Good morning. Fayetteville State University has long offered programs for soldiers and military families stationed at its neighbor, Fort Liberty. This week the college and the 18th Airborne Corps signed an agreement to solidify and grow their relationship further.
On Wednesday, Fayetteville State Chancellor Darrell T. Allison and Lt. Gen. Gregory K. Anderson, commanding general of 18th Airborne Corps, and Fort Liberty (soon to be renamed Fort Roland L. Bragg) held a signing ceremony to mark their new education partnership.
Allison highlighted the university’s prior efforts, such as free tuition, to help the soldiers and military-connected students, who make up 33% of the student body. Read about the agreement in today’s lead story.
Welcome to CityView Today. Today’s newsletter shares the Public Works Commission’s proposal to raise water and sewer service rates, once this year on May 1, and once the following year. The board will hold a public hearing on the topic at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26, to listen to what PWC customers think of the proposed rate increases. And Senior Columnist Bill Kirby Jr. starts this week’s Friday notes column with news that a former Green Beret soldier, Clinton “Clint” Bonnell, is still missing.
Thanks for reading,
Valeria Cloës
Magazine Editor & Lead Copy Editor
Army and Fayetteville State University sign partnership agreement
Soldiers, students, faculty to collaborate on research, education, ways to better the Army.
More from CityView
Public Works Commission proposes to raise water and sewer service prices
Rates to increase 5.5% this year, 5.4% next year. Some residential prices will not rise.
THE KIRBY FILE: Missing former Green Beret soldier remains a mystery
Senior Columnist Bill Kirby Jr.’s notes from the week.
Events
PLAY DATES AT THE LIBRARY
- Where: West Regional Branch Library, 7469 Century Circle, Fayetteville
- When: 9-10 a.m. today
- What: Join us as we host play dates at the library for ages 0-4. During this continuous program, we will provide different play materials such as sensory toys, LEGOs, etc.
LOVE BUG BASH
- Where: Main Library, 455 McKinney Parkway, Lillington
- When: 10-11 a.m. today
- What: Join us for a Valentine’s Day party with a craft, a sweet treat, and lots of Valentine’s Day fun!
CANDLELIGHT: VALENTINE’S DAY SPECIAL
- Where: Cape Fear Botanical Garden, 536 N. Eastern Blvd., Fayetteville
- When: 7:30 p.m. today
- What: Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Fayetteville.
Obituaries
William Evans
William Evans, 65, of Lumberton, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 11.
Belinda Marie McCallum
Belinda Marie McCallum 72, of Rowland. We extend our sincere condolences to the family and all who are connected.
Robert Leroy Smeal
Robert Leroy Smeal, 68, of Fayetteville, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 8.
Until tomorrow!
👏 John Griffin Middle School has earned a new designation! The National Forum to Accelerate Middle-Grades Reform and the N.C. Association for Middle Level Education’s NC Schools to Watch program has redesignated John Griffin Middle School as a “School to Watch,” according to a press release from Cumberland County Schools. This moves the middle school into a group of nationally recognized elite schools in the following areas: “academic excellence, developmental responsiveness, social equity and organizational structures supporting continuous improvement.”
~ Valeria
