Welcome to CityView Today! New year, new me. Or so says the cliché. But in my case, it’s spot on. Today is the start of my third week as editor-in-chief of CityView. It’s been a whirlwind of activity over the last several weeks, from moving back to the South, meeting the new crew, and introducing myself to folks around town. Today, they even gave me the keys to the newsletter. Check out my column for more details.
Also in today’s newsletter: As more families face challenges accessing food, an employee-led initiative from Cumberland County Schools, coupled with community support, helped feed students when they weren’t in school in December. And, school districts across the state are bracing for changes to how they hire international teachers.
Thanks for reading,
Matt Hennie
Editor-in-Chief
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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. today
- What: A Chinese martial art and system of calisthenics with very slow controlled movements taught by Rich Martin.
ART EXHIBIT: THE WINTER BLUES
- Where: The Campbell House, 482 E. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines
- When: 6-8 p.m. today
- What: Join the Arts Council of Moore County for its juried art exhibit The Winter Blues.
TUESDAY NIGHT MUSIC BINGO
- Where: 22 Klicks Bar and Grill, 2653 Hope Mills Road, Fayetteville
- When: 7-9 p.m. today
- What: Come hang out with Fayetteville Disc Jockey at 22 Klicks Bar and Grill for music bingo.
Obituaries
Ella Elizabeth McNeill
Ella Elizabeth McNeill, 90, passed away on Wednesday, January 14.
Robert Stephen Ginn
Robert Stephen Ginn, 99, passed away on Tuesday, January 13.
Faye Livengood Humphrey
Faye Livengood Humphrey, 86, passed away on Wednesday, January 14.
Until tomorrow!
🫵🏼 Cumberland County is seeking volunteers to help with its Point-In-Time Count, which takes place over 24 hours beginning Thursday. The count, conducted by the Fayetteville–Cumberland County Continuum of Care on Homelessness, is an annual effort that provides data on the number of people experiencing homelessness. There are two, four-hour volunteer shifts on Thursday beginning at 8 a.m. and 1 p.m.
