Good morning. A Fayetteville activist who launched an unsuccessful bid for city council this year has accused her former opponent of unfairly prioritizing Black residents in city services.
Kathy Greggs, a veteran and founder of the police reform group Fayetteville PACT, filed a complaint with the city’s Ethics Commission earlier this month against council member Brenda McNair. Both Greggs and McNair are Black. Read more in our lead story.
Welcome to CityView Today. The Hope Mills Board of Commissioners met Monday for the last time in 2025. Also, Senior Columnist Bill Kirby Jr. reminds us about the dangers of drinking and driving during the holiday season—and all year long.
Thanks for reading,
Sarah Nagem
Editor for CityView
Councilwoman Brenda McNair’s Former Opponent Files Ethics Complaint
The Fayetteville Ethics Commission met Monday to discuss the complaint and will continue deliberations.
More from CityView
New Hope Mills Commissioners Orient on Finances and Fix Budget Oversight
The Hope Mills Board of Commissioners held a special meeting at 5 p.m. Monday ahead of their regular meeting.
THE KIRBY FILE: Celebrate the Holiday Season, but Don’t Drink Alcohol and Operate a Motor Vehicle
“We implore all drivers to practice safe driving habits throughout the holiday season and all year long,” says Col. Freddy L. Johnson, commander of the N.C. State Highway Patrol.
Events
RYLEE HAYES STORY TIME: THE WORLD’S BIGGEST SNOWMAN
- Where: Weymouth Center for the Arts, 555 E. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines
- When: 4 p.m. today
- What: Rylee Hayes charms children with her lively story time events through crafts, movement, and interactive storytelling. This month, Rylee will share her own holiday book, The World’s Biggest Snowman.
CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK
- Where: Arnette Park, 2165 Wilmington Highway, Fayetteville
- When: 6-9 p.m. today
- What: Remain comfortably in your vehicle and drive through the park while taking in the sights and sounds of the Christmas season.
THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER
- Where: Cape Fear Regional Theatre, 1209 Hay St., Fayetteville
- When: 7:30 p.m. today
- What: Don’t miss the 34th annual performance of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, presented by Cape Fear Regional Theatre!
Obituaries
John Haywood Carter
John Haywood Carter, 87, passed away on Friday, December 12.
Thomas Keith Slappe
Thomas “Tom” Keith Slappe, 80, passed away on Thursday, December 11.
Edward Lanier Williams
Edward Lanier Williams, 99, passed away on Friday, December 12.
Until tomorrow!
🏳️ Cumberland County will open several warming centers today as wind chills are expected to dip into the teens. It will open a white flag shelter on Friday, December 19, at Cornerstone Christian Empowerment Center in Spring Lake. For more information, go to cumberlandcountync.gov/emergencyservices/cooling-warming-centers.
