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FROM THE ARCHIVES: Along Fayetteville's Ramsey Street over the years

Andrew Craft
Crossing guard at Ramsey Street School on Dec. 11, 1973.
Crossing guard at Ramsey Street School on Dec. 11, 1973.
Staff Photo, The Fayetteville Observer
Broken telephone pole on Ramsey Street on Dec. 1, 1973.
Broken telephone pole on Ramsey Street on Dec. 1, 1973.
Staff Photo, The Fayetteville Observer
A car sits out of gas in the middle of Ramsey Street on Feb. 19, 1974.
A car sits out of gas in the middle of Ramsey Street on Feb. 19, 1974.
Staff Photo, The Fayetteville Observer
An accident on Ramsey Street on April 22, 1976.
An accident on Ramsey Street on April 22, 1976.
Staff Photo, The Fayetteville Observer
Rainbow Restaurant on Ramsey Street in Fayetteville. Date of photo unknown.
Rainbow Restaurant on Ramsey Street in Fayetteville. Date of photo unknown.
L.C. Barbour, The Fayetteville Observer
Aerial of Ramsey Street Middle School under construction on Aug. 1, 1976. What is now Luther Nick Jeralds Middle School.
Aerial of Ramsey Street Middle School under construction on Aug. 1, 1976. What is now Luther Nick Jeralds Middle School.
Staff Photo, The Fayetteville Observer
Accident on Ramsey Street on Jan. 2, 1979. [
Accident on Ramsey Street on Jan. 2, 1979. [
Cramer Gallimore, The Fayetteville Observer
Ramsey Street School on May 12, 1980.
Ramsey Street School on May 12, 1980.
Staff Photo, The Fayetteville Observer
A woman rides her horse across Ramsey Street on June 6, 1980.
A woman rides her horse across Ramsey Street on June 6, 1980.
Staff Photo, The Fayetteville Observer
Car accident on Ramsey Street on June 19, 1981.
Car accident on Ramsey Street on June 19, 1981.
Staff Photo, The Fayetteville Observer
Car accident at the corner of Ramsey and Lamon Streets on May 18, 1983.
Car accident at the corner of Ramsey and Lamon Streets on May 18, 1983.
Dick Blount, The Fayetteville Observer
Construction of Northwood Temple on Ramsey Street in Fayetteville on May 26, 1983.
Construction of Northwood Temple on Ramsey Street in Fayetteville on May 26, 1983.
Dick Blount, The Fayetteville Observer
An aerial photograph of apartment construction off Ramsey Street near Methodist College, in top left corner, Feb. 25, 1986.
An aerial photograph of apartment construction off Ramsey Street near Methodist College, in top left corner, Feb. 25, 1986.
Cramer Gallimore, The Fayetteville Observer
Weatherstone Apartments off Ramsey Street in Fayetteville on Oct. 20, 1986.
Weatherstone Apartments off Ramsey Street in Fayetteville on Oct. 20, 1986.
Ken Cooke, The Fayetteville Observer
The grounds at the VA Medical Center on Ramsey Street on Dec. 9, 1991.
The grounds at the VA Medical Center on Ramsey Street on Dec. 9, 1991.
Dick Blount, The Fayetteville Observer
A dump truck overturned on a Ramsey Street on May 9, 1992. Diane Tonet, a passenger in the pickup truck, waits for police to finish their paperwork after the wreck. The dump truck’s load of soil spilled and its driver was injured. Tonet was sitting where she is pictured and was unhurt. The dump truck collided with the left fender of the pickup causing minor damage.
A dump truck overturned on a Ramsey Street on May 9, 1992. Diane Tonet, a passenger in the pickup truck, waits for police to finish their paperwork after the wreck. The dump truck’s load of soil spilled and its driver was injured. Tonet was sitting where she is pictured and was unhurt. The dump truck collided with the left fender of the pickup causing minor damage.
Johnny Horne, The Fayetteville Observer
Occupant of an overturned truck, left, talks to a Fayetteville Police officer after his truck was involved in an accident at the intersection of Ramsey St. Hillsborough St. on Sept. 5, 1992.
Occupant of an overturned truck, left, talks to a Fayetteville Police officer after his truck was involved in an accident at the intersection of Ramsey St. Hillsborough St. on Sept. 5, 1992.
Johnny Horne, The Fayetteville Observer
Buckingham Motel on Ramsey Street in Fayetteville, April 8, 1994.
Buckingham Motel on Ramsey Street in Fayetteville, April 8, 1994.
Dick Blount, The Fayetteville Observer
Samuel Gosza, 9, a 4th grader at Howard Hall Elementary School, picks up a pumpkin at the "Vegetable Patch" market at 6317 Ramsey Street, Sept. 28, 2000.
Samuel Gosza, 9, a 4th grader at Howard Hall Elementary School, picks up a pumpkin at the "Vegetable Patch" market at 6317 Ramsey Street, Sept. 28, 2000.
Patrick Pallodino, The Fayetteville Observer
Dressed in a large straw hat, Jason Long, right, takes his buddy Phillip Whittington on a spin around a dirt track in a go-cart off of Ramsey Street near Methodist College Friday, October. 2, 2000. The two were enjoying an afternoon off of work.
Dressed in a large straw hat, Jason Long, right, takes his buddy Phillip Whittington on a spin around a dirt track in a go-cart off of Ramsey Street near Methodist College Friday, October. 2, 2000. The two were enjoying an afternoon off of work.
Steve Hebert, The Fayetteville Observer
Staff Sgt. Dexter Wlider (retired) has Aaron Scott give him some push-ups during the first day of the cadet program at Ramsey Street Alternative School, Friday, October. 25, 2000.
Staff Sgt. Dexter Wlider (retired) has Aaron Scott give him some push-ups during the first day of the cadet program at Ramsey Street Alternative School, Friday, October. 25, 2000.
Steve Aldridge, The Fayetteville Observer
The Easter Bunny, aka Darryl Schraeder, rides down Ramsey Street Saturday, April 14, 2001, on his Harley. Schraeder, a member of Rolling Thunder, was on his way to deliver easter baskets to the North Carolina State Veterans Nursing Home after going to a party at the Alms House.
