The North Carolina Department of Transportation is proposing changes to U.S. 401 (Raeford Road) between Hampton Oaks Drive and Fairway Drive in Fayetteville. Road Project Description: (from NCDOT handout) NCDOT proposes construction of access management improvements to U.S. 401 (Raeford Road) from west of Hampton Oaks Drive to East of Fairway Drive. Improvements will include:Continue reading “NC Department of Transportation – U.S. 401 (Raeford Road)”
Author Archives: Angie Hedgepeth
President Signs Flood Insurance Bill
On Friday, March 21, President Obama signed into law the new flood insurance bill, the “Homeowner Insurance Affordability Act.” Details: grandfathering provision – homes that were complying with previous flood maps will not see large increases when new maps show a greater risk of flooding no individual policyholder would pay an increase of more thanContinue reading “President Signs Flood Insurance Bill”
City Council Meeting with State Delegation
On March 17, 2014, the Fayetteville City Council hosted a meeting with the NC State Delegation. The purpose of the meeting was for council to convey topics of interest that the city would like for the state delegation to be aware of in the short session of the general assembly which begins in May. WhoContinue reading “City Council Meeting with State Delegation”
Chamber of Commerce – Military Affairs Council Breakfast
The Military Affairs Council and chamber members met March 13 to receive updates from Fort Bragg to include the Bragg Task Force Commander, Commanding General, 82nd Airborne Division and Commander, 440th Airlift Wing, Pope Field. Speakers: MG K.K. Chinn – Bragg Task Force Commander, XVIII Airborne Corps & Fort Bragg Major General John W. Nicholson,Continue reading “Chamber of Commerce – Military Affairs Council Breakfast”
Fayetteville City Council – Parks Bond Referendum on Radar Again
At the last City Council Work Session, councilman Ted Mohn brought up the idea of another parks and recreation bond referendum. The 2012 parks and recreation bond referendum never made it to a public hearing for a vote. Councilman Mohn would like to send a referendum to the polls this November. The cost of having the referendum on the ballotContinue reading “Fayetteville City Council – Parks Bond Referendum on Radar Again”
Cumberland County Zoning Ordinance – Coliseum Tourism Overlay District
The Cumberland County Civic Center Commission has proposed a Coliseum Tourism Overlay District (CTOD). The Cumberland County Joint Planning Board will meet on March 18, 2014 @ 7:00 pm in the Historic Courthouse to vote on the ordinance. Public comment will be allowed. Next Step: Once the Planning Commission approves the CTOD, the ordinance willContinue reading “Cumberland County Zoning Ordinance – Coliseum Tourism Overlay District”