Good morning. During a visit to Fayetteville yesterday, Gov. Josh Stein signed a proclamation for North Carolina to join a new program with other states called “Do Your Part.” The initiative aims to improve support for military families, known as Blue Star families.
Part of this work includes collaborating with the Blue Star Families nonprofit organization, which opened a chapter this year in Fayetteville for the Fort Bragg region.
“Do Your Part is an initiative to encourage states to think holistically about how we can support not only the service members who work in our state, but their families as well,” Stein said during a ceremony at Fayetteville Technical Community College. “North Carolina is committed to being a top state for military and military family members.” More in our lead story.
Welcome to CityView Today. In today’s newsletter: Cumberland County is again funding doula services to help address disparities in pregnancy outcomes and maternal mortality rates. The county grant program, piloted last year, offers up to $75,000 to two organizations to help provide uninsured and underinsured pregnant residents with non-clinical care. Plus, Hope Mills commissioners have settled on date for next year’s July 4 fireworks show, after hearing concerns and challenges voiced by the Parks and Recreation Department staff.
Thanks for reading,
Maydha Devarajn
Editor-in-Chief
Gov. Josh Stein announces partnership to help military families
States to work together with Do Your Part initiative, governor says during visit to Fayetteville Technical Community College.
More from CityView
Cumberland County is funding doula services for the second year in a row
After seeing success in its pilot year, Cumberland County is again funding doula services to help address disparities in pregnancy outcomes and maternal mortality rates.
Hope Mills commissioners settle on date for next year’s July 4 fireworks show
Parks and Recreation staff emphasized urgency in securing a fireworks contract, pointing to scheduling difficulties and other challenges.
Events
BOOK CLUB NETWORK GROUP
- Where: Taste of West Africa: Awo’s Cuisine, 116 Person St., Fayetteville
- When: 5:30-6:30 p.m. today
- What: Join members of the business community as they openly discuss information, resources and the historical significance of some of the most prolific business icons from our generation.
YOGA AT THE GARDEN
- Where: Cape Fear Botanical Garden, 536 N. Eastern Blvd., Fayetteville
- When: 6-7 p.m. today
- What: Practice this calm Eastern exercise taught by instructor, Ashley Clayton. All levels welcome!
MONTHLY BOOK CLUB
- Where: GypsySoul, Global Marketplace 1179 N. Main St., Lillington
- When: 7-9 p.m. today
- What: Sit, relax, chat and expand your mind at this monthly book club! Our first book will be The Ride of Her Life.
Obituaries
Heidi Sigris Fitzpatrick
Heidi Sigrid Fitzpatrick, 84, passed away on Friday, August 1.
Charles Franklin Bell
Charles Franklin Bell, 86, passed away on Friday, August 1.
Kenneth H. Kuykendall
Kenneth H. Kuykendall, 55, of Fayetteville, passed away on Thursday, July 31.
Until tomorrow!
👋 Evey Weisblat, our city government reporter, is moving to Arkansas this week. She’ll still be reporting for CityView through the end of August, but if you want to join us in sending her well wishes for this next chapter, you can reach her at eweisblat@cityviewnc.com.
~ Maydha
