News

Benavente and Colvin at odds over youth curfew in special meeting showdown in Fayetteville
The idea of a curfew is not new. Colvin reminded the audience before the discussion began by playing a news segment from 2023 ...
The Fayetteville Observer5d
Benavente and Colvin at odds over youth curfew in special meeting showdown in Fayetteville
Mayor Mitch Colvin championed the curfew as one tool to address youth violence, alongside community programs. Tensions flared in Fayetteville’s City Council chambers Monday night as members ...
Fayetteville City Council approves youth curfew, but not everyone is on board
Charlotte’s Youth Protection Ordinance imposes a curfew for minors under 16. Children 12 and under must be indoors by 10 p.m.
Fayetteville's mayor has a solution to youth gun violence. Will it work? | Opinion
A shooting incident near Fayetteville's Dogwood Festival is one reason Mayor Mitch Colvin wants the city to impose a ...
North Carolina mayor considers declaring state of emergency over gun violence spike
Fayetteville Mayor Mitch Colvin plans to propose sweeping new laws to eradicate a recent spike in gun violence. However, ...
ABC11 on MSN7d
Citywide youth curfew takes effect in Fayetteville, leaders hopeful it will curb crime
The City of Fayetteville voted to implement a youth curfew as part of an effort to fight a spike in juvenile crime.
Mayor: Fayetteville to consider youth curfew, enhanced surveillance to combat gun violence
Mayor Mitch Colvin cited a shooting near the Dogwood Festival on April 26 and at a carnival March 22 in calling for a plan to ...
ABC11 on MSN13d
Fayetteville mayor takes bold stance on tackling youth crime: 'The city is not their babysitter'
Mayor Mitch Colvin said he's willing to do what's necessary to preserve the safety of the Fayetteville community ...
WNCT Greenville on MSN12d
Fayetteville mayor considers declaring public safety state of emergency
Fayetteville Mayor Mitch Colvin plans to propose sweeping new laws to eradicate a recent spike in gun violence. However, ...
WGHP12d
North Carolina mayor considers declaring state of emergency over gun violence spike
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) — Fayetteville Mayor Mitch Colvin plans to propose sweeping new laws to eradicate a recent spike in gun violence. However, Colvin says it’s possible he could declare ...
Fayetteville mayor calls for 9 p.m. citywide curfew for unattended minors due to recent gun violence
In response to gun violence marked by three shootings in just six hours, Fayetteville Mayor Mitch Colvin is advocating for a 9 p.m. curfew for unattended minors and considering declaring a state of ...