The Easter Bunny, aka Darryl Schraeder, rides down Ramsey Street Saturday, April 14, 2001, on his Harley. Schraeder, a member of Rolling Thunder, was on his way to deliver easter baskets to the North Carolina State Veterans Nursing Home after going to a party at the Alms House.
Ethan Hyman, The Fayetteville Observer
Veterans Paul Allen, in blue hat, Bryce Swindle, middle, and Warren Funk, all salute during the playing of the National Anthem at a Memorial Day program at the VA Hospital on Ramsey Street Thursday, May 30, 2002..
Veterans Paul Allen, in blue hat, Bryce Swindle, middle, and Warren Funk, all salute during the playing of the National Anthem at a Memorial Day program at the VA Hospital on Ramsey Street Thursday, May 30, 2002..
Marc Hall, The Fayetteville Observer
On route to its destination in northern Cumberland County, the Huske house winds up a hill on Ramsey Street during Sunday's 7 hour move, Sept. 7, 2002.. Traffic was backed up since the slow-moving trucks took up both lanes.
On route to its destination in northern Cumberland County, the Huske house winds up a hill on Ramsey Street during Sunday's 7 hour move, Sept. 7, 2002.. Traffic was backed up since the slow-moving trucks took up both lanes.
Jason Arthurs, The Fayetteville Observer
Charles Jones and Ammer Jean Phillips met while the two worked at Walmart. Charles asked Jean to marry him on Christmas day 2002. She said "Yes". They both are greeters at the Walmart on Ramsey Street.
Charles Jones and Ammer Jean Phillips met while the two worked at Walmart. Charles asked Jean to marry him on Christmas day 2002. She said "Yes". They both are greeters at the Walmart on Ramsey Street.
Steve Hebert, The Fayetteville Observer
Joseph Wright checks a fire hydrant outside the VA hospital on Ramsey Street, April 28, 2003. Wright takes pride in his volunteer work making sure the hospital's safety devices are working properly.
Joseph Wright checks a fire hydrant outside the VA hospital on Ramsey Street, April 28, 2003. Wright takes pride in his volunteer work making sure the hospital's safety devices are working properly.
David Smith, The Fayetteville Observer
Dignitaries cut the ribbon, officially opening the outer loop at the Ramsey Street exit Monday morning, June 17, 2003.
Dignitaries cut the ribbon, officially opening the outer loop at the Ramsey Street exit Monday morning, June 17, 2003.
David Smith, The Fayetteville Observer
Formy Roberts watches as Glenn Neal tills her garden Thursday morning, July 29, 2003, off Ramsey Street. Formy's husband, Lester, had his second hip replacement surgery in early July, limiting his movement, so the couple has received a lot of help from Neal and other members of Cedar Falls Baptist Church, where the Roberts' attend.
Formy Roberts watches as Glenn Neal tills her garden Thursday morning, July 29, 2003, off Ramsey Street. Formy's husband, Lester, had his second hip replacement surgery in early July, limiting his movement, so the couple has received a lot of help from Neal and other members of Cedar Falls Baptist Church, where the Roberts' attend.
David Smith, The Fayetteville Observer
A work crew takes a break from working to remove the roof from a house at 4605 Ramsey Street Friday afternoon, Jan. 16, 2004. The house is going to be moved to Richmond county on the 25th. It will be transformed into a museum at Camp Millstone.
A work crew takes a break from working to remove the roof from a house at 4605 Ramsey Street Friday afternoon, Jan. 16, 2004. The house is going to be moved to Richmond county on the 25th. It will be transformed into a museum at Camp Millstone.
Marc Hall, The Fayetteville Observer
Dana Riggins, left, and Laura Walker, 10, play a game of their own as fellow classmates play a game of dodge ball at College Lakes Christian Academy on Ramsey Street Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 25, 2004.
Dana Riggins, left, and Laura Walker, 10, play a game of their own as fellow classmates play a game of dodge ball at College Lakes Christian Academy on Ramsey Street Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 25, 2004.
Marc Hall, The Fayetteville Observer
Aerial of Ramsey Street and the Outer Loop on March 3, 2004.
Aerial of Ramsey Street and the Outer Loop on March 3, 2004.
David Smith, The Fayetteville Observer
Sgt. Ennis Wright waits at the intersection of Cumberland and Ramsey Streets after stopping traffic Thursday afternoon, March 26, 2004, as a funeral procession rolls by. Wright says people should show more respect for funeral processions. "Everyboy's gotta make that march one day," he says, " and you're gonna want people to show the same respect to your family."
Sgt. Ennis Wright waits at the intersection of Cumberland and Ramsey Streets after stopping traffic Thursday afternoon, March 26, 2004, as a funeral procession rolls by. Wright says people should show more respect for funeral processions. "Everyboy's gotta make that march one day," he says, " and you're gonna want people to show the same respect to your family."
David Smith, The Fayetteville Observer
Chris Hubert pops a wheelie on his son's dirt bike while chasing his sons Joshua and Sir Pate around a dirt lot on North Ramsey Street Saturday afternoon, March 27, 2004.
Chris Hubert pops a wheelie on his son's dirt bike while chasing his sons Joshua and Sir Pate around a dirt lot on North Ramsey Street Saturday afternoon, March 27, 2004.
David Smith, The Fayetteville Observer
Paula Reams, left to right, Tom Stanley, a Vietnam veteran, James O'Garra, also a Vietnam veteran and Lelia Puryear listen to the playing of the National Anthem at the start of a POW/MIA Recognition Ceremony in front of the Fayetteville VA Medical Center on Ramsey Street Friday afternoon, April 9, 2004.
Paula Reams, left to right, Tom Stanley, a Vietnam veteran, James O'Garra, also a Vietnam veteran and Lelia Puryear listen to the playing of the National Anthem at the start of a POW/MIA Recognition Ceremony in front of the Fayetteville VA Medical Center on Ramsey Street Friday afternoon, April 9, 2004.
Steve Hebert, The Fayetteville Observer
Construction worker Florenzio Gonzalez wipes sweat off of his face while working at the corner of Grove and Ramsey Streets Tuesday afternoon, July 6, 2004.
