Good morning. The Fayetteville Cumberland Economic Development Corporation is asking the Fayetteville City Council to approve economic incentives to attract an air dome manufacturer to establish operations in Fayetteville.
Referred to in city documents as “Project Crossfit,” the proposed development includes the company’s headquarters, manufacturing plant and distribution center for its air dome structures. The proposed incentives include $63,948 from the city and $88,170 from the county, paid in annual installments over five years, writes Evey Weisblat. The city council will hold a public hearing on the proposed incentives at tonight’s council meeting. For more details, check out our lead story below.
Welcome to CityView Today. Cape Fear Valley Health is providing families with a new hospice care option. Valley Hospice House, located at 2431 Legion Road, will provide 24-hour specialized care to the terminally ill and dying. Once it opens tomorrow, over a year after its blessing ceremony, it will be Cumberland County’s first freestanding hospice house. And in case you missed it, Fayetteville Police Chief Kemberle Braden announced on Friday the police department is investigating a triple homicide that occurred earlier the same morning on Bellarthur Lane, in the Cape Fear Crossing subdivision off of Clinton Road. A man has since been arrested and charged with first-degree murder in the case, several outlets reported late Friday.
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Maydha Devarajan
Interim Editor-in-Chief
City council to hold public hearing on proposed economic incentives for air dome factory
The Fayetteville Cumberland Economic Development Corporation is asking the Fayetteville City Council to approve economic incentives to attract an air dome manufacturer to establish operations in Fayetteville.
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Events
TAI CHI IN THE GARDEN
- Where: Cape Fear Botanical Garden, 536 N. Eastern Blvd., Fayetteville
- When: 10-11:30 a.m., Tuesday, Feb 25
- What: A Chinese martial art and system of calisthenics with very slow controlled movements taught by Rich Martin.
BLACK HISTORY MONTH PRESENTATION
- Where: Robeson Community College, 5160 Fayetteville Road, Lumberton
- When: 10-11 a.m. today
- What: Dr. Angela Bracey, an actress from Tyler Perry’s hit film The Six Triple Eight, is scheduled to speak during RCC’s Black History Month Presentation: Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future.
CHRONICLES OF YARNIA
- Where: Main Library, 455 McKinney Parkway, Lillington
- When: 5-6 p.m. today
- What: Are you a lover of crochet, knitting, needlepoint, hand sewing, tatting, beading, embroidery, macramé, or any other handcraft? Whether you’re a seasoned crafter with years of experience or just beginning your journey into the world of fiber arts, we have the perfect gathering for you!
Obituaries
Bobby Gene Knight
Bobby Gene Knight, 78, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 18.
Charles Leon Byrd
Charles Leon Byrd, 75, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 14.
Keith T. Gilliam
Keith Tyefa Gilliam, 52, of Eastover, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 19.
Until tomorrow!
🍸 Here with another drink recommendation. I tried the espresso martini from Gaston Brewing Company in downtown Fayetteville last week and it was delicious. (Tip from a waitress to me: order it with the vanilla vodka.)
~ Maydha
