Good morning. The Federal Emergency Management Agency in April canceled more than $18 million in funding for projects in Fayetteville and Cumberland County intended to reduce flooding and improve the disposal of debris during major storms.
On Wednesday, North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson and attorneys general from 19 other states sued FEMA and U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to try to force FEMA to restore the money, writes Paul Woolverton.
Nationwide, $882 million in funding was canceled. This includes more than $200 million for projects in North Carolina, Jackson’s press office said on Wednesday. More in the lead story below.
Welcome to CityView Today. In today’s newsletter: Fort Bragg’s Intrepid Spirit Center is treating service members with traumatic brain injuries, as the U.S. Army works to expand research on these injuries. The center opened in 2016. Plus, Senior Columnist Bill Kirby Jr. starts off his Friday column with an overview of the mayoral race in this year’s Oct. 7 primary. Among the seven candidates who have filed, two are incumbents.
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Valeria Cloës
Magazine Editor & Lead Copy Editor
The Trump administration canceled Fayetteville flood-prevention money. Lawsuit seeks to restore it
A Trump-created FEMA program allocated $18 million to Fayetteville and Cumberland County. In April, the Trump administration shut it down.
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A program at Fort Bragg’s Intrepid Spirit Center uses latest research to treat soldiers with traumatic brain injuries
The Army is researching the causes of and treatments for traumatic brain injuries.
THE KIRBY FILE: Two incumbents among seven candidates bidding for city mayoral gavel
Bill Kirby Jr.’s notes from the week.
Events
RISE YOGA FRIDAYS
- Where: Lake Rim Park, 2214 Tar Kiln Drive, Fayetteville
- When: 8-9 a.m. today
- What: Join us for Rise Yoga Fridays — a free and refreshing outdoor yoga experience at Lake Rim Park every Friday!
BUZZ AND BLOOM EVENING IN THE HERITAGE GARDEN
- Where: Cape Fear Botanical Garden, 536 N. Eastern Blvd., Fayetteville
- When: 5:30-9 p.m. today
- What: Join us for a laid-back, joy-filled celebration of bees, blooms and all things pollinator in our charming 1800s McCauley Heritage Garden.
CHILDREN’S STORY TIME
- Where: McMillan Memorial Library, 205 E. Second Ave., Red Springs
- When: 10-11:30 a.m. today
- What: Join us for a fun story time for children at McMillan Memorial Library!
Obituaries
Rick Harrison Greenhill
Rick Harrison Greenhill, 69, passed away on July 10.
James Robert Terry
James Robert Terry, 89, of Fayetteville, passed away on Monday, July 14.
Nokatoe “Kato” Haywood
NoKatoe “Katoe” Haywood, 47, Lumberton, passed away on Sunday, July 13.
Until tomorrow!
🗳️ Retired Fayetteville Police Chief Kemberle Braden is expected to seek the appointment of Cumberland County Sheriff, according to social media posts. The county is accepting applications through Aug. 4 and expects to make a selection on Aug. 11 to fill the role left by retired Sheriff Ennis Wright.