Construction worker Florenzio Gonzalez wipes sweat off of his face while working at the corner of Grove and Ramsey Streets Tuesday afternoon, July 6, 2004.
David Smith, The Fayetteville Observer
Jerry Whitted arranges stacks of watermelons Friday afternoon, July 16, 2004, in a truck in front of Hammond Produce Market on Ramsey Street.
Jerry Whitted arranges stacks of watermelons Friday afternoon, July 16, 2004, in a truck in front of Hammond Produce Market on Ramsey Street.
Stephanie Bruce, The Fayetteville Observer
Lisa Jones, left, and Cindy Mills paint the sign in front of their salon, Secrets Hair and Tanning, on Ramsey Street, Aug. 18, 2004. Jones hand made the sign herself. "I'm a hairdresser, but I'm starting to feel like a carpenter," Jones said. "We're learning to be jacks-of-all-trades," said Mills about the two opening their own salon.
Lisa Jones, left, and Cindy Mills paint the sign in front of their salon, Secrets Hair and Tanning, on Ramsey Street, Aug. 18, 2004. Jones hand made the sign herself. "I'm a hairdresser, but I'm starting to feel like a carpenter," Jones said. "We're learning to be jacks-of-all-trades," said Mills about the two opening their own salon.
David Smith, The Fayetteville Observer
A robot used to safely handle sensitive material picks up a bag from the parking lot of College Lakes Baptist Church on Ramsey Street Friday, Sept. 3, 2004. In the lower left corner is an object that was with the bag.
A robot used to safely handle sensitive material picks up a bag from the parking lot of College Lakes Baptist Church on Ramsey Street Friday, Sept. 3, 2004. In the lower left corner is an object that was with the bag.
Mike Spencer, The Fayetteville Observer
Heather Miles paints a flower on the sign of a business called Magnolia House Redesign on Ramsey Street Thursday, Sept. 23, 2004.
Heather Miles paints a flower on the sign of a business called Magnolia House Redesign on Ramsey Street Thursday, Sept. 23, 2004.
Mike Spencer, The Fayetteville Observer
Bugler Mickey Miller plays the bugle while Margaret McLaurin plays the keyboard at the Veterans Day ceremony at the Veterans Medical Center on Ramsey Street Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2004.
Bugler Mickey Miller plays the bugle while Margaret McLaurin plays the keyboard at the Veterans Day ceremony at the Veterans Medical Center on Ramsey Street Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2004.
Marc Hall, The Fayetteville Observer
Firefighters walk past the scene of an accident on Ramsey Street near Wiley Street Thursday, Dec. 2, 2004. The dump truck and a blue pick up truck hit on Ramsey Street . The dump truck kept going and stopped at Beauty Nails. The dump truck hit a green truck that was parked at Beauty Nails.
Firefighters walk past the scene of an accident on Ramsey Street near Wiley Street Thursday, Dec. 2, 2004. The dump truck and a blue pick up truck hit on Ramsey Street . The dump truck kept going and stopped at Beauty Nails. The dump truck hit a green truck that was parked at Beauty Nails.
Mike Spencer, The Fayetteville Observer
Day care students from Snyder Memorial Baptist Church check out a backhoe at the construction site of the new South River Electric district office off Ramsey Street Wednesday morning, Jan. 26, 2005. The church day care, which is studying machine and tool this week, did a field trip at the work site to learn about construction and the equipment used to build things.
Day care students from Snyder Memorial Baptist Church check out a backhoe at the construction site of the new South River Electric district office off Ramsey Street Wednesday morning, Jan. 26, 2005. The church day care, which is studying machine and tool this week, did a field trip at the work site to learn about construction and the equipment used to build things.
Marc Hall, The Fayetteville Observer
George Walters works to collect old flowers and clean up a grave site at Lafayette Memorial Park & Mausoleum on Ramsey Street Tuesday morning, March 2, 2005.
George Walters works to collect old flowers and clean up a grave site at Lafayette Memorial Park & Mausoleum on Ramsey Street Tuesday morning, March 2, 2005.
Marc Hall, The Fayetteville Observer
Military vehicles sit on a train waiting to leave town on the tracks over Ramsey Street off of Drake Street in Fayetteville, March 2, 2005.
Military vehicles sit on a train waiting to leave town on the tracks over Ramsey Street off of Drake Street in Fayetteville, March 2, 2005.
Marcus Castro, The Fayetteville Observer
Vacant Kroger on 3600 block of Ramsey Street, July 19, 2005.
Vacant Kroger on 3600 block of Ramsey Street, July 19, 2005.
Cindy Burnham, The Fayetteville Observer
Archie Moore, bottom, looks up to his partners Arthur Bethea, middle, and Terry Crowder, top, Wednesday morning, Sept. 21, 2005, as they work on tearing down the scaffolding outside of the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center on Ramsey Street.
Archie Moore, bottom, looks up to his partners Arthur Bethea, middle, and Terry Crowder, top, Wednesday morning, Sept. 21, 2005, as they work on tearing down the scaffolding outside of the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center on Ramsey Street.
Stephanie Bruce, The Fayetteville Observer
Employees chant and hold signs along Melstone Drive outside of the Goodyear tire plant located on Ramsey Street in Fayetteville, N.C. after the strike was announced at 1pm on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2006. The employees lined Melsone Drive that runs alongside the plant near the employee entrance.
Employees chant and hold signs along Melstone Drive outside of the Goodyear tire plant located on Ramsey Street in Fayetteville, N.C. after the strike was announced at 1pm on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2006. The employees lined Melsone Drive that runs alongside the plant near the employee entrance.
Mike Spencer, The Fayetteville Observer
Officer M.D. Martin, stands on a bank over looking a submerged car that ran off Ramsey Street and Melstone Drive Thursday, Oct. 6, 2005. Martin jumped into the water and saved a man's life. Officer Martin, was on his way to work as a Probation Officer in Harnett County, when he saw the car run off the road into a deep ditch.
Officer M.D. Martin, stands on a bank over looking a submerged car that ran off Ramsey Street and Melstone Drive Thursday, Oct. 6, 2005. Martin jumped into the water and saved a man's life. Officer Martin, was on his way to work as a Probation Officer in Harnett County, when he saw the car run off the road into a deep ditch.
