Good morning. City officials confirmed yesterday that Fayetteville Police Chief Kemberle Braden will retire in March. In a memo, Braden emphasized the toll the position has taken on his personal life but didn’t give one specific reason for his departure.
And in our county’s school district, another leader announced his plans to step down. Cumberland County Schools Superintendent Marvin Connelly will retire July 1, he announced at last night’s Board of Education meeting. Read more in today’s lead stories.
Welcome to CityView Today. In today’s newsletter, we also bring you a recap of Monday’s Spring Lake Board of Commissioners meeting where commissioners approved a 17% increase in water and sewer rates, and a column from Bill Kirby Jr. on The Book Club’s 130 anniversary.
Thanks for reading,
Valeria Cloës
Magazine Editor & Lead Copy Editor
BREAKING: Fayetteville police chief to retire in March after two years in leadership role
Fayetteville Police Chief Kemberle Braden announced he will retire at the end of March, city officials confirmed Tuesday.
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More from CityView
Spring Lake commissioners approve water and sewer rate increases
Customers will have a 17% increase in utility rates
THE KIRBY FILE: A spot of tea in celebration of The Book Club’s 130 years
The Book Club was founded in 1894, and it has been something of a generational membership with daughters and granddaughters following in the footsteps of their mothers and grandmothers in preserving the club’s existence.
Cumberland County Schools Superintendent Marvin Connelly announces retirement
Connelly, who has served for six years as superintendent, will officially step down July 1.
Events
CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK
- Where: Arnette Park, 2165 Wilmington Highway, Fayetteville
- When: 6-9 p.m. today
- What: Christmas in the Park Powered by PWC is celebrated at Arnette Park, a beautiful combination of developed facilities and natural woodland spanning 100 acres adjacent to the Cape Fear River.
LETTERS TO SANTA
- Where: Cool Spring Downtown District, 222 Hay St., Fayetteville
- When: Today through Dec. 20
- What: Drop your letters to Santa here soon! District elves work hard to make sure that all letters received are fast tracked to the North Pole and will work to get a response from Santa for those that leave a return address.
TECH TIME AT HOPE MILLS LIBRARY
- Where: Hope Mills Public Library, 3411 Golfview Road, Hope Mills
- When: 3:30-5 p.m. today
- What: Whether you need help setting up an email account, learning how to use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or anything in between, we’re here to help you with your computer, tablet or smartphone questions. No appointment necessary.
Obituaries
Kimberly Worsham
Kimberly Worsham, 52, of Lumberton. Colvin Funeral Home and Cremations has been entrusted with the service arrangements.
Latanya Denise James
Latanya Denise James passed away on Nov. 11. Colvin Funeral Home and Cremations has been entrusted with the service arrangements.
Midori A. McGaha
Midori A. McGaha, 92, of Fayetteville, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 7.
Until tomorrow!
🏠 The Cumberland County Tax Administration sent a reminder to community members with real estate and personal properties in January 2024, that property taxes are due by Jan. 6, 2025. Property taxes not paid by then will be considered delinquent.
🩰 Health Reporter Morgan Casey and I attended Dance Theatre of Fayetteville’s Nutcracker production at Methodist University on opening night. My favorite part of the night was the tender laughs that rolled through the crowd as the children acting as little mice scurried around the stage during one of the acts.
~ Valeria
