Good morning. Over a dozen Fayetteville State University School of Nursing students gathered around Darrell Allison, the university chancellor, and a display easel covered in a black cloth for a big announcement on Tuesday.
One student’s jaw dropped when Allison peeled back the fabric to reveal a giant check for $2 million from Cape Fear Valley Health to the university. And applause rang out from the crowd when the School of Nursing’s new name — Cape Fear Valley School of Nursing — was declared.
“Today’s announcement launches Fayetteville State University’s commitment to doubling our students in the nursing program and the joint partnership of Cape Fear to launch new programs with the strengthening pipeline opportunities to Cape Fear Valley Health and beyond,” Allison said. “Why is that? Because this region, this state, they need us.” Read our lead story for more on how the two institutions hope to alleviate North Carolina’s nursing shortage.
Welcome to CityView Today. In today’s newsletter: Fayetteville Mayor Mitch Colvin is questioning whether one of his opponents for reelection — current District 3 Council Member Mario Benavente — lives in his city council district as required by law. Colvin wants mayoral candidates to sign affidavits attesting to their residences. Check out what state law says below. Also, with the start of a new month, we’ve compiled the top 29 things to do in October in Cumberland County in our October “Arts & Culture” magazine, available digitally today. And election day for the Fayetteville primary is fast approaching. Columnist Bill Kirby Jr. gives his take on how the race may shape up with two finalists bidding for the city gavel.
Thanks for reading,
Maydha Devarajan
Editor-in-Chief
How Cape Fear Valley Health’s $2 million donation to Fayetteville State University could alleviate nursing shortages
Cape Fear Valley Health donated $2 million to Fayetteville State University and its nursing program to help address the nurse shortage in Southeast North Carolina and across the state.
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Experience exciting events happening in and around Fayetteville this October.
THE KIRBY FILE: Fayetteville mayoral primary will leave two finalists bidding for the city gavel
We’ll know on Tuesday evening who will be our mayoral finalists heading into the Nov. 4 general election.
Events
TODDLER STORY TIME: BATS
- Where: West Regional Branch Library, 7469 Century Circle, Fayetteville
- When: 10-10:30 a.m. today
- What: Join us for stories, songs and more!
GRANTS, GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING AND GROWTH: A GUIDE FOR NEW ENTREPRENEURS
- Where: Cumberland Regional Entrepreneur & Business HUB, 1073 Murchison Road, Fayetteville
- When: 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. today
- What: Join us for a crash course on how to secure grants, win government contracts and achieve growth as a new entrepreneur!
GLOW & GO: A SKIN SOIREE
- Where: 1534 Purdue Drive, Fayetteville
- When: 3-7 p.m. today
- What: Sip, sample & glow! Join us for a skin soiree with mini facials, skin analysis, raffles and more.
Obituaries
Yvonne Annette Horne
Yvonne Annette Horne, 65, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 20.
Phyllis Jean Wolff
Phyliss Jean Wolff, 79, passed away on Friday, Sept. 19.
Jacquelyn Dorothy Lee
Jacquelyn Dorothy Lee, 73, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 25.
Until tomorrow!
👨⚖️ Gov. Josh Stein has added several Cumberland County folks to state boards this week. DeSandra W. Washington of Fayetteville Technical Community College was appointed to the North Carolina Education and Workforce Innovation Commission. Lt. Gen. Kevin Vereen, Brian Thomas Graybill and Jimmy E. McMillian were all appointed to the North Carolina Military Affairs Commission. N.C. Rep. Frances Jackson, who represents District 45, which includes parts of Cumberland County, was appointed to the Southern Regional Education Board Legislative Advisory Council.
~ Maydha
