Myron Pitts

1 week ago | fayobserver.com | Myron Pitts

Carol Mills is running into a problem many renters and would-be renters face in Fayetteville: A lack of rental units that are both available and affordable. Renters face challenges finding affordable units, with average one-bedroom rent exceeding $1,100. Limited city resources exist for renters facing financial difficulties, although programs for first-time homebuyers are available. High rental costs consume a significant portion of residents' income, exceeding 30%.

1 week ago | fayobserver.com | Myron Pitts

If we judge by social media, a lot of reaction I have seen to the Fayetteville mayor's announcement has been supportive of a curfew, including some who wonder what took so long. I can answer that. Fayetteville's Dogwood Festival experienced a shooting incident nearby, part of a spike in gun violence prompting Mayor Colvin to propose a youth curfew. The Fayetteville mayor's curfew proposal faces potential opposition due to concerns about its effectiveness and possible negative impacts.

1 week ago | fayobserver.com | Myron Pitts

A person with multiple gunshot wounds was found in at an apartment complex off Cliffdale Road and later died from his injuries, according to a news release by the Fayetteville Police Department. Officers responded to a call at around 10:22 a.m. to the 600 block of Barton's Landing Place, according to the release.

2 weeks ago | fayobserver.com | Myron Pitts

Loose dogs are becoming a growing nuisance for residents in Cumberland County. Cumberland County Animal Services has seen a rise in stray dog intake, although still below pre-pandemic levels. National trends show an increase in stray dogs, with a low return-to-owner rate. Shannon McCall is faithful as the Postal Service in walking Remy, her 4-year-old English bulldog-pit bull mix. Rain or shine. “When it’s 20 degrees outside, I’ll walk her,” she said.

2 weeks ago | fayobserver.com | Myron Pitts

Mayor Mitch Colvin said at a work session he’d like the city to expand a program that helps first-time homebuyers. But his colleagues differed over what tweaks might help. Fayetteville's Homebuying HERO Program offers low-interest loans up to $30,000 to help city, county, school, and hospital employees purchase their first homes. Mayor Mitch Colvin wants to expand the program to employees of Fayetteville Technical Community College, State University, and Methodist University.