Good morning. Rollease Acmeda, a manufacturer and distributor of window coverings, has officially opened a new warehouse site in Hope Mills.
A crowd of about 30 community leaders, local officials and company employees gathered at the facility located at 103 Tom Starling Road earlier this week to celebrate its grand opening. The company says it plans to invest $10 million in the town in real estate and equipment.
The facility is expected to bring about 50 new jobs to the area, according to company officials. More in today’s lead story.
Welcome to CityView Today. In today’s newsletter: local officials discussed the significance of emergency management funding amid federal freezes and cuts. Plus, Senior Columnist Bill Kirby Jr. recounts Gov. Josh Stein’s visit to Fayetteville Technical Community College, where Stein announced an initiative between Blue Star Families and the National Governors Association. This initiative strives to improve support for military families.
Thanks for reading,
Valeria Cloës
Magazine Editor & Lead Copy Editor
Manufacturer opens new facility in Hope Mills, promises major investment
Rollease Acmeda, a manufacturer and distributor of window coverings, has officially opened a new warehouse site in Hope Mills.
More from CityView
Local emergency management funding being withheld by FEMA
In April, FEMA 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.
THE KIRBY FILE: Gov. Stein selects ‘Military Friendly’ FTCC to unveil Blue Star Families and National Governors Association initiative
“Gov. Josh Stein probably could not have selected a more appropriate venue Wednesday than Fayetteville Technical Community College to sign a proclamation declaring North Carolina as a Do Your Part state.”
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, refreshing outdoor yoga experience at Lake Rim Park every Friday!
FREAKY FRIDAYS ARTISAN MARKET
- Where: 450 W. Russell St., Suite 101, Fayetteville
- When: 6-10 p.m. today
- What: Join us after dark for an unforgettable evening of mysterious magic, eerie art and wickedly wonderful vendors at the Dark Shadow Market!
MOONLIGHT HIKE
- Where: Weymouth Woods – Sandhills Nature Preserve, 1024 N. Fort Bragg Road, Southern Pines
- When: 8:30 p.m. today
- What: Join us for a moonlight hike!
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!
⛽️ Cumberland County’s first Wawa — a gas station and convenience store chain that originated in Pennsylvania and is known for its hoagies — opens today at 8 a.m. at 3613 Raeford Road.
~ Valeria
