Good morning. Cumberland County is slowly determining the impacts of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act that Congress passed last month.
The legislation, which President Donald Trump signed into law on July 4, includes federal spending cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as food stamps.
The cuts will likely mean increased costs for North Carolina counties. Brenda Jackson, director of Cumberland County’s Department of Social Services, said the county could look to pay an additional $2.8 million a year in administrative costs. Read more in today’s lead story.
Welcome to CityView Today. In today’s newsletter, electricity prices for more than 83,000 homes and businesses in Cumberland County could go up on Sept. 1 as the Fayetteville Public Works Commission seeks to increase revenue to cover rising costs from Duke Energy. Plus, municipal elections are coming up quickly. Do you need a refresher about Fayetteville City Council and Cumberland County’s Board of Commissioners and Board of Education? Keep reading.
Thanks for reading,
Sarah Nagem
Editor for CityView
Changes to SNAP could hit Cumberland County’s budget hard
New tax and spending law halves the federal government’s contribution to SNAP administrative costs starting October 2026.
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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.
ART SHOW OPENING: FINE ARTS FESTIVAL
- Where: Arts Council Galleries at Campbell House, 482 E. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines
- When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. today
- What: The Arts Council of Moore County (ACMC) created the Fine Arts Festival in 1980 to provide incentive for local artists to improve their technique and a place to showcase and sell their artwork. The festival has since grown into a major exhibit featuring artwork by artists from all over the country.
WEEKLONG CAMP: STEM LAB
- Where: Cape Fear Botanical Garden, 536 N. Eastern Blvd., Fayetteville
- When: 1:30-5:30 p.m. today through Aug. 8
- What: Become a science leader, through STEM explorations, nature adventures, and advanced experiments. Each day we’ll explore a new branch of science with activities including breaking open geodes, dissecting owl pellets, creating clay circuits, mixing up string slime, and meeting live animals.
Obituaries
Derrick Lynn Bledsole
Derrick Lynn Bledsole, 56, passed away on Friday, July 25.
Daniel Norman McLaughlin
Daniel Norman McLaughlin, 66, of Rowland, passed away on Monday, July 28.
Sue Ellen Kiehart
Sue Ellen Kiehart, 44, of Fayetteville, passed away on Sunday, July 27.
Until tomorrow!
📱 The Permanent Change of Station Joint Task Force launched a call center on Friday. Service members, civilians with the Department of Defense, and their families can call any time, day or night, for help with their government moves. The number is 833-MIL-MOVE (833-645-6683). They can also email PCSCallCenter@mail.mil.
~ Sarah
