Good morning. As several large-scale industries look to establish operations in Fayetteville, local officials are expressing confidence in the strength of Cumberland County’s economic development opportunities.
Robert Van Geons is president of the Fayetteville Cumberland County Economic Development Corporation, a public-private partnership that works on behalf of the local government to attract high-value companies to Cumberland County. At a joint meeting of Fayetteville and Cumberland County elected officials, Van Geons praised recent projects, from an air dome manufacturer choosing Fayetteville as its new headquarters to an aerospace manufacturing company promising to invest $870 million in the local economy. More in our lead story.
Welcome to CityView Today. In today’s newsletter: Weeks after opening a Fayetteville taproom, Southern Pines Brewing Co. is beset by legal challenges. A lawsuit levied by First-Citizens Bank alleges several loans have gone unpaid by the brewing company’s owners for years. Now, the bank is attempting to foreclose on the Hay Street property as collateral. Plus, activist groups are calling for Fayetteville’s divestment from ShotSpotter, a controversial gunshot detection technology. City council members are expected to consider renewing the ShotSpotter contract in September. More below.
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Maydha Devarajan
Editor-in-Chief
Economic development growing in Cumberland County as companies choose Fayetteville for operations
Economic development is strong in Cumberland County as industry continues to expand here. That’s according to the Fayetteville Cumberland Economic Development Corporation, a public-private partnership that works on behalf of the local government to attract high-value companies to Cumberland County.
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Activist groups protest Fayetteville’s use of ShotSpotter
City council members are expected to consider renewing the ShotSpotter contract in September.
Weeks after opening Fayetteville taproom, Southern Pines Brewing Co. beset by legal challenges
Visitors meandering through downtown Fayetteville over the last two years may have noticed a “coming soon” sign announcing a new location of the Moore County-based Southern Pines Brewing Company.
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.
ORGANIC GARDENING BASICS SEMINAR
- Where: Cape Fear Botanical Garden, 536 N. Eastern Blvd., Fayetteville
- When: Noon-1 p.m. today
- What: Dig into the essentials of organic gardening in this informative and inspiring lunchtime talk!
TUESDAY NIGHT MUSIC BINGO
- Where: 22 Klicks Bar and Grill, 2653 Hope Mills Road, Fayetteville
- When: 8-10 p.m. today
- What: Come hang out with Fayetteville Disc Jockey at 22 Klicks Bar and Grill for music bingo!
Obituaries
Deborah Lynn Bordwell
Deborah Lynn Bordwell, 68, of Fayetteville, passed away on Monday, August 18.
Willie Dennis Robinson Jr.
Willie Dennis Robinson Jr., 62, of Fayetteville, passed away on Friday, August 15.
Linda Lytch Kizer
Linda Lytch Kizer, 82, of Fayetteville, passed away on Sunday, August 17.
Until tomorrow!
🍻 Are you a beer enthusiast? You’ll have the opportunity to sample a selection of beers from breweries across the state and country at the Fayetteville Woodpeckers’ annual beer festival Pecktoberfest on Sept. 27. The event, held at Segra Stadium, will be from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tickets range from $50 to $80.
~ Maydha
