Good morning. Three students from E.E. Smith High School died Wednesday evening when the car they were riding in ran off the road on Rosehill Road. The fourth passenger, the driver, was airlifted to UNC Medical Center in critical condition.
All three victims attended E.E. Smith High School and were members of the school’s football team, Cumberland County Schools confirmed yesterday.
“We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of three E.E. Smith High School students … our thoughts and prayers are with their families,” the school district said. “The top priority of the E.E. Smith High School administration is to provide support to students, faculty and staff as they process this tragedy.”
The district has postponed the homecoming game against South View High School, originally scheduled for today. More in our lead story.
Welcome to CityView Today. In today’s newsletter, Fayetteville State University and a number of Cumberland County public schools were locked down yesterday morning following threats that authorities said turned out to be unfounded. Plus, Bill Kirby Jr. goes over the unofficial results of Tuesday’s primary election, including Mayor Mitch Colvin’s statement after receiving 47.61% of the votes, and more in his Friday notes column.
Thanks for reading,
Valeria Cloës
Magazine Editor & Lead Copy Editor
E.E. Smith High students killed in Fayetteville car crash
Three E.E. Smith High School football players died in a single-vehicle crash Wednesday evening; the driver was airlifted in critical condition.
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Bill Kirby Jr.’s notes from the week.
Events
RISE YOGA FRIDAYS
- Where: Lake Rim Park, 2214 Tar Kiln Drive, Fayetteville
- When: 8-9 a.m. today
- What: Join us for Rise Yoga Fridays — a free, refreshing outdoor yoga experience at Lake Rim Park every Friday!
OPEN MIC NIGHT
- Where: Retro City Arcade Bar & Pizzeria, 328 E. 24th St., Lumberton
- When: 8 p.m. today
- What: Enjoy good food, beverages, and impromptu musical entertainment.
FREAKY FRIDAY ARTISAN MARKET
- Where: Flamingo Hollr, 450 W. Russell St., Suite 101, Fayetteville
- When: 6-10 p.m. today
- What: Join Flamingo Hollr after dark for an unforgettable evening of mysterious magic, eerie art, and wickedly wonderful vendors.
Obituaries
George Franklin Mitchell Jr.
George Franklin Mitchell Jr., 74, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 4.
John Archie Butler
John Archie Butler, 80, passed away on Monday, Oct. 6.
Greta Raynette Meekins
Greta Raynette Meekins, 67, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 2.
Until tomorrow!
🍷 Did you attend CityView‘s Food, Wine & ART event last night? I want to know all about your experience at the event presented by Cape Fear Valley Health. Email me!
~ Valeria
