Fayetteville Mayor Mitch Colvin has declared a state of emergency as Fayetteville and Cumberland County brace for a major winter storm expected to bring ice and hazardous conditions to the area.
At a media briefing Friday afternoon, county officials urged residents to prepare by stocking up on essentials such as water and non-perishable food. Forecasts are calling for up to a quarter inch of ice across the county, raising concerns about power outages, downed trees, and dangerous travel conditions.
Local tree removal crews say homeowners are already taking steps to protect their property ahead of the storm…