Fayetteville
Coverage of Fayetteville in the Nexus archive.
- National Guard is deployed as flash floods in West Virginia inundate homes and businesses
Flash floods in West Virginia caused by torrential rains inundated homes and businesses, led to water rescues, and prompted the deployment of 300 National Guard members. Governor Patrick Morrisey declared a state of emergency for all 55 counties, and emergency crews conducted dozens of rescues as floodwaters damaged infrastructure and disrupted travel.
- Pentagon IDs third US soldier killed in weekend Iranian attack
The Pentagon has identified the third U.S. soldier killed in a weekend Iranian attack as Sgt. Michael Emmanuel Swinton of Fayetteville, North Carolina.
- Young airman killed in heavy equipment accident at California Space Force base
A 23-year-old airman, Cedric Eneluna, died in a heavy equipment accident at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. Eneluna was part of the 30th Civil Engineer Squadron’s Pavements and Equipment Flight, which maintains infrastructure supporting launch and test operations. The incident is under investigation by a Safety Investigation Board.
- Suspect facing attempted homicide charges after reports of gunshots in Fayetteville
A suspect has been charged with four counts of attempted criminal homicide after gunshots were fired in Fayetteville, Tennessee, on July 6, damaging an occupied vehicle. A second suspect was also charged with assault, with the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office assisting the investigation.
- Community leaders sound alarm over environmental justice as data centers boom across NC
Community leaders in North Carolina are raising concerns about the environmental and health impacts of data centers, including water pollution linked to PFAS and corporate projects in lower-income communities. Residents like Carroll Olinger and Shaun Ingram highlight risks to public health and opposition to developments such as Amazon's $10 billion data center in Richmond County.
- 3 kids killed in crash after mother reached 111 mph in North Carolina, document says
Three children died in a crash after their mother, Megan Symone Scott, allegedly reached 111 mph while fleeing a traffic stop in North Carolina. Scott's vehicle left the road, hit a tree, and ejected her and two of the children. She faces multiple charges, including involuntary manslaughter and reckless driving.
- America just committed $1.2 trillion to fix its infrastructure. We’re still flying blind
The U.S. has allocated $1.2 trillion for infrastructure through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, but existing systems face hidden challenges like aging water lines and data center water consumption. Examples include a data center in Fayetteville, Georgia, draining 29 million gallons of water unnoticed and digital twin technology being used in New Orleans to enhance flood resilience.