Welcome to CityView Today! We’re keeping a watchful eye on the winter storm heading our way, which arrives sometime Saturday afternoon.
In today’s newsletter: Cumberland County made it easier for Fayetteville police to enforce a no-camping ordinance. The Cumberland County Board of Education approved a $1.3 million increase in funding for exceptional children’s services to address staffing shortages and growing service demands. The new funding comes in the wake of a lawsuit filed in November accusing the school system of delaying special education evaluations. Also, in his Friday notes column, Senior Columnist Bill Kirby Jr. encourages folks to stay home this weekend as the winter storm rolls into town.
However, if you choose not to heed Kirby’s advice and venture outside, snap some pictures and send them to us with a brief description via email at talk@cityviewnc.com. By emailing photos, you agree to having your photos published in CityView. Stay safe!
Thanks for reading,
Valeria Cloës
Magazine Editor & Lead Copy Editor
Cumberland OKs City Police Enforcing No-Camping Ordinance on County Property
Following complaints about homeless people camping at the Cumberland County Public Library downtown during a festival in November, the county on Tuesday revised its anti-camping ordinance to make it easier to enforce.
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Cumberland Schools Approves $1.3 Million Boost to Special Education Funding
The Cumberland County Board of Education approved a $1.3 million increase in funding for exceptional children’s services to address staffing shortages and growing service demands.
THE KIRBY FILE: Consider Hunkering Down with Some Homemade Vegetable Soup with the Winter Storm Heading Our Way
Bill Kirby Jr.’s notes from the week.
Events
BHAWK GUIDED TASTING & DISTILLERY TOUR
- Where: BHAWK, 175 Yadkin Road, Southern Pines
- When: 5-7 p.m. today
- What: Join us for the BHAWK Guided Tasting & Distillery Tour, an intimate evening inside the state-of-the-art Brad Halling American Whiskey Ko. distillery.
DIY FISHING: FISHING LANYARD-MAKING WORKSHOP
- Where: John E. Pechmann Fishing Education Center, 7489 Raeford Road, Fayetteville
- When: 6-7:30 p.m. today
- What: Tired of digging through tackle boxes on a hot day? Stay cool, organized, and ready to reel ’em in with a custom-designed fishing lanyard.
FAYETTEVILLE MARKSMEN VS HUNTSVILLE HAVOC
- Where: Crown Complex, 1960 Coliseum Drive, Fayetteville
- When: 7 p.m. today
- What: Watch the Fayetteville Marksmen face off against the Huntsville Havoc.
Obituaries
Ellen Jacobs Smith
Ellen Jacobs Smith passed away on Wednesday, January 21.
Tanasia Monique “Taay” Harris
Tanasia Monique “Taay” Harris, 26, passed away on Saturday, January 17.
Margaret Detrich Arrington
Margaret Detrich Arrington, 75, passed away on Tuesday, January 13.
Until tomorrow!
📓 Cumberland County Schools will host its final two focus group sessions on February 4 at South View High School and on February 5 at Cape Fear High School as the school system develops its 2026-2031 Strategic Plan. “The family focus groups are designed to give caregivers an opportunity to share their experiences, concerns and ideas about the future of Cumberland County Schools,” according to a press release. “Family input will help inform priorities related to teaching and learning, school culture and how the district partners with families to support student success.” Check here for more information and to register for the focus group.
