Good morning. Long-simmering plans for Cumberland County to build a $17 million shelter and assistance center for homeless people advanced on Monday when county commissioners voted 6-0 to proceed with the second phase of the project.
The location for the Unhoused Support Center is tracking to move away from the vicinity of the B Street neighborhood on the edge of downtown Fayetteville, after the county board voted to look for other sites.
There still is no date set for when construction would start or when the shelter would open, both of which are contingent on a decision for where to build it, one commissioner said. More in our lead story.
Welcome to CityView Today. Hope Mills commissioners heard a final presentation on the town’s 2025 strategic plan during a special meeting Monday night—the plan will serve as a guiding policy document and was developed using input from residents and town staff. The town also debuted a segment of a new documentary on Hope Mills that was featured in Viewpoint Discover America Series, a TV show hosted by actor Dennis Quaid. Also, Fayetteville police have charged two women with street racing in connection with the Oct. 8 Rosehill Road crash that killed three E.E. Smith High School students.
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Maydha Devarajan
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Cumberland’s Unhoused Support Center location may change
County commissioners vote to begin design and look for sites other than the B Street neighborhood.
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Hope Mills hears final strategic plan, debuts ‘Viewpoint Discover America’ video
The town was featured in a national documentary show hosted by actor Dennis Quaid.
Police charge driver and her sister with racing in fatal E.E. Smith crash
Fayetteville police have charged two women with street racing in connection with the Oct. 8 Rosehill Road crash that killed three E.E. Smith High School students.
Events
CHILDREN’S STORY TIME
- Where: Annie H. McEachern Library, 223 W. Broad St., St. Pauls
- When: 10:30-11:30 a.m. today
- What: Join us for a fun story time for children!
SUNSET MEDITATION
- Where: Annie H. McEachern Library, 223 W. Broad St., St. Pauls
- When: 5-6 p.m. today
- What: Join us for a sunset meditation session.
FALL CANDLE BOAT WORKSHOP
- Where: Paddy’s Irish Public House, 2606 Raeford Road, Fayetteville
- When: 6:30-8 p.m. today
- What: In this workshop with Johanna Brumm, you will learn how to create a fall candle boat!
Obituaries
Dolmonta Lamar Johnson
Dolmonta Lamar Johnson, 36, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 18.
Dorothy Joyce Capps Harris
Dorothy Capps Harris, 92, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 16.
Ted Elliot Lepper
Ted Elliott Lepper, 64, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 15.
Until tomorrow!
🎡 The N.C. State Fair is celebrating the 20th anniversary of “Military Appreciation Day” today. Military personnel who show identification and one guest will be allowed free entry into the fair in Raleigh. The day will also be marked by a parade at 10 a.m., featuring military vehicles, marching bands, and performances from local JROTC programs.
~ Maydha
