Record-breaking cold temperatures in Fayetteville are driving more people to seek warmth, food, and shelter.
That has pushed local facilities to expand services and accommodate a growing population in need.
The city reached a record low of 12 degrees Monday morning, and shelters across Cumberland County reported a sharp rise in demand as freezing temperatures persist. In recent days, The Salvation Army of the Sandhills saw a 12% increase in people seeking refuge from the cold…