History just keeps repeating itself. Re-elected and returning members of Fayetteville City Council are sworn in Jan. 3. Returning council member Al Hovey-King (L) served since 1988 until his defeat two years ago. Hovey-King defeated Mickey Edwards in the November contest. Councilman Wilson Price begins his second term while Mayor Kenneth Steele (R) begins his third term in office. Photo/Ben Nelms.