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Good morning. Fayetteville Mayor Mitch Colvin will not run for reelection this fall.
Colvin, who was first elected in 2017, previously said he had not ruled out running again. But in a statement Thursday, he said he wanted to spend more time with family and on his businesses.
He said serving as mayor was “honor of my life” and thanked his family, friends and the Fayetteville community for supporting his leadership. Read more in today’s lead story.
Welcome to CityView Today. It’s a busy day in news. In today’s newsletter: A public historian, Khadija McNair, is set to deliver an annual Juneteenth lecture on Monday at Mount Sinai Missionary Baptist Church in Fayetteville. We also preview a couple of other events in honor of Juneteenth. Then, 2,000 Fort Bragg soldiers will participate in the Army’s 250th birthday parade tomorrow in Washington, D.C. — the base is sending them, according to the Public Affairs Office for the 18th Airborne Corps. And while the country’s capital will be celebrating the anniversary, local organizers will be participating in a “No Kings” protest against President Donald Trump and his administration in Fayetteville, starting at the Cumberland County Courthouse and marching to Cross Creek Linear Park. Plus, one Fayetteville councilman who voted in opposition to the recently passed 2026 budget speaks on his dissent, while the city manager lauds it in Bill Kirby Jr.’s Friday column. Read more below.
Thanks for reading,
Valeria Cloës
Magazine Editor & Lead Copy Editor
Mayor Mitch Colvin says he will not run for reelection
In an announcement Thursday, Fayetteville Mayor Mitch Colvin said he will not run for reelection this fall.
More from CityView
‘Echoes of Emancipation’: Public historian to deliver annual Juneteenth lecture in Fayetteville
Khadija McNair, manager of N.C. Freedom Park, will present Hari Jones Memorial Lecture at Mount Sinai Missionary Baptist Church.
Fort Bragg sending 2,000 soldiers to the Army’s birthday parade on Saturday
Some will march in vintage uniforms. Others bringing equipment, artillery, and helicopters
Fayetteville organizers to host ‘No Kings’ protest in city this weekend
A “No Kings” protest against President Donald Trump and his administration’s policies, especially in conducting ICE raids, is set to take place in Fayetteville this Saturday. The protest will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.
THE KIRBY FILE: City manager says 2026 budget ‘a win for Fayetteville,’ but dissenting councilman says City Council could have done better
Bill Kirby Jr.’s notes for 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, refreshing outdoor yoga experience at Lake Rim Park every Friday!
CYCLE STUDIO POP-UP
- Where: 3910 Ellison St., Hope Mills
- When: 6-8 p.m. today
- What: Join the Spinn DR and Friends for a special two-day indoor cycle pop-up.
ALIVE IN THE ‘BORO — THE RHYTHM EXPRESS BAND
- Where: Roseboro Commons, 103 N.W. Railroad St., Roseboro
- When: 6-8:30 p.m. today
- What: Calling all line dancers and lovers of music to the Roseboro Common area! Join the Rhythm Express Band on the dance floor and dance the night away!
Obituaries
Diana Jo Parker Long
Diana Jo Parker Long, 80, of Gray’s Creek, Fayetteville, passed away on Wednesday, June 11.
Perry Michael Harrison
Perry Michael Harrison, 66, of Fayetteville, passed away on Tuesday, June 10.
Ms. Joann Cade
Joann Cade, 62, of Lumberton, passed away on Wednesday, June 11.
Until tomorrow!
🎟️ Want to speak to some of the CityView staff? You’ll have an opportunity to at the Juneteenth Jubilee: Sovereign festival tomorrow at the CityView booth. We’ll be there from 3-7 p.m.
~ Valeria
