Good morning. An Environmental Protection Agency rule that would have limited the amount of PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, that companies can discharge into waterways has been withdrawn following a regulatory freeze from newly-elected President Donald Trump.
The proposed rule would have added “forever chemicals” to a list of chemicals that manufacturers, such as Chemours, must limit in their wastewater discharges. Read more about how this change impacts local waterways in today’s lead story.
Welcome to CityView Today. In today’s newsletter, HomeFront columnist Jaylin Kremer shares how she marks Valentine’s Day as a military spouse. And Hope Mills commissioners voted unanimously last week to sell a town-owned cell tower to Symphony Wireless for over $480,000. More details below.
Thanks for reading,
Maydha Devarajan
Interim Editor-in-Chief
EPA drops PFAS discharge rule after regulatory freeze issued by Trump administration
As local residents have turned to the legal system to seek compensation for damages caused by the “forever chemical” pollution of Chemours and its predecessor, DuPont, the companies have readily mounted a defense.
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Valentine’s Day in a different way
My opinion is that love should be celebrated, but my appreciation for the holiday has changed since my husband joined the Army.
Hope Mills sells cell tower to Symphony Wireless for over $480,000
Telecommunications company offered to purchase tower from the town.
Events
MID-CAROLINA SENIOR GAMES TECH TIME
- Where: Bordeaux Branch Library, 3711 Village Drive, Fayetteville
- When: 9-11 a.m. today
- What: The Mid-Carolina Senior Games are quickly approaching! To show everyone in Cumberland, Harnett and Sampson counties what you’re made of, you’ll want to register for the games online.
TECH TIME @ NORTH REGIONAL LIBRARY
- Where: 855 McArthur Road, Fayetteville
- When: 2-3:30 p.m. today
- What: Whether you need help setting up an email account, learning how to use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or anything in between, we’re here to help you with your computer, tablet or smartphone questions.
FAMILY PAINT PARTY
- Where: Jaggers, 515 N. McPherson Church Road, Fayetteville
- When: 7-9 p.m. today
- What: Paint Nite for families and all ages.
Obituaries
Thomas Earl Hilburn, Sr.
Thomas Earl Hilburn, Sr., 66, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Jan. 18.
Nancy Ann Davidson
Nancy Ann Davidson, 71, of Fayetteville passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 22, at her residence.
Wesley Hardin Turner
Wesley Hardin Turner, 47, of Wade passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 21, at his residence with his mother by his side.
Until tomorrow!
🎭 If you’re looking for something to do this week, Sweet Tea Shakespeare will be presenting Murder on the Orient Express at the Arts Council of Fayetteville Cumberland County through Feb. 9. You might even catch our senior reporter Paul Woolverton on stage 👀
~ Maydha
