Manzell Spencer Jr. was named the 2026 Sandhills Regional Teacher of the Year, one of nine educators across North Carolina selected for the honor.
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N.C. Military Families Still Face Child Care Shortages
Military and state leaders gathered at Fayetteville Technical Community College to confront an issue many families said continues to disrupt careers, education, and military readiness: access to reliable, affordable childcare.
❄️Cumberland County Takes a Snow Day
After a weekend of sheltering in place, you’re likely itching to get out. We’ve got 25 ways to scratch that throughout the month. Also, the longtime CEO of Cape Fear Valley Health is retiring after more than 18 years. Finally, about 50 students stepped out of classrooms on Friday to protest ICE.
February 2026: ‘The Love Issue’
View This Email in Your Browser February 2026: ‘The Love Issue’ The digital edition of CityView Magazine’s February 2026 issue is live! CityView’s “The Love Issue” highlights our community’s love for our veterans, for our pets, and for our health. Within its pages, you’ll also find our 2026-2027 School Directory, your go-to guide to finding […]
Fayetteville Area Habitat for Humanity Gives Back to Local Veteran and Volunteer
View This Email In Your Browser Welcome to CityView Today! Phyllis McCroskey, a veteran of the U.S. Army who served 13 years, was the 2025 recipient of Fayetteville Area Habitat for Humanity’s Veterans Build, a program that brings together community members and a herd of volunteers to repair the homes of local veterans and make […]
BREAKING: Longtime Cape Fear Valley Health CEO Stepping Down
The health system’s CEO since 2008 is credited with transforming and expanding the health system while deepening its ties to Fayetteville.
The Cost of Declining Enrollment in Cumberland County Schools
Cumberland County Schools is facing a recurring budget gap of about $5 million, largely because it is operating more school buildings than it needs for a shrinking student population.
Are More Data Centers Coming to Fayetteville?
Data centers are controversial. Local economic development officials are hosting a public discussion on Thursday to answer questions.
🏴☠️ Fayetteville Man Loses Appeal of Pirate Ship Lawsuit
Rick Allen of Nautilus Productions sued North Carolina, alleging it misused his photos and videos of Blackbeard’s sunken pirate ship.
🥶 Winter Storm Fern’s Impact on Fayetteville
Winter Storm Fern didn’t severely impact Fayetteville over the weekend, but Cumberland County Schools and courts are closed on Monday.

