Good morning. Earlier this month, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to rebrand the Department of Defense to the Department of War, the department’s first title given by Congress in 1789. The name hasn’t been used since 1949.
While the Department of Defense’s name change is still pending — only Congress can change department names — the new name is being used on official social media platforms and websites. Rebranding as the Department of War may require updating the names of more than 712,000 facilities across the U.S. and in 40 countries, and will likely be expensive.
Fayetteville is intimately familiar with the price of a name change. North Carolina’s Department of Transportation expects to pay $125,000 to change its 120 signs directing traffic toward Fort Bragg, which was renamed from Fort Liberty earlier this year. Read more in our lead story on the rebranding progress.
Welcome to CityView Today. In today’s newsletter: Hope Mills commissioners on Monday heard a proposal from town staff regarding a right-of-way landscape and maintenance project that could cost the town roughly $653,000 and raise taxes on residents by 3 cents. Don Sisko, the town’s public works director, told the board, “The object would be to entice business development within the town.” And the N.C. Department of Transportation will soon complete the dedication of unnamed bridges for fallen N.C. State Highway Patrol troopers. More below in Bill Kirby Jr.’s notes column for this week.
Thanks for reading,
Valeria Cloës
Magazine Editor & Lead Copy Editor
As the Department of Defense looks to rebrand, Fort Bragg’s is almost complete
Fort Bragg’s name change became official in February. Since then, NCDOT engineers based in Fayetteville have met with Fort Bragg leadership to update them on plans and timelines for signage changes.
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Hope Mills considers landscape maintenance proposal to improve roads
“The object would be to entice business development within the town. First impressions are lasting,” said Don Sisko, the town’s public works director.
THE KIRBY FILE: Highway Patrol nears completion of roadway bridges in memory of troopers who died in line of duty
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!
ART EXHIBIT: ENTANGLEMENTS
- Where: Arts Council Galleries at Campbell House, 482 E. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines
- When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. today
- What: Visit the Arts Council Galleries at Campbell House in September to view an art exhibit, “Entanglements”, featuring Jo Tomsick, Josiah King & Luke Huling.
DOLLY PARTON’S 9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL
- Where: 1707 Owen Drive, Fayetteville
- When: 7:30-9:30 p.m. today
- What: The high-energy, Dolly Parton-powered 9 to 5: the Musical serves up big laughs, bold moves and sweet revenge as three office underdogs team up to take down their sexist boss!
Obituaries
Shanda Christina McLean
Shanda Christina McLean, 43, of Fayetteville, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 14.
Charles Allen Burke Sr.
Charles Allen Burke Sr., 83, passed away on Friday, Sept. 12.
Ann B. Havemann
Ann B. Havemann, of Fayetteville, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 13.
Until tomorrow!
🏥 The Womack Army Medical Center is hosting a Fall Maternity Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. tomorrow at the WAMC Clinic Mall, which can be accessed from the All-American entrance and Rock Merritt Road entrance. “The maternity fair provides Soldiers and their families with resources, education, and support as they prepare to welcome new additions to their families. The event includes tours of the Labor and Delivery unit, classes on safe infant care, medication safety, budgeting, and more,” according to a press release. For more information, click here.
~ Valeria
