Kristen Johnson
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North Carolina, United States
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Five things to know about Fayetteville's Savoy Heights neighborhood
Here's what to know about Savoy Heights in Fayetteville, a neighborhood that was built in the 1960s and is known as a historically Black area. → Read More
'E.E. Smith High School was life to me': Alumni honored at inaugural Sports Hall of Fame
Athletes, coaches inducted in E.E. Smith High School Sports Hall of Fame → Read More
NC District 19 Senate race: Incumbent Kirk deViere concedes to opponent Val Applewhite
The race between Kirk deViere and Val Applewhite, both Democrats, heated up when Gov. Roy Cooper endorsed Applewhite in March. → Read More
Dime sized hail expected for late afternoon in Fayetteville area, National Weather Service says
Though Saturday's storms will be unlike Friday evening, some rain and hail with possible thunderstorms are predicted for Saturday afternoon and night. → Read More
'It's not fair': Fayetteville residents react to possible overturning of Roe v. Wade
After a U.S. Supreme Court draft opinion showing the reversal of abortion rights was leaked, Fayetteville residents react. → Read More
Some Fayetteville residents express frustration with Market House repurposing sessions
The Fayetteville-Cumberland Human Relations Commission gathered more public input on the future of the Market House by opening up ideas to the public. → Read More
Fayetteville residents host Community Conversations to discuss racial inequities in the city, country
Fayetteville anti-racism groups discuss racial inequities in policies in the city and around the country with the Community Conversations program. → Read More
Fayetteville councilman joins two other candidates in running for Cumberland County's District 45 seat
Four candidates are running to fill the seat of District 45 in Cumberland County. Here is what some have to sa y about their run. → Read More
Here are the five candidates running for Cumberland County's District 43 House seat
Incumbent Republican Rep. Diane Wheatley has four competitors running for the state House District 43 to represent Cumberland County. Meet them here. → Read More
Power outage at Clarendon House Condos in Fayetteville left some in the dark for 6 days
Power went out at the Clarendon House Condos on March 26 leaving some residents in the cold and dark. Now back on, people want to know what happened. → Read More
Fayetteville City Council approves $145K for Juneteenth celebration
At a Monday meeting, Fayetteville City Council approves funds for the final production of the city's first Juneteenth celebration. → Read More
Fayetteville City Council delays Market House repurposing, votes to remove fence
After months of waiting, City Council received a report from the Justice Department on Market House's repurposing, opening more talk about its future. → Read More
Booms returning to Fort Bragg: Marine artillery training begins Thursday
10th Marines Field Artillery Regiment will conduct their semi-annual field artillery training, Operation Rolling Thunder until April 10 → Read More
Public viewing, funeral arrangements announced for former Cumberland County Sheriff Moose Butler
The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office has announced plans for a viewing and funeral for former Sheriff Moose Butler, who died Sunday morning. → Read More
Jason Walker case: Over 60 days after his shooting death in Fayetteville, what's the latest?
More than 60 days after the death of Jason Walker, demonstrations continue in Fayetteville in the fight to demand justice for his shooting. → Read More
'A true warrior': Beloved former Cumberland County sheriff, Moose Butler, dies at 85
Moose Butler, who served Cumberland County as sheriff for 22 years, died Sunday morning, according to the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office. → Read More
Fayetteville residents living near property of Cain Road halfway house fight court ruling
Fayetteville residents living off Cain Road air frustrations about a court ruling in favor of a halfway house. → Read More
The Fayetteville Market House series: This is why we did it
As the nation grapples with conversations about racism, a new conversation about the Market House's purpose in Fayetteville is even more relevant. → Read More
Homeless center in Fayetteville set to open on King Street next year
At a work session meeting Monday, Fayetteville City Council members got updates about the homeless day center, Murchison Road, housing and Juneteenth. → Read More
Mask requirement lifted for employees, visitors in some Cumberland County buildings
Cumberland County has amended the mask requirement for visitors and employees in some government buildings as COVID-19 cases decrease. → Read More