Cindy Burnham, The Fayetteville Observer
Charles Gregory grills out in the parking lot of The Ramsey Street Apartments on Ramsey Street Thursday, Oct. 20, 2005. Gregory was out enjoying the warm weather and fired up the grill.
Charles Gregory grills out in the parking lot of The Ramsey Street Apartments on Ramsey Street Thursday, Oct. 20, 2005. Gregory was out enjoying the warm weather and fired up the grill.
Mike Spencer, The Fayetteville Observer
Nine-year-old Rebecca Brady, dressed as Princess Leia from Star Wars, looks to see how close she is to the top of this game Sunday, Oct. 30, 2005, during the North Village Community Fall Festival off of Ramsey Street. This is the first year of the Fall Festival for this church that has service in Clark Hall at Methodist College.
Nine-year-old Rebecca Brady, dressed as Princess Leia from Star Wars, looks to see how close she is to the top of this game Sunday, Oct. 30, 2005, during the North Village Community Fall Festival off of Ramsey Street. This is the first year of the Fall Festival for this church that has service in Clark Hall at Methodist College.
Stephanie Bruce, The Fayetteville Observer
Tony Chavonne, who is running for Fayetteville mayor, talks with volunteers Saturday, Nov. 5, 2005, at the Northwood Temple on Ramsey Street before the volunteers go out and deliver leaflets. Chavonne and volunteers were going out door to door in the Ascot and King's Grant neighborhoods in hopes of some last minute campaigning before Tuesday's election.
Tony Chavonne, who is running for Fayetteville mayor, talks with volunteers Saturday, Nov. 5, 2005, at the Northwood Temple on Ramsey Street before the volunteers go out and deliver leaflets. Chavonne and volunteers were going out door to door in the Ascot and King's Grant neighborhoods in hopes of some last minute campaigning before Tuesday's election.
Marc Hall, The Fayetteville Observer
The scene of shooting involving a Fayetteville Police Officer on Ramsey Street at Stacy Weaver Drive is secured late Sunday night, Jan. 2, 2006.
The scene of shooting involving a Fayetteville Police Officer on Ramsey Street at Stacy Weaver Drive is secured late Sunday night, Jan. 2, 2006.
Mike Spencer, The Fayetteville Observer
Bobby Williams rounds up and stacks shopping carts at the newly opened Walmart Supercenter on Ramsey Street Monday morning, February. 17, 2006.
Bobby Williams rounds up and stacks shopping carts at the newly opened Walmart Supercenter on Ramsey Street Monday morning, February. 17, 2006.
Marc Hall, The Fayetteville Observer
People who knew the victims involved an accident comfort each other. A Honda CR-V collided with a tractor-trailer Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2006, at the intersection of Ramsey Street and Reeves Bridge Road near Linden.
People who knew the victims involved an accident comfort each other. A Honda CR-V collided with a tractor-trailer Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2006, at the intersection of Ramsey Street and Reeves Bridge Road near Linden.
Andrew Craft, The Fayetteville Observer
Volunteers work to remove graffiti from the back of a shopping center on Ramsey Street Thursday morning, May 12, 2006. Police and volunteers from the community came together for the United Way Day of Caring to clean, repaint, and restore properties that have been damaged by graffiti or vandalism by gangs.
Volunteers work to remove graffiti from the back of a shopping center on Ramsey Street Thursday morning, May 12, 2006. Police and volunteers from the community came together for the United Way Day of Caring to clean, repaint, and restore properties that have been damaged by graffiti or vandalism by gangs.
Marc Hall, The Fayetteville Observer
Students from Alpha Academy lead the pledge of allegiance during the Memorial Day ceremony at the VA Medical Center on Ramsey Street Tuesday, May 30, 2006.
Students from Alpha Academy lead the pledge of allegiance during the Memorial Day ceremony at the VA Medical Center on Ramsey Street Tuesday, May 30, 2006.
David Smith, The Fayetteville Observer
Lt. Col. Patty Andrews, center, Officer Eduardo Lugaro, right, James Neudorff and Nina Stephens, back, lay a wreath at the Memorial Day ceremony at the VA Medical Center on Ramsey Street Tuesday, May 30, 2006.
Lt. Col. Patty Andrews, center, Officer Eduardo Lugaro, right, James Neudorff and Nina Stephens, back, lay a wreath at the Memorial Day ceremony at the VA Medical Center on Ramsey Street Tuesday, May 30, 2006.
David Smith, The Fayetteville Observer
Felton Freeman, right, and his brother, Lamarjay Freeman, sell bottles of water Monday afternoon, July 17, 2006, on Ramsey Street.
Felton Freeman, right, and his brother, Lamarjay Freeman, sell bottles of water Monday afternoon, July 17, 2006, on Ramsey Street.
Andrew Craft, The Fayetteville Observer
Fayetteville Police officer Randy Sessoms holds a locator pole so another officer can measure distance at the intersection Martin Luther King Blvd, and Ramsey street Tuesday, July 19, 2006. Two cars and a motorcycle were involved in a reported fatal wreck.
Fayetteville Police officer Randy Sessoms holds a locator pole so another officer can measure distance at the intersection Martin Luther King Blvd, and Ramsey street Tuesday, July 19, 2006. Two cars and a motorcycle were involved in a reported fatal wreck.
Marc Hall, The Fayetteville Observer
The Patriot Guard Riders make their way up Ramsey Street to Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home for the funeral of Staff Sgt. Michael Dickinson II on Aug. 1, 2006. Dickinson died in Iraq on July 17.
The Patriot Guard Riders make their way up Ramsey Street to Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home for the funeral of Staff Sgt. Michael Dickinson II on Aug. 1, 2006. Dickinson died in Iraq on July 17.
Andrew Craft, The Fayetteville Observer
Sherri Welker yells at "scabs" outside the Goodyear plant on Ramsey Street Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 12, 2006.
Sherri Welker yells at "scabs" outside the Goodyear plant on Ramsey Street Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 12, 2006.
