Good morning. The Cumberland County Association for Indian People has worked for decades to educate, connect, and support local Indigenous residents.
Now, the group has a newly renovated community center on its campus east of downtown Fayetteville.
Harrison Jones, the 25-year-old who took the helm of the association six months ago, says he wants to focus on cultural enrichment, community outreach, and intergenerational learning—and the revitalization of the group’s campus, including the historic Les Maxwell Indian School. Read more in today’s top story.
Welcome to CityView Today. In today’s newsletter: Cumberland County leaders and nonprofit organizations are bracing for the next wave of effects caused by the ongoing shutdown of the United States government, and are arranging for resources to reduce the pain. The county government is compiling a list of resources for people who have lost income, or who will lose government benefits like food assistance programs. Also, Cumberland County Schools will host two community input sessions this week to gather feedback on school consolidation, redistricting, and long-term facility planning.
Thanks for reading,
Sarah Nagem
Editor for CityView
Cumberland County Association for Indian People focuses on community and revitalization
Founded as a social organization in the early 1950s, the Cumberland County Association for Indian People was the first of four American Indian Urban Organizations in North Carolina.
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Events
LECTURE: MASTER OF LIGHT
- Where: Arts Council Galleries at Campbell House, 482 E. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines
- When: 5:30-7 p.m. today
- What: Explore the art and mystery of Johannes Vermeer and his painting “Girl with a Pearl Earring.”
MESSY MONDAY
- Where: The Rick Herrema Foundation, 5572 Shenandoah Drive, Fayetteville
- When: 5:30-6:30 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.
TAI CHI IN THE GARDEN
- Where: Cape Fear Botanical Garden, 536 N. Eastern Blvd., Fayetteville
- When: 10-11:30 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 28
- What: A Chinese martial art and system of calisthenics with very slow controlled movements taught by Rich Martin.
Obituaries
Elbert Reid Jr.
Elbert Reid Jr., 77, passed away on Monday, Oct. 6.
Ernest Wayne Searcy
Ernest Wayne Searcy, 78, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 21.
Liliana Dell’Angelo DeLorenzo
Liliana “Lily” DeLorenzo, 88, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 21.
Until tomorrow!
🏆 The Vintage Vegan Block Party will be from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, on Franklin Street in downtown Fayetteville. The event will feature vegan food trucks, plant-based vendors, upcycled fashion, and live performances.
~ Sarah Nagem
