Welcome to CityView Today! The telltale signs of election season are upon us. Campaign signs are spreading across streets like pollen, early voting is underway, candidate forums are popping up, and the president came calling. The primary is March 3 and we’ll be with you every step of the way.
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Matt Hennie
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Events
TAI CHI IN THE GARDEN
- Where: Cape Fear Botanical Garden, 536 N. Eastern Blvd., Fayetteville
- When: 10–11:30 p.m. today
- What: A Chinese martial art and system of calisthenics with very slow controlled movements taught by Rich Martin.
CHILDREN’S STORY TIME
- Where: McMillan Memorial Library, 205 E. 2nd Ave., Red Springs
- When: 4:30–5:30 p.m. today
- What: Join us for a fun story time for kids!
TUESDAY NIGHT MUSIC BINGO
- Where: 22 Klicks Bar and Grill, 2653 Hope Mills Road, Fayetteville
- When: 7–9 p.m. today
- What: Come hang out with Fayetteville Disc Jockey at 22 Klicks Bar and grill for music bingo!
Obituaries
Fannie Luvenia Easter
Fannie Luvenia Easter, 71, passed away on Saturday, January 7.
Miranda Lee Tyler
Miranda Lee Tyler, 72, passed away on Wednesday, February 4.
Theodore “Teddy” Bryant
Theodore “Teddy” Bryant, 70, passed away on Friday, February 6.
Until tomorrow!
🗳️ A coalition of groups is hosting a candidates forum on Thursday. The two-hour event, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Crossroads Church of Fayetteville, focuses on the Cumberland County Board of Commissioners. Democratic primary voters will cast ballots for two at-large seats and two District 1 seats. The event is hosted by Common Cause NC, Red Wine and Blue North Carolina, and Fayetteville Freedom For All.
