August 19, 2026
News
Petersburg BOMA approves applying for HOME grant funds
The Petersburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved a resolution authorizing a grant application for 2026 HOME grant funds. Officially known as the HOME Investment Partnerships Program,
Lincoln County Memorial Day Ceremony will be held May 25
The public is invited to attend the 10 a.m. Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 25, in the Lincoln Central Academy Auditorium located at 900 Main Avenue South, Fayetteville.
Don Jenkins announces candidacy for District 1 commissioner
Editor’s note: The Elk Valley Times will publish candidate announcements and photos as we receive them and as space allows before the July 29, 2026, edition. The election is on Aug. 6, 2026. Announcements should be no longer than 700 words and emailed to lscripps@elkvalleytimes.com. They may be edited for length, grammar, style and content.
FPU officials: Steel plates on streets serve critical safety role during utility worl
As construction continues across Fayetteville, residents have raised concerns about steel plates placed in roadways, said Fayetteville Public Utilities officials
City schools break ground on FEMA safe room
Ground was officially broken last Wednesday at the FEMA safe room site also known as the Dome Project on the campus of Fayetteville High School.
Dotson highlights dual enrollment on national stage
Rujena Dotson, assistant director of Fayetteville City Schools, recently participated in the Jobs for the Future Executive Branch Network Forum focused on Career-Aligned Dual Enrollment in Washington D.C.