Good morning. Last month, the Fayetteville Salvation Army location announced it would stop providing White Flag shelter services for the city and Cumberland County. A “White Flag” shelter is a heated space for unhoused people to escape extremely cold temperatures.
But now, the Salvation Army of the Sandhills could continue to offer White Flag shelter services, thanks to a proposed contract with the City of Fayetteville. Read more in our lead story.
Welcome to CityView Today. In today’s newsletter, Senior Columnist Bill Kirby Jr. recaps the Cumberland Community Foundation’s recent $2.8M GivingTuesday campaign. And Bianca Shoneman, who has been the president and CEO of Fayetteville’s Cool Spring Downtown District since September 2019, is leaving for a new job. Paul Woolverton talked to her about what’s next — read that story below.
A quick note: We’ll be in your inbox on Monday, but are taking a publishing pause on our newsletters from Dec. 24 to Dec. 27 so our staff can spend the holidays with their families. We’ll be back with a series of special newsletters the week of Dec. 30, highlighting some of our best work from the year to close out 2024. Happy holidays! Hoping you have a restful break, and thanks for supporting our work.
Thanks for reading,
Maydha Devarajan
Interim Editor-in-Chief
Salvation Army could resume White Flag shelter, thanks to a proposed city contract
The City of Fayetteville to agree to pay for security, staff and other necessities required by the charity to keep its downtown White Flag shelter running.
More from CityView
THE KIRBY FILE: ‘A generous community’ raises $2.8 million-plus, Cumberland Community Foundation says, for GivingTuesday campaign
Call it Christmas come early for this community, thanks to the fifth annual GivingTuesday campaign of the Cumberland Community Foundation.
CEO Bianca Shoneman leaving the Fayetteville Cool Spring Downtown District
Shoneman led and grew the arts and entertainment zone since September 2019.
ICYMI: Unhoused residents to help build Unhoused Support Center
A county workforce development program will train unhoused residents in construction before placing them in jobs building the center.
Events
PRESCHOOL SENSORY PLAYTIME
- Where: Main Library, 455 McKinney Parkway, Lillington
- When: 10-11 a.m. today
- What: Discover a world of wonder at our Sensory Playtime! Preschoolers will explore textures, sounds, and colors through engaging activities designed to stimulate their senses and foster creativity.
CHILDREN’S STORY TIME
- Where: McMillan Memorial Library, 205 E. 2nd Ave., Red Springs
- When: 10-11:30 a.m. today
- What: Enjoy a story time for children at the McMillan Memorial Library.
FAYETTEVILLE MARKSMEN VS MACON MAYHEM
- Where: Crown Coliseum, 1960 Coliseum Drive, Fayetteville
- When: 7 p.m. today
- What: Watch the Fayetteville Marksmen face off against the Macon Mayhem!
Obituaries
Barbara Ann Willis
Barbara Ann Willis, 73, of Fayetteville, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 15.
Helen Ruth Torrans Hill
Helen Ruth Torrans Hill, 90, of Fayetteville, passed away on Friday, Dec. 13.
Angela Annette Hadley
Angela Annette Hadley, 58, of Fayetteville, passed away on Friday, Dec. 13.
Until tomorrow!
🎁 If you’re looking for some last-minute festive Fayetteville activities, you’re in luck. This weekend, you can catch holiday light displays at Segra Stadium and the Cape Fear Botanical Garden, or a showing of Cape Fear Regional Theatre’s The Best Christmas Pageant Ever!
~ Maydha
