Good morning. Were you at the 2025 Juneteenth Celebration 5K? We may have spotted you for our July magazine’s Seen @ the Scene.
The event sold out at 400 tickets this year, 5 days out from the event, Beofra Manning, the fundraising committee chair of Fayetteville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. and chair for the Juneteenth Celebration 5K, told CityView.
The event was put on by the Fayetteville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., partnering with Fayetteville Running Club and Cool Spring Downtown District (CSDD). More in today’s lead story.
Welcome to CityView Today. In today’s newsletter, we bring you more from the 2025-2026 edition of DestinationFAY, released earlier this week: I introduce you to all the contents within the magazine, explaining the fun map found on the cover. And, you’ll find our updated shopping directory with all things specialty shops, clothing boutiques, shopping centers and more to explore in Cumberland County.
Thanks for reading,
Valeria Cloës
Magazine Editor & Lead Copy Editor
Juneteenth Celebration 5K: Who was Seen @ the Scene?
The 2025 Juneteenth Celebration 5K took place from 7:30-9 a.m. Saturday, June 14, starting at 301 N. Cool Spring St.
More from CityView
CityView’s 2025-26 DestinationFAY magazine helps you find your way in Fayetteville
This ultimate guide to Fayetteville walks you through the newest restaurants, shops, upcoming festivals and more.
Here’s your go-to guide to specialty shops, clothing boutiques, shopping centers and more in Cumberland County
Fayetteville and Hope Mills have many stores for you to peruse for any shopping needs.
Events
FAYETTEVILLE WOODPECKERS BASEBALL: BLUEY AT THE BALLPARK
- Where: Segra Stadium, 460 Hay St., Fayetteville
- When: 4 p.m. today
- What: Join the Fayetteville Woodpeckers for a meet and greet with Bluey!
TRAILBLAZERS AWARDS: HONORING EXCELLENCE AND LEGACY ON JUNETEENTH
- Where: Harnett County Commons Area, 309 West Cornelius Harnett Blvd., Lillington
- When: 3-5 p.m. today
- What: Join us for a special evening celebrating trailblazers who have left a lasting legacy of excellence on Juneteenth in Harnett County!
INSPIRATION DANCE ACADEMY 8TH ANNUAL RECITAL SHOWCASE
- Where: Crown Complex, 1960 Coliseum Drive, Fayetteville
- When: 1 p.m. today
- What: Join us for Inspiration Dance Academy’s 8th Annual Recital Showcase: “On Target for Success.”
Obituaries
Roma Jewel Askea
Roma Jewel Askea, 100, passed away on June 18.
Irmgard Ruth Price
Irmgard Ruth Price, 84, of Fayetteville, passed away on Monday, June 23.
Prophetess Selenia Theresa Gainey Washington
Prophetess Selenia Theresa Gainey Washington, 49, of Fayetteville, passed away on Saturday, June 21.
Until tomorrow!
🚨 The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office sent a reminder on Wednesday to continue to stay alert against jury duty scams. Scammers have been calling community members while impersonating deputies of the sheriff’s office, telling them that they have missed jury duty, have started taking legal action against the community member, and must call back, according to a press release. The scammers have set up a voicemail that mimics that of the sheriff’s office.
“The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office will NEVER reach out to you by phone or email to request money, credit card information, or sensitive personal details such as your Social Security number or credit card numbers,” the press release says. “Law Enforcement will never ask for electronic money transfers or prepaid gift cards. If you receive any communication like this, it is a scam. Please report it immediately.“
For more information, click here.
~ Valeria