David Smith, The Fayetteville Observer
"People think I'm listening to their conversations," says Mike Bunnells, an Embarq employee, while using a sound amplifier on Ramsey Street Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 18, 2006. Bunnells listens for the sound of nitrogen gas emitting from a leak in the metal which covers the copper wire. If a leak is detected, he solders the metal back together.
"People think I'm listening to their conversations," says Mike Bunnells, an Embarq employee, while using a sound amplifier on Ramsey Street Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 18, 2006. Bunnells listens for the sound of nitrogen gas emitting from a leak in the metal which covers the copper wire. If a leak is detected, he solders the metal back together.
David Smith, The Fayetteville Observer
A crowd gathers in front as they wait for the new Walmart Supercenter on Ramsey Street to open Monday morning, Jan. 22, 2007.
A crowd gathers in front as they wait for the new Walmart Supercenter on Ramsey Street to open Monday morning, Jan. 22, 2007.
Marc Hall, The Fayetteville Observer
Chris Melvin, of Darrigan Seal & Stripe, lifts a handicap stencil from a freshly-painted parking spot in a new development off of Ramsey Street near Methodist University, April 6, 2007.
Chris Melvin, of Darrigan Seal & Stripe, lifts a handicap stencil from a freshly-painted parking spot in a new development off of Ramsey Street near Methodist University, April 6, 2007.
Stephanie Bruce, The Fayetteville Observer
Rose Blackwell kneels down as she picks up cigarette butts Saturday, April 14, 2007, at the end of the MLK Freeway and Ramsey Street during the first city wide litter pickup day.
Rose Blackwell kneels down as she picks up cigarette butts Saturday, April 14, 2007, at the end of the MLK Freeway and Ramsey Street during the first city wide litter pickup day.
Andrew Craft, The Fayetteville Observer
Jessy Evans, left to right, goes after a lose ball as Jared Speight and Jonathan Going look on in the parking lot of the new Chick-Fil-A on Ramsey Street, May 21, 2007. The first 100 people in line for the restaurant's grand opening Thursday get a coupons for free combo meals for a year.
Jessy Evans, left to right, goes after a lose ball as Jared Speight and Jonathan Going look on in the parking lot of the new Chick-Fil-A on Ramsey Street, May 21, 2007. The first 100 people in line for the restaurant's grand opening Thursday get a coupons for free combo meals for a year.
Andrew Craft, The Fayetteville Observer
Karen Jefferson, of Raleigh, lays and sleeps in a lawn chair as Chris Nasser, left to right, Dustin Barnwell and Anthony Nasser, all of Atlanta, lay on a blanket and sleep Wednesday, May 21, 2007, in the parking lot of the new Chick-Fil-A on Ramsey Street. The first 100 people in line for the restaurant's grand opening Thursday get a coupons for free combo meals for a year. Nasser and Barnwell, who came from Atlanta, came the greatest distance than any of the 100 people waiting for the coupons.
Karen Jefferson, of Raleigh, lays and sleeps in a lawn chair as Chris Nasser, left to right, Dustin Barnwell and Anthony Nasser, all of Atlanta, lay on a blanket and sleep Wednesday, May 21, 2007, in the parking lot of the new Chick-Fil-A on Ramsey Street. The first 100 people in line for the restaurant's grand opening Thursday get a coupons for free combo meals for a year. Nasser and Barnwell, who came from Atlanta, came the greatest distance than any of the 100 people waiting for the coupons.
Andrew Craft, The Fayetteville Observer
Mandy Revels, 17, hauls a floor joist out of a building at the corner of Chance and Ramsey Streets Monday morning, July 23, 2007. Revels has a summer job working for her cousin, Ron Locklear, clearing out the inside of the building.
Mandy Revels, 17, hauls a floor joist out of a building at the corner of Chance and Ramsey Streets Monday morning, July 23, 2007. Revels has a summer job working for her cousin, Ron Locklear, clearing out the inside of the building.
David Smith, The Fayetteville Observer
Shirley Dumas paints parking spaces in front of her new church Victory Ministries Church being built on 1917 Ramsey Street in Fayetteville, on Sept. 17, 2008.
Shirley Dumas paints parking spaces in front of her new church Victory Ministries Church being built on 1917 Ramsey Street in Fayetteville, on Sept. 17, 2008.
Octavio Jones, The Fayetteville Observer
Mark Kuykendall of PWC shovels debris from the road Monday, March 3, 2008, while cleaning up after a truck from United Sewer Services that overturned at the intersection of the MLK, Jr. Freeway and Ramsey Street around 2 p.m.
Mark Kuykendall of PWC shovels debris from the road Monday, March 3, 2008, while cleaning up after a truck from United Sewer Services that overturned at the intersection of the MLK, Jr. Freeway and Ramsey Street around 2 p.m.
David Smith, The Fayetteville Observer
A crowd gathers at the intersection of Ramsey Street and the MLK, Jr. Freeway to take part in Fayetteville Beautiful on Saturday morning, April 19, 2008. in Fayetteville.
A crowd gathers at the intersection of Ramsey Street and the MLK, Jr. Freeway to take part in Fayetteville Beautiful on Saturday morning, April 19, 2008. in Fayetteville.
David Smith, The Fayetteville Observer
Traffic on Ramsey Street Tuesday morning, June 10, 2008. The DOT wants to put in a raised median from Country Club Drive to the Goodyear plant.
Traffic on Ramsey Street Tuesday morning, June 10, 2008. The DOT wants to put in a raised median from Country Club Drive to the Goodyear plant.
David Smith, The Fayetteville Observer
George Breece, right, Philip Holt, center, and Jay Oxendine, post flags on the grounds of Lafayette Memorial Park Cemetery on Ramsey Street in Fayetteville, Nov. 10, 2008.
George Breece, right, Philip Holt, center, and Jay Oxendine, post flags on the grounds of Lafayette Memorial Park Cemetery on Ramsey Street in Fayetteville, Nov. 10, 2008.
Octavio Jones, The Fayetteville Observer
Bill Howard, left, stops traffic on Ramsey Street for Sierra Williams 13, a student at Ramsey Street Middle School, Nov. 25, 2008.
