Good morning. Cumberland County Schools’ new superintendent says he will pursue the kind of success he experienced in his previous superintendent jobs in Johnston, Sampson and Northampton counties. Under his tenure, those school districts saw improvements in academic performance.
Eric Bracy, who started the Cumberland County job July 1, spoke during a press conference Monday at the school district’s central office. He said he wants to focus on student achievement and make public schools the No. 1 choice for families. Read more in our top story.
Welcome to CityView Today. In today’s newsletter, columnist Bill Kirby Jr. takes us on a journey to figure out what happened to a giant yellow pencil that adorned the outside of an office supply store in downtown Fayetteville. We also have a handy guide from columnist Diane Parfitt for your summer reading list. Check out her recommendations below for six books to read this July that provide insight into our city’s military connections.
Thanks for reading,
Sarah Nagem
Editor for CityView
New Cumberland County Schools superintendent aims to repeat successes
Eric Bracy has a track record of boosting student performance. Can he do it again?
More from CityView
THE KIRBY FILE: Whatever became of the gigantic replica of the yellow pencil?
It was the marketing calling card for Hatcher’s Office Supply downtown in the 1950s and 1960s.
Column: 6 books to read this July that honor our military
Here are six books to help us know our military heroes better.
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!
TECH TIME AT HOPE MILLS LIBRARY
- Where: Hope Mills Public Library, 3411 Golfview Road, Hope Mills
- When: 3:30-5 p.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.
FAYETTEVILLE WOODPECKERS VS DELMARVA SHOREBIRDS
- Where: Segra Stadium, 460 Hay St., Fayetteville
- When: 6:30 p.m. today
- What: Watch the Fayetteville Woodpeckers face off against the Delmarva Shorebirds!
Obituaries
Marcia Deanne Adair-Davis
Marcia Deanne Adair-Davis, 51, of Fayetteville, passed away on Saturday, June 28.
Sgt. Major Ronald Allen White
Sgt. Major Ronald Allen White, 83, passed away on Friday, June 27.
Edna Bass Adair
Edna Bass Adair, 97, of Fayetteville, passed away on Monday, June 30.
Until tomorrow!
🎶 The Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra named Jessica Munch-Dittmar its new executive director. Munch-Dittmar has held several leadership roles, including chief executive officer of the Greater Miami Youth Symphony and director of education and community engagement for the Winston-Salem Symphony. She will succeed Anna Meyer, who is relocating.
