 – 7:00 Location: Calvary Chapel of Fayetteville (9610 Cliffdale Road) Project Details: (from memo) – This project is to improve safety of the corridor in order to reduce vehicular crashes. Numerous rear-endContinue reading “NCDOT Public Meeting – U.S. 401 (Raeford Road) from Hoke Loop Road”