Good morning. Jelissa Thomas, founder and chief executive of D3 Delivery in Fayetteville, started the company in 2021 with a goal of hiring workers who have been incarcerated or are recovering from addiction.
The company, which received a $1,500 grant from the city in August, hopes to offer more than a paycheck. Now Thomas, who is working toward a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling at UNC Pembroke, wants to coordinate with NCWorks Career Center and local groups dedicated to helping inmates reenter society. Read more in today’s lead story.
Welcome to CityView Today. The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously this week to hire the Manna Dream Center to operate a planned Unhoused Support Center. Commissioners also agreed to re-hire the Salvation Army to provide services to people experiencing homelessness. Also, Senior Columnist Bill Kirby Jr. shares his notes from the week.
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Sarah Nagem
Editor for CityView
Fayetteville-Based Company Wants to Give Workers with Criminal Records a Second Chance
D3 Delivery received funding from the city to pilot a program aimed at helping people who were incarcerated or recovering from addiction.
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Cumberland County Agrees to Hire Manna Dream Center, Salvation Army for Homeless Services
The Manna Dream Center will operate the county’s planned $17 million Unhoused Support Center.
THE KIRBY FILE: Fayetteville to Celebrate New Year’s Eve with City Star and Fireworks, and Eastover will be Dropping The Flea
If you haven’t made plans for New Year’s Eve, then you may wish to remember “A District New Year’s Eve Spectacular.”
Events
HOLIDAY LIGHTS AT THE GARDEN
- Where: Cape Fear Botanical Garden, 536 N. Eastern Blvd., Fayetteville
- When: 5-9 p.m. today
- What: Step into an immersive, walk-through wonderland filled with thousands of twinkling lights and dazzling displays that will transport you into the heart of the season.
MINI NORTH POLE AT NATIONAL ATHLETIC VILLAGE
- Where: National Athletic Village, 201 Air Tool Drive, Southern Pines
- When: 5:30-9 p.m. today
- What: Experience the enchanting Mini North Pole at the NAV, where a festive atmosphere awaits.
UGLY SWEATER PARTY
- Where: James Creek Cider House, 172 U.S. Highway 1, Cameron
- When: 6-8 p.m. today
- What: Come out and enjoy a fun Friday night at James Creek with award-winning ciders, great food, and fun company!
Obituaries
Michael Lee Berryhill
Michael Lee Berryhill, 66, passed away at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.
Gilda Grey (Hubbard) Roumillat
Gilda Grey Hubbard Roumillat, 92, passed away on Sunday, December 14.
Shannon Marie (Nunnery) Rozier
Shannon Marie Nunnery Rozier, 56, passed away on Tuesday, December 16.
Until tomorrow!
🚌 Cumberland County Schools will dismiss two hours early today to kick off the holiday break. Most students will return to class on January 6.
