Welcome to CityView Today! Local fans of Grammy-winning rapper and record producer J. Cole won’t see him again until his sold-out concert in September. But you can brush up on the superstar native son in this in-depth look at him and his impact on Fayetteville.
In today’s newsletter: Data centers can inspire heated conversations, as the Fayetteville City Council discovered last week. Also, parents in Spring Lake are trying to save Manchester Elementary School, which the county school district has targeted for closure.
Thanks for reading,
Matt Hennie
Editor-in-Chief
Fayetteville Council Clashes Over Who Should Shape City’s Data Center Rules
An attempt by the Fayetteville City Council to discuss data center policies ended after a sharp exchange between Council member Shaun McMillan and Mayor Mitch Colvin over who should take the lead.
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Obituaries
Steven Irvin Broadie
Steven Irvin Broadie, 68, passed away on Sunday, March 1.
Anthony Cinque Draughn
Anthony Cinque Draughn, 65, passed away on Wednesday, March 4.
Elijah Melik Cox
Elijah Melik Cox, 27, passed away on Tuesday, March 3.
Until tomorrow!
📣 Mayor Mitch Colvin will deliver his State of the City Address on Tuesday. The address, which starts at 6:30 p.m., will highlight key achievements and outline priorities set by the City Council for 2026. You can watch the event in person in the Council Chamber at City Hall or on FayTV.net and Spectrum Channel 7.