Bill Howard, left, stops traffic on Ramsey Street for Sierra Williams 13, a student at Ramsey Street Middle School, Nov. 25, 2008.
Octavio Jones, The Fayetteville Observer
Cumberland County Sheriff Earl "Moose" Butler gives a hug to Kandi Upton, 11, as she and others wait in line during the 13th annual Shop with a Sheriff event Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008, at the Ramsey Street Walmart.
Cumberland County Sheriff Earl "Moose" Butler gives a hug to Kandi Upton, 11, as she and others wait in line during the 13th annual Shop with a Sheriff event Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008, at the Ramsey Street Walmart.
Stephanie Bruce, The Fayetteville Observer
Broken glass litters the road as a man walks around an overturned SUV to survey the damage Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009, on Ramsey Street near Methodist University.
Broken glass litters the road as a man walks around an overturned SUV to survey the damage Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009, on Ramsey Street near Methodist University.
Andrew Craft, The Fayetteville Observer
People wait in line for the opening of Ollie's Bargain Outlet on Ramsey street, June 3, 2009.
People wait in line for the opening of Ollie's Bargain Outlet on Ramsey street, June 3, 2009.
Raul R. Rubiera, The Fayetteville Observer
Northwood Temple on Ramsey Street in Fayetteville, Aug. 23, 2009.
Northwood Temple on Ramsey Street in Fayetteville, Aug. 23, 2009.
Ashley Cross, The Fayetteville Observer
Three people stand on Ramsey Street, near the Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway, Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009, after their Bravada overturned in an accident.
Three people stand on Ramsey Street, near the Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway, Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009, after their Bravada overturned in an accident.
Stephanie Bruce, The Fayetteville Observer
Tyrone Johnson wheels a bicycle through a sea of people as he picks up Christmas gifts for his family Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009, at the Salvation Army warehouse on Ramsey Street.
Tyrone Johnson wheels a bicycle through a sea of people as he picks up Christmas gifts for his family Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009, at the Salvation Army warehouse on Ramsey Street.
Stephanie Bruce, The Fayetteville Observer
David Duncan, General Manager of Rimtyme, paints the front of the building on Ramsey Street Monday, August. 2, 2010.
David Duncan, General Manager of Rimtyme, paints the front of the building on Ramsey Street Monday, August. 2, 2010.
James Robinson, The Fayetteville Observer
Red, a seven-week old Pit Bull puppy peeks out of a laundry basket while Laura Heburn looks on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010, at the corner of Ramsey Street and Farmers Road in Fayetteville.
Red, a seven-week old Pit Bull puppy peeks out of a laundry basket while Laura Heburn looks on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010, at the corner of Ramsey Street and Farmers Road in Fayetteville.
Ashley Cross, The Fayetteville Observer
Crews clean up following an accident on Ramsey Street in front of Methodist College Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2011, between a 4 door sedan and a cab of a tractor trailer.
Crews clean up following an accident on Ramsey Street in front of Methodist College Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2011, between a 4 door sedan and a cab of a tractor trailer.
James Robinson, The Fayetteville Observer
Hot Diggity Dog on Ramsey Street, April 1, 2011.
Hot Diggity Dog on Ramsey Street, April 1, 2011.
Andrew Craft, The Fayetteville Observer
Trailers piled on top of each other next to the Good Year plant off of Ramsey Street Sunday, April 17, 2011. A tornado ripped through the area the day before.
Trailers piled on top of each other next to the Good Year plant off of Ramsey Street Sunday, April 17, 2011. A tornado ripped through the area the day before.
James Robinson, The Fayetteville Observer
A median is being built on Ramsey Street between Country Club Drive to Andrews Road, Aug. 4, 2011.
A median is being built on Ramsey Street between Country Club Drive to Andrews Road, Aug. 4, 2011.
Raul R. Rubiera, The Fayetteville Observer
Miss Fayetteville Katie Mills lends her support to the Stuff the Bus School Supply Drive held at the Walmart Super Center on Ramsey Street, Aug. 5, 2011. The campaign is sponsored by Operation Homefront of North Carolina and the Cumberland County Schools.
Miss Fayetteville Katie Mills lends her support to the Stuff the Bus School Supply Drive held at the Walmart Super Center on Ramsey Street, Aug. 5, 2011. The campaign is sponsored by Operation Homefront of North Carolina and the Cumberland County Schools.
Melissa Sue Gerrits, The Fayetteville Observer
Anthony Hobbs holds a wooden cross as he waves to vehicles that pass by at the intersection of Grove and Ramsey Streets. His son Matthew, Hobbs, 8, is helping to pass on the message. Some motorists honk their horns as they pass by on Friday morning, Dec. 23, 2011.
Anthony Hobbs holds a wooden cross as he waves to vehicles that pass by at the intersection of Grove and Ramsey Streets. His son Matthew, Hobbs, 8, is helping to pass on the message. Some motorists honk their horns as they pass by on Friday morning, Dec. 23, 2011.
Marcus Castro, The Fayetteville Observer
Fayetteville Police officers and detectives gather to search for the missing Pfc. Kelli Marie Bordeaux on April 18, 2012, who was last seen leaving Froggy Bottoms on Ramsey Street around 1:20 am on Saturday.
Fayetteville Police officers and detectives gather to search for the missing Pfc. Kelli Marie Bordeaux on April 18, 2012, who was last seen leaving Froggy Bottoms on Ramsey Street around 1:20 am on Saturday.
Marcus Castro, The Fayetteville Observer
James Dickinson rakes leaves onto a piece of carpet Friday, Nov. 16, 2012, at Lafayette Memorial Park on Ramsey Street in Fayetteville.
James Dickinson rakes leaves onto a piece of carpet Friday, Nov. 16, 2012, at Lafayette Memorial Park on Ramsey Street in Fayetteville.
James Robinson, The Fayetteville Observer
Construction continues on the 295 interchange at Ramsey Street, Nov. 21, 2012.
Construction continues on the 295 interchange at Ramsey Street, Nov. 21, 2012.
James Robinson, The Fayetteville Observer
Shaunteria Monroe's picks up toys donated to her family during the Salvation Army's toy drive Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012, on Ramsey Street.
