Good morning. Patients at Cape Fear Valley Health will have an easier time participating in clinical trials thanks to the health system’s new partnership with Javara, a company based in Winston-Salem aiming to make clinical research more accessible.
Clinical trials have historically not been representative of the racial, sex and age makeup of the U.S. population, writes Morgan Casey. By partnering with Cape Fear Valley Health, Javara staff hope to help ensure clinical trials are more representative and drug dosing is more accurate and safe.
“Our collaboration enables us to deliver advanced care locally while contributing to broader scientific discovery,” said Dr. Samuel Fleishman, Cape Fear Valley Health’s chief medical officer. More in our lead story.
Welcome to CityView Today. In today’s newsletter: Jacob Jones, the ex-Fayetteville police officer who was fired and arrested on June 18 over sexual misconduct allegations against him, will have a final chance to defend himself in five weeks when he appears in court for his disposition hearing on Aug. 20. The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners plans to pick a new sheriff on Aug. 11. The appointee replaces former Sheriff Ennis Wright, who retired June 30. Plus, we’re hiring a government reporter! Check out the application below.
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Maydha Devarajan
Editor-in-Chief
New Cape Fear Valley Health partnership expands access to clinical trials
Cape Fear Valley Health is expanding access to clinical trials through a partnership with Javara, a Winston-Salem-based company that helps connect physicians and patients with clinical researchers.
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Fayetteville police officer accused of sexual misconduct to appear in court in August
Jacob Jones, the ex-Fayetteville police officer who was fired and arrested on June 18 over sexual misconduct allegations against him, will appear in court for his disposition hearing on Aug. 20.
County commissioners to pick new Cumberland sheriff on Aug. 11
Applications due Aug. 4. Appointee to replace former Sheriff Ennis Wright, who retired June 30.
Come work with us!
We’re hiring! Our government accountability reporter Evey Weisblat is heading to Arkansas in August, with her last day at CityView on Aug. 30. We’ll miss her talents and reporting immensely, but we’re excited for her next chapter! If you’re interested in joining our team or know an ambitious reporter who might be a good fit, check out our application now. We will begin reviewing applications on Aug. 4.
Events
TECH TIME AT CLIFFDALE LIBRARY
- Where: Cliffdale Public Library, 6882 Cliffdale Road, Fayetteville
- When: 9-10:30 a.m. today
- What: Whether you need help setting up an email account, learning how to use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or anything in between, we’re here to help you with your computer, tablet or smartphone questions. No appointment necessary.
BEND & BREW
- Where: The Rick Herrema Foundation, 5572 Shenandoah Drive, Fayetteville
- When: 9:30-10:30 a.m. today
- What: Bend your body, sip your coffee and let your worries flow away.
YOGA AT THE GARDEN
- Where: Cape Fear Botanical Garden, 536 N. Eastern Blvd., Fayetteville
- When: 6-7 p.m. today
- What: Practice this calm Eastern exercise taught by instructor, Ashley Clayton. All levels welcome!
Obituaries
Nokatoe “Kato” Haywood
NoKatoe “Katoe” Haywood, 47, of Lumberton, passed away on Sunday, July 13.
Mary S. Averitt
Mary S. Averitt passed away on Thursday, July 10.
Ruby Leigh McLemore
Ruby Leigh McLemore, 75, of Fayetteville, passed away on Thursday, July 10.
Until tomorrow!
🎊 Spring Lake’s First Friday on Main returns in a few weeks on Aug. 1. The event on Main Street will include local food trucks, vendors and live musical performers.
~ Maydha
