Good morning. The Hope Mills Board of Commissioners voted 3-2 on Monday to amend the town’s charter to establish four-year staggered terms for elected board members. Until now, the mayor and commissioners have served two-year terms.

A referendum to change the charter was on the ballot in 2018, but voters rejected it. Commissioners who voted in favor of the change this week said it’s best for the town’s long-term strategic planning efforts. Read more in our lead story.

Welcome to CityView Today. In today’s newsletter, columnist and longtime Fayetteville resident Claudia Zamora writes about the heart of North Carolina’s military presence in Cumberland County. We have her perspective in Spanish and English below. And whether you’re looking to laugh, dance or be entertained, we’ve got you covered in our latest guide to Fayetteville’s upcoming arts and entertainment season.

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Sarah Nagem
Editor for CityView

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Hope Mills board votes to change town charter for staggered 4-year terms

The Hope Mills Board of Commissioners voted 3-2 on Monday to amend the town’s charter to establish four-year staggered terms for elected board members. Until now, the mayor and commissioners have served two-year terms.

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Here’s a guide to Fayetteville arts and entertainment 2025-26 season

Fayetteville rocks the stage with music, theatre, museums and more.

Events

KALAWI PEACH FARM TOUR

  • Where: N.C. Cooperative Extension — Cumberland County Center, 301 E. Mountain Drive, Fayetteville
  • When: 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. today
  • What: Let’s visit a peach farm!

MICROSOFT WORD BASICS

  • Where: Spring Lake Branch Library, 101 Laketree Blvd., Spring Lake
  • When: 10-11:30 a.m. today
  • What: Join the library’s Digital Navigators as they cover essential skills for using Microsoft Word. Learn to use Microsoft’s word processing software to create documents such as letters, resumes and much more.

GARDENING FROM THE GROUND UP: A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO GROWING GREEN

  • Where: Cape Fear Botanical Garden, 536 N. Eastern Blvd., Fayetteville
  • When: 5-6:30 p.m. today
  • What: New to gardening? This beginner-friendly seminar is the perfect place to dig in! Learn the basics of soil, sunlight, watering, and plant selection as you discover how to grow a healthy garden—no matter your space or experience.

Find more events here.

Obituaries

Minister Michael Darryl Lane

Minister Michael D. Lane, of Fayetteville, passed away on Saturday, June 14.

Edna Bass Adair

Edna Bass Adair, 97, of Fayetteville, passed away on Monday, June 30.

Jackie Ree Shaw Wallmark

Jackie Ree Shaw Wallmark, 93, passed away on Monday, June 30.

Find complete listings here.

Until tomorrow!

💒 Fascinate-U Children’s Museum in Fayetteville will host activities based on the kids’ TV show “Gabby’s Dollhouse” from July 11-20. The events are part of a larger initiative to bring the show’s characters and lessons to museums across the country. Learn more about Fascinate-U here.