Good morning. Fayetteville State University was one of a number of historically Black colleges and universities around the country that were threatened on Thursday.
While Fayetteville State did not shut down or cancel activities, at least eight other campuses in five states did, The New York Times reported.
“We did receive a threat similar to what some other HBCUs have, but it wasn’t deemed credible,” FSU Associate Vice Chancellor Chuck McKinnon told CityView. Read more in today’s top story.
Welcome to CityView Today. In today’s newsletter, Cumberland County commissioners voted 5-2 last week to renovate the old Crown Arena and Crown Theatre after cancelling the construction of the downtown Crown Event Center. The Board of Commissioners is continuing to solicit public comments on what to do with the site where the downtown Crown Event Center would have been built. And Spring Lake commissioners approved a budget amendment of over $600,000 for street and stormwater system repairs, plus new drive-up kiosks where its residents can pay their water bills.
Thanks for reading,
Valeria Cloës
Magazine Editor & Lead Copy Editor
Fayetteville State among several historically Black colleges that were threatened on Thursday
The threat was deemed not credible, and the campus did not shut down or curtail activities.
More from CityView
Cumberland County seeking proposals to renovate old Crown Arena, Crown Theatre
Other news: Survey still underway for use of former parking lot, and county manager is trying to improve courthouse parking.
Spring Lake commissioners approve over $600,000 for street and stormwater system repairs
The amendment specifically allocates nearly $475,000 in Powell Bill funds to complete revitalization projects throughout the town.
Events
HOMESCHOOL: PLEIN AIR PAINTING AT THE GARDEN
- Where: Cape Fear Botanical Garden, 536 N. Eastern Blvd., Fayetteville
- When: 2-4 p.m. today
- What: This homeschool series invites students to grab their brushes and head outdoors for plein air painting — creating art right in the landscapes that inspire it.
TUESDAY NIGHT MUSIC BINGO
- Where: 22 Klicks Bar and Grill, 2653 Hope Mills Road, Fayetteville
- When: 8-10 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 16
- What: Come hang out with Fayetteville Disc Jockey at 22 Klicks Bar and Grill for music bingo!
INDIGO BLUE DYE WORKSHOP
- Where: LB’s Farm, 965 Pineywood Church Road, Cameron
- When: 10 a.m.-noon, Wednesday, Sept. 17
- What: The Indigo Blue Workshop is our first workshop on natural dyes grown right here. You will learn the basics of natural dyes, the history of Blue Indigo, how we grow it and best harvest practices.
Obituaries
Sharon Michelle Mitchell
Sharon Michelle Mitchell, 68, of Lumberton, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 9.
Robert Leslie Smith
Robert Leslie Smith Jr. passed away on Saturday, Sept. 6.
Dyon Ricardo Thorne
Dyon Ricardo Thorne passed away on Thursday, Sept. 4.
Until tomorrow!
🗳️ Fayetteville City Council members last week appointed 54 residents to serve on a variety of boards, commissions and committees. “Boards and commissions consist of volunteers who are appointed by City Council to serve as the link that connects residents to its governing body and serve as advisors that help shape the policies and programs of Fayetteville,” reads a city press release. For more information, click here.
~ Valeria
