Good morning. During the Civil War, North Carolina contributed more soldiers to the Confederate cause than any other state.
North Carolina was also the next-to-last state to secede, and it was home to pro-Union movements that persisted throughout the war.
Those are all facts, and they’re part of the complex history the state is taking on in building the $87 million N.C. History Center on the Civil War, Emancipation & Reconstruction, writes journalist Jimmy Ryals. Organizers say the Fayetteville museum, which has been two decades in the making, will help North Carolina’s educators teach a nuanced, factual story as unresolved racial and political divisions continue to cleave the country. Read more about the status of the history center.
Welcome to CityView Today. This year marks the 200th anniversary of the Marquis de Lafayette’s tour of the country. Cities across America have been commemorating with “living history” events, and Fayetteville’s celebration is March 4-5; check out what’s going on around town below. Also, the Fayetteville Sports Club will be holding an induction ceremony on April 17 on Fayetteville Technical Community College’s campus to welcome its 2025 Hall of Fame class. See who’s joining this year’s class and how to attend the ceremony.
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Fayetteville Museum Aims to Right the Record on Civil War History
The N.C. History Center on the Civil War, Emancipation & Reconstruction will use local stories to tell “the truth with all its blemishes”—even if it upsets some people.
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Here’s how Fayetteville is celebrating the Lafayette Bicentennial
To mark the 200th anniversary of the Marquis de Lafayette’s tour of the country, cities across America have been commemorating with “living history” events. Fayetteville’s celebration is March 4-5.
Fayetteville Sports Club announces 2025 Hall of Fame class
This year’s induction ceremony will be held on April 17th at 6 p.m. at the Tony Rand Student Center on the campus of Fayetteville Technical Community College.
Events
MESSY MONDAY
- Where: The Rick Herrema Foundation, 5572 Shenandoah Drive, Fayetteville
- When: 1-2 p.m. today
- What: Messy Monday invites service members and their families to enjoy stress-free, hands-on art projects designed for all skill levels.
THE ART OF STAGE MANAGEMENT
- Where: Fayetteville State University, 1200 Murchison Road, Fayetteville
- When: 7-8:30 p.m. today
- What: Join J’nai Boderick for a fun and interactive workshop designed to teach you the essential skills to manage chaos, call cues like a pro, and keep the show running smoothly.
UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE
- Where: Cameo Art House Theatre, 225 Hay St., Fayetteville
- When: Today through March 5
- What: In a mysterious and surreal interzone somewhere between Tehran and Winnipeg, the lives of multiple characters interweave with each other in surprising and mysterious ways.
Obituaries
Norma Sue Mullins Kruczek
Norma Sue Mullins Kruczek, 72, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 25.
Tracy Lamar Provoid II
Tracy Lamar Provoid II, 33, of Fayetteville, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 25.
Donald DiPaolo
Donald DiPaolo, 60, of Hope Mills, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 27.
Until tomorrow!
🗣️ Do you have questions or something you want to say to Chair Kirk deViere of the Cumberland County Board of Commissioners? You’ll have a chance to talk to him on Wednesday morning.
That is when deViere is launching a monthly press conference to provide updates to the community and take questions. It’s open to the news media and other community members.
The county commissioners will have a meeting at 9 a.m., and when their meeting is done, deViere will start the press conference.
This will be in Room 118 of the Cumberland County Courthouse, 117 Dick St. Those who cannot attend in person will be able to watch it online on Cumberland County’s YouTube channel and the county’s website.
~ Paul
