Someone on Friday afternoon reported seeing what appeared to be unexploded ordnance near the North Commissary on Fort Liberty, the 18th Airborne Corps said on its Facebook page. An explosive ordinance team responded and no live rounds were found, spokesperson April Olsen told CityView. She said the item was noticed around 3 p.m. and the […]
A CityView Staff Report
Equipment failure caused Sunday’s widespread power failure in Fayetteville
And a squirrel caused a smaller outage that day. Nearly 9,700 homes and businesses lost power
The to-do list
Mark your calendars! Here are the top 13 events happening in Cumberland County this month. Visit our calendar of events for more activities, additional information and to post your event on our website. Events are subject to change. Check before attending. Jan. 8Park Ranger Chat Series — Echinoderms: Starfish, Sea Urchins, and Sand DollarsLake Rim […]
The county health department isn’t texting you, it’s a scam
County residents are warned of a text message scam that falsely claims to be from the Cumberland County Department of Public Health. The health department will never text residents about medical diagnoses or lab results.
3rd Annual Black BBQ Cookoff
The Crown Complex held the 3rd Annual Black BBQ Cookoff from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. on Aug. 17 where pitmasters competed to be recognized as the best in a number of categories.
Career & Resource Expo
The Career & Resource Exposition was held from 10 a.m.-3 pm on July 19 at the Crown Complex. The event was hosted by the Greater Fayetteville Chamber and was an opportunity for people to connect with Fayetteville employers.
CityView’s Weisblat honored with Veterans Council’s ‘MVP’ award
CityView Reporter Evey Weisblat was honored Wednesday with a N.C. Veterans Council “Most Valuable Patriot” award in recognition of her series of stories on the closing of the North Carolina State Veterans Home in Fayetteville.
The To-Do List
Here are just some of the things happening in and around Fayetteville this month. For more events, additional information and to add your event, visit cityviewnc.com/calendar.
Roessler joins CityView News Fund as development manager
Roessler has four years of experience in nonprofit management and development and served as an Adjutant General and Public Affairs officer in the U.S. Army.
4th at the Fort Celebration
Fort Liberty held a 4th of July celebration from 3-10 p.m. June 29 at the Main Post Parade Field. Musical guests Flo Rida, Plain White T’s, and Maddie & Tae performed, as well as 82nd Airborne Division Rock Band, with a Golden Knights parachute demonstration and fireworks.

