Fayetteville

Fayetteville Residents to Continue Lawsuit Over Damaged Private Lakes After Hurricane Matthew, Court Rules

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Fayetteville, NC — Residents of western Fayetteville are moving forward with their legal battle against the City of Fayetteville, as an appeals court recently allowed their lawsuit concerning the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew to proceed. The hurricane, which struck the area in 2016, severely damaged or destroyed multiple private lakes and their corresponding dams, leading to extensive property and environmental damage. The North Carolina Court of Appeals overturned parts of a 2023 dismissal by Superior Court Judge William R. Pittman, enabling aggrieved homeowners and associations to pursue claims regarding the city’s management of stormwater through … Read more

Newport Resident Convicted for Fentanyl Distribution in Fayetteville

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Fayetteville, AR – A jury has convicted a Newport man of distributing the powerful opioid fentanyl, which authorities say has significantly impacted the Fayetteville area. The verdict was reached after deliberations, underscoring the ongoing battle against the opioid crisis that continues to plague communities across the nation. The defendant, whose identity has not been disclosed to protect the confidentiality of ongoing investigations, could face a substantial period of incarceration. This case is part of a broader crackdown on drug distribution networks that have been linked to a spike in overdose deaths in the region. Fentanyl, … Read more