Shaunteria Monroe's picks up toys donated to her family during the Salvation Army's toy drive Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012, on Ramsey Street.
James Robinson, The Fayetteville Observer
Firefighting crew work to contain a fire at the Goodwill plant on Ramsey Street on Saturday, March 30, 2013.
Firefighting crew work to contain a fire at the Goodwill plant on Ramsey Street on Saturday, March 30, 2013.
Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez, The Fayetteville Observer
Ramsey Street near the interchange with Interstate 295 is scheduled to be closed till Monday morning, so workers can stall girders for a bridge over Ramsey Street.
Ramsey Street near the interchange with Interstate 295 is scheduled to be closed till Monday morning, so workers can stall girders for a bridge over Ramsey Street.
Andrew Craft, The Fayetteville Observer
Aaron Hall, assistant manager at Advance Auto on Ramsey Street replaces wiper blades on customers car, the blade were damaged for the ice, Wednesday Feb.12, 2014.
Aaron Hall, assistant manager at Advance Auto on Ramsey Street replaces wiper blades on customers car, the blade were damaged for the ice, Wednesday Feb.12, 2014.
Cindy Burnham, The Fayetteville Observer
Volunteers listen as Bobby Hurst addresses them along Ramsey Street before heading out during the annual Fayetteville Beautiful citywide clean-up Saturday, May 3, 2014.
Volunteers listen as Bobby Hurst addresses them along Ramsey Street before heading out during the annual Fayetteville Beautiful citywide clean-up Saturday, May 3, 2014.
James Robinson, The Fayetteville Observer
Ramsey Commons is a new shopping center along Ramsey Street, July 16, 2014.
Ramsey Commons is a new shopping center along Ramsey Street, July 16, 2014.
Andrew Craft, The Fayetteville Observer
Customers come and go from the new Panera Bread Wednesday, July 16, 2014, on Ramsey Street.
Customers come and go from the new Panera Bread Wednesday, July 16, 2014, on Ramsey Street.
Andrew Craft, The Fayetteville Observer
Laura Evans sets up her squash display at the pop-up farmer's market on Ramsey Street Thursday, July 24, 2014.
Laura Evans sets up her squash display at the pop-up farmer's market on Ramsey Street Thursday, July 24, 2014.
Cindy Burnham, The Fayetteville Observer
Police and firefighters cyclists from the Carolinas and Florida arrive into Fayetteville via Ramsey Street Tuesday afternoon August 5, 2014. About 50 cyclists travel 500-miles in five days to honor those who have given the ultimate sacrifice. The Carolina Brotherhood is an annual cycling event made up of firefighters and police officers from across the Carolinas. This year's ride is to honor the ten first responders from North and South Carolina who laid down their lives in the line of duty last year.
Police and firefighters cyclists from the Carolinas and Florida arrive into Fayetteville via Ramsey Street Tuesday afternoon August 5, 2014. About 50 cyclists travel 500-miles in five days to honor those who have given the ultimate sacrifice. The Carolina Brotherhood is an annual cycling event made up of firefighters and police officers from across the Carolinas. This year's ride is to honor the ten first responders from North and South Carolina who laid down their lives in the line of duty last year.
Cindy Burnham, The Fayetteville Observer
Dextorist Timmons plays the violin Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2014, in front of Walgreens on Ramsey Street.
Dextorist Timmons plays the violin Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2014, in front of Walgreens on Ramsey Street.
Andrew Craft, The Fayetteville Observer
Barbara Hohl pulls mums and pumpkins on a cart to build a display near the entrances at Raleigh Road Nursery on Ramsey Street Monday, Oct. 6 ,2014.
Barbara Hohl pulls mums and pumpkins on a cart to build a display near the entrances at Raleigh Road Nursery on Ramsey Street Monday, Oct. 6 ,2014.
Cindy Burnham, The Fayetteville Observer
Lashawna Francis, left, receives bags of toys from Salvation Army employee Teresa Davis outside a Ramsey Street warehouse during the annual Salvation Army giveaway Monday, Dec. 22, 2014.
Lashawna Francis, left, receives bags of toys from Salvation Army employee Teresa Davis outside a Ramsey Street warehouse during the annual Salvation Army giveaway Monday, Dec. 22, 2014.
Johnny Horne, The Fayetteville Observer
A man helps push a motorist on an ice covered Ramsey Street Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2015, in Fayetteville.
A man helps push a motorist on an ice covered Ramsey Street Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2015, in Fayetteville.
Andrew Craft, The Fayetteville Observer
Artist Scott LoBaido is reflected in a puddle left by earlier showers as he continues painting a large American flag mural on the side of American Legion Post 202 at 834 Ramsey Street Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015. He is expected to finish the mural Tuesday, Feb. 24 with a dedication ceremony planned for 2 p.m. Tuesday.
Artist Scott LoBaido is reflected in a puddle left by earlier showers as he continues painting a large American flag mural on the side of American Legion Post 202 at 834 Ramsey Street Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015. He is expected to finish the mural Tuesday, Feb. 24 with a dedication ceremony planned for 2 p.m. Tuesday.
Johnny Horne, The Fayetteville Observer
Southbound traffic on Ramsey Street appears as streaks around 7 a.m. when this 30-second time exposure was taken March 10, 2015 from near the Ramsey Street and McArthur Road intersection.
Southbound traffic on Ramsey Street appears as streaks around 7 a.m. when this 30-second time exposure was taken March 10, 2015 from near the Ramsey Street and McArthur Road intersection.
Johnny Horne, The Fayetteville Observer
At 18:46 pm the units from the Fayetteville Fire / Emergency Management Department were dispatched to a structure fire at Saint Joseph’s Church located at 104 Moore Street on Tuesday, March 24, 2015. The church is located at the intersection of Ramsey Street and Moore Street. This is a historical church located in downtown Fayetteville.
At 18:46 pm the units from the Fayetteville Fire / Emergency Management Department were dispatched to a structure fire at Saint Joseph’s Church located at 104 Moore Street on Tuesday, March 24, 2015. The church is located at the intersection of Ramsey Street and Moore Street. This is a historical church located in downtown Fayetteville.
