Good morning. For our May “Home & Garden” magazine, we checked back in with nonprofit Er’Body Eatz founder J’Kwan Fulmore and his progress on fighting food insecurity in Cumberland County. A month ago, he hosted volunteers at Cliffdale Community Church, where he hopes to create a homestead. Read the update in today’s lead story.
Welcome to CityView Today. In today’s newsletter: Senior Columnist Bill Kirby Jr. writes a tribute to Tar Heel basketball star Larry Miller, who passed away on May 11. And magazine columnist Claire Mullen writes about how, despite coming from a farming family, the green thumb gene skipped her.
Thanks for reading,
Valeria Cloës
Magazine Editor & Lead Copy Editor
Fighting food insecurity through mutual aid
J’Kwan Fulmore founded the nonprofit Er’Body Eatz to tackle food injustice in Cumberland County. With the help of the community, the nonprofit is building a homestead and gardens in blighted neighborhoods to provide residents with fresh produce.
More from CityView
THE KIRBY FILE: When the game was on the line, Larry Miller was there for his beloved Tar Heels
“If the game was close and you needed to win, you went to him,” Franklin Clark says about former teammate Larry Miller, who died at age 79 on May 11 in Bethlehem, Pa., after years of declining health.
Column: The green thumb gene skipped me
I come from a long line of people who seem to have had no trouble whatsoever making things grow. As a matter of fact, it’s what we do. And by we, I don’t mean me.
Events
BARRE & BREW
- Where: Dirtbag Ales Brewery & Taproom, 5435 Corporation Drive, Hope Mills
- When: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. today
- What: Get ready to sweat and shake as Pure Barre returns to Dirtbag Ales Brewery & Taproom! Join us for a fun workout followed by some well-deserved brews!
FARMERS MARKET
- Where: James Creek Cider House, 172 U.S.-1, Cameron
- When: 1-5 p.m. today
- What: Join us for the James Creek Farmers Market on the first and third Sunday of each month!
3RD ANNUAL MENTAL HEALTH FESTIVAL
- Where: Blissful Alchemists, 414 Ray Ave., Fayetteville
- When: 2-5 p.m. today
- What: This year, we’re celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month with an afternoon of fun, relaxation and learning. Explore alternative healing practices and engage in activities designed to rejuvenate both your mind and body.
Obituaries
Latashia Lynne Hairston
SPC Latashia Lynne Hairston, 48, of Fayetteville, passed away on Saturday, May 10.
JoAnn Raines
JoAnn Raines, 86, of Fayetteville, passed away on Sunday, May 11.
George Alan Stevens
George Alan Stevens, 62, of Fayetteville, passed away on Monday, May 12.
Until tomorrow!
💻 Disabled American Veterans and RecruitMilitary are hosting a National Virtual Career Fair for Veterans from noon to 4 p.m. on Tuesday. For more information and to register, click here.
~ Valeria
