October 15, 2026
Local News
TBI reveals human trafficking report
Operations lead to 161 arrests in 2025
Commissioners elected to county boards and committees
Electing and appointing commissioners to the various committees and boards that make up county government was a lengthy process during last week’s Lincoln County Board of Commissioners monthly meeting. Mayor Walt Patrick also asked for volunteers to serve on the growth plan ad hoc committee with the goal of passing the plan by the December meeting.
BOMA accepts fire grant and approves pocket park bid
The City of Fayetteville Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved a partnership between the fire department and a fire and safety compliance entity, approved a resolution accepting a grant for the fire department, and awarded a downtown improvement grant pocket park bid.
Petersburg BOMA to establish mandatory payments for trash pickup
The Petersburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved on first reading an ordinance establishing mandatory payment by property owners for “municipal refuse collection services” on a monthly basis.
Lincoln County Board of Public Utilities temporarily pauses new water taps
The Lincoln County Board of Public Utilities has temporarily suspended new water service taps for four to six weeks while it collects current flow data across the system, according to LCBPU board member Mark Bolden. Officials said this pause will allow the Board to base future connection approvals on accurate, up-to-date information about system capacity.
LCSO launches smartphone app to get information out to the public
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office has launched a new smartphone app that makes getting information to the public a little easier.
Town of Petersburg elects new mayor and vice mayor
Petersburg’s two newly-elected aldermen were sworn into office during the Board of Mayor and Aldermen’s Sept. 8 monthly meeting. The board then elected the mayor and vice mayor who will serve for the next two years.