Good morning. Every seat on the Spring Lake Board of Commissioners, as well as the position of mayor, will be on the ballot in this fall’s municipal elections.

While some commissioners may be new and others could return to town hall, the new board will have to contend with several long-standing issues, including economic development and aging infrastructure. Read more in today’s top story.

Welcome to CityView Today. North Carolina could see a cold and snowy winter this year, according to predictions from the Old Farmer’s Almanac. Cumberland County is preparing by asking organizations to provide temporary shelter services during white flag days — when temperatures or wind chills are forecasted at or below 32 degrees. Also, Columnist Bill Kirby Jr. shares his notes from the week, starting off with September as Emergency Preparedness Month. Cumberland County Emergency Services is urging residents, businesses and schools to review respective emergency plans and refresh supply kits.

Thanks for reading,
Sarah Nagem
Editor for CityView

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White flag shelter service providers wanted

Cumberland County currently has only one white flag shelter provider for the upcoming winter.

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Bill Kirby Jr.’s notes from the week.

Events

RISE YOGA FRIDAYS

  • Where: Lake Rim Park, 2214 Tar Kiln Drive, Fayetteville
  • When: 8-9 a.m. today
  • What: Join us for Rise Yoga Fridays — a free, refreshing outdoor yoga experience at Lake Rim Park every Friday!

COOL SEASON GRASS SEEDING SEMINAR

  • Where: Cape Fear Botanical Garden, 536 N. Eastern Blvd., Fayetteville
  • When: Noon-1 p.m. today
  • What: This lunchtime seminar will cover key topics such as seed selection, soil preparation, proper planting techniques, watering schedules and early maintenance tips.

COMPLIMENTARY WINE TASTING

  • Where: The Wine Thief, 432 E. Cornelius Harnett Blvd., Lillington
  • When: 5-7 p.m. today
  • What: Expand your palette and try four new wines every Friday!

Find more events here.

Obituaries

Robert Leslie Smith

Robert Leslie Smith Jr. passed away on Saturday, Sept. 6.

Kimberly Joy Pike

Kimberly Joy Pike, 66, of Spring Lake, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 4.

Dyon Ricardo Thorne

Dyon Ricardo Thorne passed away on Thursday, Sept. 4.

Find complete listings here.

Until tomorrow!

🚌 Cumberland County Schools Superintendent Eric Bracy will make two stops on the school district’s new Family and Community Engagement Cruiser bus as part of an initiative to engage with and solicit feedback from students and their families. The bus will be at South View High School from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25, and at Pine Forest High School from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30.

~ Sarah