Raul R. Rubiera, The Fayetteville Observer
Jamie Carter pets Patton, a lab/poodle mix, in the outside play area for large dogs Thursday, April 16, 2015, at Pet Starz Resort on Ramsey Street.
Jamie Carter pets Patton, a lab/poodle mix, in the outside play area for large dogs Thursday, April 16, 2015, at Pet Starz Resort on Ramsey Street.
Andrew Craft, The Fayetteville Observer
Larry Edwards owner of Just Party & Equipment Rental on Ramsey Street Tuesday June 2, 2015.
Larry Edwards owner of Just Party & Equipment Rental on Ramsey Street Tuesday June 2, 2015.
Cindy Burnham, The Fayetteville Observer
Workers with Fulcher Electric of Fayetteville work on installing a red light camera Thursday, June 25, 2015, at the intersection of Ramsey Street and Law Road.
Workers with Fulcher Electric of Fayetteville work on installing a red light camera Thursday, June 25, 2015, at the intersection of Ramsey Street and Law Road.
Andrew Craft, The Fayetteville Observer
Traffic backs up on Langdon Street, Wednesday Feb. 17, 2016. The city has abandoned plans to widen Langdon Street at Ramsey Street, to the disappointment of some council members, Seabrook residents and FSU students who get stuck in traffic.
Traffic backs up on Langdon Street, Wednesday Feb. 17, 2016. The city has abandoned plans to widen Langdon Street at Ramsey Street, to the disappointment of some council members, Seabrook residents and FSU students who get stuck in traffic.
Cindy Burnham, The Fayetteville Observer
A group women volunteer Thursday April 28, 2016 to kickoff Women Build week finished framing a home for Habitat in the Lowe’s on Ramsey Street parking lot.
A group women volunteer Thursday April 28, 2016 to kickoff Women Build week finished framing a home for Habitat in the Lowe’s on Ramsey Street parking lot.
Cindy Burnham, The Fayetteville Observer
First responders and law enforcement offivers look over a the scene of a multiple vehicle accident on Ramsey Street at the intersection of Summerchase Drive June 7, 2017.
First responders and law enforcement offivers look over a the scene of a multiple vehicle accident on Ramsey Street at the intersection of Summerchase Drive June 7, 2017.
Melissa Sue Gerrits, The Fayetteville Observer
A Fayetteville Police officer speaks to the driver of a car in the Lafayette Memorial Park cemetery after crashing on Ramsey Street and jumping the curb into the cemetery on Friday, Sept. 1, 2017, in Fayetteville.
A Fayetteville Police officer speaks to the driver of a car in the Lafayette Memorial Park cemetery after crashing on Ramsey Street and jumping the curb into the cemetery on Friday, Sept. 1, 2017, in Fayetteville.
Andrew Craft, The Fayetteville Observer
Jessica Miller holds daughter Alexandria Miller as people line Ramsey Street outside the Jernigan-Warren funeral home on Monday, Oct. 16, 2017 to show their respects as the remains of Staff Sgt. Bryan Black, and Staff Sgt. Jeremiah W. Johnson, two of the four soldiers killed Oct. 4 in Niger, are returned to Fayetteville.
Jessica Miller holds daughter Alexandria Miller as people line Ramsey Street outside the Jernigan-Warren funeral home on Monday, Oct. 16, 2017 to show their respects as the remains of Staff Sgt. Bryan Black, and Staff Sgt. Jeremiah W. Johnson, two of the four soldiers killed Oct. 4 in Niger, are returned to Fayetteville.
Raul F. Rubiera, The Fayetteville Observer
Through the unified development ordinance the owner of the shopping center on Ramsey Street and Law Road was fined because the back of the shopping center wasn't painted.
Through the unified development ordinance the owner of the shopping center on Ramsey Street and Law Road was fined because the back of the shopping center wasn't painted.
Andrew Craft, The Fayetteville Observer
A Good Year airship docks in the field at the Good Year Tire Co. plant off Ramsey Street on Monday, Aug. 27, 2018.
A Good Year airship docks in the field at the Good Year Tire Co. plant off Ramsey Street on Monday, Aug. 27, 2018.
Andrew Craft, The Fayetteville Observer
Utility trucks with Marable-Pirkle Services, out of Cleveland, Tennessee, sit and wait in a hotel parking lot on Ramsey Street on Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018. Once Hurricane Florence passes the trucks will be heading down to Wilmington to help with repairs.
Utility trucks with Marable-Pirkle Services, out of Cleveland, Tennessee, sit and wait in a hotel parking lot on Ramsey Street on Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018. Once Hurricane Florence passes the trucks will be heading down to Wilmington to help with repairs.
Andrew Craft, The Fayetteville Observer
Hundreds of people wait in line on Friday, Sept. 21, 2018, at the DSS office off Ramsey Street to fill out paper work for replacement of food lost due to power outages during Hurricane Florence.
Hundreds of people wait in line on Friday, Sept. 21, 2018, at the DSS office off Ramsey Street to fill out paper work for replacement of food lost due to power outages during Hurricane Florence.
Melissa Sue Gerrits, The Fayetteville Observer
A tractor-trailer truck drives across a Ramsey Street bridge over the Lower Little River near Linden, Wednesday, July 28, 2021.
A tractor-trailer truck drives across a Ramsey Street bridge over the Lower Little River near Linden, Wednesday, July 28, 2021.
Andrew Craft, The Fayetteville Observer
Traffic moves along Ramsey Street at Country Club Drive as a light rain comes down in Fayetteville on Friday, Jan. 21, 2022.
Traffic moves along Ramsey Street at Country Club Drive as a light rain comes down in Fayetteville on Friday, Jan. 21, 2022.
Andrew Craft, The Fayetteville Observer
St. Joseph's Episcopal Church is a historic Black Episcopal church located at the corner of Ramsey and Moore streets. It was built in 1896.
St. Joseph's Episcopal Church is a historic Black Episcopal church located at the corner of Ramsey and Moore streets. It was built in 1896.
Andrew Craft, The Fayetteville Observer
The end of a gas line on Ramsey Street on Feb. 19, 1974.
The end of a gas line on Ramsey Street on Feb. 19, 1974.
Staff Photo, The Fayetteville Observer