Good morning. When President Donald Trump stepped back in office in January, he signed a memo giving the Department of the Interior 90 days to find a plan to secure federal recognition for the Lumbee tribe. The Lumbee Act of 1956 granted the tribe only partial recognition, acknowledging it as a legitimate Native American group but denying it the benefits that fully recognized tribes receive.
More in today’s lead story about why full federal recognition of the largest tribe east of the Mississippi River, and headquartered in Pembroke, is closer than ever.
Welcome to CityView Today. In today’s newsletter: the Fayetteville Dogwood Festival was evacuated last night following gunfire. We have a breaking report below. And former county commissioner Jimmy Keefe received North Carolina’s highest civilian honor, the Order of the Longleaf Pine, on April 15. Senior Columnist Bill Kirby Jr. recounts the ceremony at the Larry J. Keen Fire & Rescue Training Center. And Magazine Columnist Jaylin Kremer reminds readers that when military life gets tough, don’t give up.
Thanks for reading,
Valeria Cloës
Magazine Editor & Lead Copy Editor
For the Lumbee, Full Federal Recognition Is Closer Than Ever
One of President Donald Trump’s earliest executive actions directed the Interior Department to find a path forward. The move comes after years of fighting and a more recent political evolution for the tribe.
More from CityView
Fayetteville Dogwood Festival evacuated Saturday following gunfire
Festival says no one was hurt. TV stations report second nearby shooting, and man injured, about 10 p.m.
THE KIRBY FILE: A special day for a former county commissioner at a special place
“Quality of life is important,” says Jimmy Keefe, who received the Order of the Longleaf Pine, the state’s highest civilian award, on April 15 at the Larry J. Keen Fire & Rescue Training Center. “I was just a small part. I’m just a blip on the radar, but this means so much. It’s humbling and overwhelming.”
Column: When military life gets tough, don’t give up
There is no right or wrong way to be a woman, but there are so many choices and there will always be opinions.
Events
COME SUNDAY JAZZ SERIES: JOHN BROWN
- Where: Weymouth Center for the Arts & Humanities, 555 E. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines
- When: 2-4 p.m. today
- What: Join us for our Come Sunday Jazz Series highlighting Grammy and Emmy nominated bassist, composer, educator and actor John Brown.
CAMPBELL FIGHTING CAMELS VS TOWSON TIGERS
- Where: Jim Perry Stadium, 76 Upchurch Lane, Lillington
- When: 1 p.m. today
- What: Watch the Campbell Fighting Camels face off against the Towson Tigers in this exciting baseball game!
FANDANGO SUNDAYS
- Where: The Sip Room, 106 Hay St., Fayetteville
- When: 5-9 p.m. today
- What: Join SIIX and Friends for Fandango Sundays, where we’ll dance, laugh, and enjoy great music! Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba and more are on the menu.
Obituaries
Jonathan Juwan Wells
Jonathan Juwan Wells, 25, of Hope Mills, passed away on Sunday, April 20.
James L. Jones
James L. Jones, 82, of Fayetteville, passed away on Wednesday, April 23.
Gregory Eugene Robinson
Gregory Eugene Robinson, 58, of Fayetteville, passed away on Saturday, April 19.
