Good morning. More than two years after the initiative was first proposed, Fayetteville’s Office of Community Safety is up and running.
The city established the office in hopes of improving community safety through non-law enforcement solutions. It is based on four pillars: community-based violence prevention, homelessness response, mental health response and diversion and youth initiatives.
Jim Jones, the office’s newly hired director, said he wants to develop programs based on the community’s needs and desires. He also said he wants to engage in open communication with residents through community-wide meetings, one-on-one interactions and collaborations with local organizations. Read more in our lead story.
Welcome to CityView Today. In today’s newsletter: Cumberland County has a new Board of Elections. The change is the result of a new law enacted by the Republican-led General Assembly intended to shift power away from Democratic Gov. Josh Stein. Also, the Cumberland County Board of Education is considering a ban on cell phones in schools in response to statewide legislation.
Thanks for reading,
Sarah Nagem
Editor for CityView
Fayetteville’s Office of Community Safety gets to work
Staff say the OCS will focus heavily on community engagement and boosting programming for youth, as well as supporting and developing new violence intervention programs.
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Republican majority takes over Cumberland County Board of Elections
A change in state law resulted in a political flip for the local elections board.
Here’s what a cell phone ban in Cumberland County Schools could look like
The Cumberland County Board of Education is considering guidelines regarding the use of cell phones during instructional time.
Events
YOUTH WORKSHOP: ACRYLIC POURING
- Where: Arts Council Galleries at Campbell House, 482 E. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines
- When: 9-11 a.m. today
- What: Acrylic pouring art workshop by Maureen Morales for ages 7-17.
MESSY MONDAY
- Where: The Rick Herrema Foundation, 5572 Shenandoah Drive, Fayetteville
- When: 5:30-6:30 p.m. today
- What: Messy Monday invites service members and their families to enjoy stress-free, hands-on art projects designed for all skill levels.
DAY CAMP AT THE GARDEN: SECRET WORLD OF PLANTS
- Where: Cape Fear Botanical Garden, 536 N. Eastern Blvd., Fayetteville
- When: 9 a.m., Tuesday, July 1
- What: Campers will get their hands dirty learning about unique plant adaptations and the incredible abilities of plants.
Obituaries
Roma Jewel Askea
Roma Jewel Askea, 100, passed away on Wednesday, June 18.
Irmgard Ruth Price
Irmgard Ruth Price, 84, of Fayetteville, passed away on Monday, June 23.
Prophetess Selenia Theresa Gainey Washington
Prophetess Selenia Theresa Gainey Washington, 49, of Fayetteville, passed away on Saturday, June 21.
Until tomorrow!
📚 The Cumberland County Public Library has a new director. Heather Hall officially started the job over the weekend after serving three years as deputy director and two years as the Learning and Innovation Librarian.
