Good morning. Cumberland County Schools is down more than 1,200 students this school year, a decline district leaders say could cost the system millions in future state funding and lead to fewer teaching positions.
During the district’s first Budget and Finance Committee meeting of the year, Associate Superintendent of Business Operations Jay Toland said Cumberland County Schools is down 2.57% in enrollment—a loss of 1,242 students—bringing the total student population to 47,177. Read more in today’s lead story.
Welcome to CityView Today. The Fayetteville City Council is considering a plan to tighten rules for public protests and demonstrations. Supporters say changes are needed to address disruptive behavior downtown, while critics warn they could chill constitutionally protected speech. Also, Senior Columnist Bill Kirby Jr. remembers “a woman of grace.”
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Sarah Nagem
Editor for CityView
Cumberland County Schools Down More Than 1,200 Students, Putting Millions In State Funding At Risk
The district said it is working to better understand where students have gone as enrollment declines across the system.
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Fayetteville Eyes Sweeping Changes to Protest Rules After Hay Street Complaints
Mayor Mitch Colvin said the city must balance the rights of demonstrators with the rights of residents and businesses.
THE KIRBY FILE: A Woman of Grace, Poise, Hugs, and a Loving Heart for Her Family and Others
Laura Kohlstedt Downing died December 27, a day after celebrating her 60th birthday.
Events
ART EXHIBITION: DENIZENS
- Where: Red Springs Artspace, 200 S. Main St., Red Springs
- When: Noon-3 p.m. today
- What: Red Springs Art Space is hosting Denizens by Brandon Sanderson, a solo art exhibition.
YIN & RESTORATIVE YOGA WITH GAIL
- Where: USO of North Carolina – Fort Liberty Center, 2843 Normandy Drive, Fort Bragg
- When: 5:30-6:30 p.m. today
- What: Yin & Restorative yoga helps to promote balance within your body by working the deep connective tissues.
HOLISTIC HOUR: RECOVERY REIKI CIRCLE
- Where: Sunshine Beauty & Bliss, 414 Ray Ave., Fayetteville
- When: 7-8:30 p.m. today
- What: A reiki circle meditation with a sharing and healing portion of the meeting.
Obituaries
Wanda Lee Christian
Wanda Lee Christian, 63, passed away on Monday, January 5.
Barbara Ann Beard Ferrell
Barbara Ann Beard Ferrell, 84, passed away on Sunday, January 4.
Joe Acosta
Joe Acosta passed away on Thursday, January 1.
Until tomorrow!
🚧 Legion Road near Cameron Road in Hope Mills will close January 12 for about six weeks while the N.C. Department of Transportation does maintenance work on the 65-year-old bridge that spans Little Rockfish Creek. Detour signs will be posted.
