Good morning. United States Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on Monday signed a memo that says Fort Liberty will become Fort Bragg again. But this time it won’t be to honor Confederate Gen. Braxton Bragg, the Department of Defense announced.
Instead, America’s largest Army post by population will be named in honor of Pfc. Roland L. Bragg, who was stationed in Fayetteville during World War II and was awarded both a Silver Star and Purple Heart.
Fort Bragg was renamed as Fort Liberty in 2023 as part of a broad multimillion-dollar effort to remove the names of Confederate leaders from U.S. military installations. The memo signed by Hegseth fulfills a promise made by Republican President Donald Trump on the campaign trail last fall. Read our lead story for more.
Welcome to CityView Today. Also in today’s newsletter: Quantities of the likely carcinogenic chemical 1,4-dioxane were released into the Cape Fear River late last month by the City of Asheboro, after which the chemical trickled into Fayetteville’s water supply at a level about 63 times higher than the Environmental Protection Agency lifetime health advisory. County commissioners ask state lawmakers for $128.5 million for local projects, including a new E.E. Smith High School, an aquatics center and a countywide water and sewer system. Plus, an assessment of Cumberland County Schools’ facilities identified $805.8 million in recommended repairs and upgrades for aging buildings and infrastructure.
Thanks for reading,
Maydha Devarajan
Interim Editor-in-Chief
Defense secretary orders Fort Liberty to be Fort Bragg again
United States Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on Monday signed a memo that says Fort Liberty will become Fort Bragg again, but this time it won’t be to honor Confederate Gen. Braxton Bragg.
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Quantities of the likely carcinogenic chemical 1,4-dioxane were released into the Cape Fear River late last month by the City of Asheboro.
County commissioners ask state lawmakers for $128.5 million for local projects
Wish list includes money for a new E.E. Smith High School, an aquatics center and a countywide water and sewer system
Cumberland County Schools looking at costly repairs, upgrades of facilities
An assessment of Cumberland County Schools’ facilities identified $805.8 million in recommended repairs and upgrades for aging buildings and infrastructure.
Events
TAI CHI IN THE GARDEN
- Where: Cape Fear Botanical Garden, 536 N. Eastern Blvd., Fayetteville
- When: 10-11:30 a.m. today
- What: A Chinese martial art and system of calisthenics with very slow controlled movements taught by Rich Martin.
VOLUNTEER TOUR GUIDE TRAINING
- Where: Cape Fear Botanical Garden, 536 N. Eastern Blvd., Fayetteville
- When: 10 a.m.-noon today
- What: Becoming a Tour Guide is a rewarding way to connect the public with nature while learning fascinating details about the Garden.
JOB SEARCH TECH TIME
- Where: Cumberland County Public Library Headquarters Branch, 300 Maiden Lane, Fayetteville
- When: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. today
- What: Join the library’s Digital Navigators for a special Tech Time focused on helping you fill in and submit your online job applications.
Obituaries
Marina (Naska) Timms
Marina Timms, 61, passed away on Feb. 7.
Delno Thomas Tindale
Delno Thomas Tindale, 86, of Fayetteville, passed away on Feb. 10.
Joyce (Bigford) Smith
Joyce Bigford Smith, 92, of Fayetteville, passed away on Feb. 10.
Until tomorrow!
⚾️ The Fayetteville Woodpeckers announced their 2025 coaching staff yesterday, naming Carlos Lugo as the newest manager of the club. Other staff members include: James Wiseman as pitching coach, Kyle Brennan as hitting coach, Alfredo Granier as development coach, Jordan Small as strength coach and Daniel Gonzalez as head athletic trainer.
~ Maydha
