Good morning. A bill that would make manufacturers of “forever chemicals” pay for the cost of public water systems to filter PFAS pollution is now in the state Senate after passing the N.C. House of Representatives last month.
The Senate bill passed a first reading on May 8, and the legislation was referred to the chamber’s Agriculture, Energy and Environment Standing Committee on June 5.
The bill, targeted at Chemours, gives the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality the power to order PFAS manufacturers who contributed to contamination in public water supplies to pay to remove the harmful chemicals. More in our lead story.
Welcome to CityView Today. In today’s newsletter, Cumberland County commissioners approved a budget of $406.2 million that cuts the property tax rate, gives employees a 4% cost-of-living raise and fulfills the school board’s funding request. Plus, a failed inspection and the nonprofit’s debt caused the Cumberland County Board of Commissioners to end contract negotiations and cease further discussions with the Salvation Army of the Sandhills. And, in case you missed it, Cumberland County Sheriff Ennis Wright announced his retirement on Friday.
Thanks for reading,
Sarah Nagem
Editor for CityView
Bill to make PFAS polluters pay for clean-up moves to NC Senate after passing House
A bill that would make manufacturers of “forever chemicals” pay for the cost of public water systems to filter PFAS pollution is now being considered by the state Senate after passing the N.C. House of Representatives last month.
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County ends negotiations to bring back Salvation Army’s Fayetteville shelter
Commissioners point to failed health inspection and the nonprofit’s debt.
Cumberland County Sheriff Ennis Wright to retire on June 30
Wright has been the sheriff since January 2017.
Events
KIDZ NIGHT AT RETRO CITY ARCADE
- Where: Retro City Arcade Bar & Pizzeria, 328 E. 24th St., Lumberton
- When: 4-11 p.m. today
- What: Kids night is every Tuesday night at Retro City Arcade. Children under age 18 can play for only $5.
THE GLOWING INSECTS OF NORTH CAROLINA
- Where: Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve Visitor Center, 1024 N. Fort Bragg Road, Southern Pines
- When: 7:30-8:45 p.m. today
- What: Dr. Clyde Sorenson will present “Carolina Ghosts, Synchronous Shows and Foxfire Nights – The Glowing Insects of North Carolina.”
YOUTH WORKSHOP: LEGO PRINTMAKING
- Where: Arts Council Galleries at Campbell House, 482 E. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines
- When: 9-11 a.m., Tuesday, June 24
- What: Lego Printmaking Workshop by Hannah Roser for ages 7-17.
Obituaries
Hwa Cha Pak Martin
Hwa Cha Martin, 90, of Fayetteville, passed away on Saturday, June 14.
Mary Ann Edwards McCoy
Mary Ann Edwards McCoy, 90, of Fayetteville, passed away on Saturday, June 14.
Elder Alma Treopa Mathis
Elder Alma Treopa Mathis, 71, of Fayetteville, passed away on Friday, June 13.
Until tomorrow!
🏛️ Fayetteville is accepting applications for several city boards and commissions, including the Airport Commission, Animal Control Board and Community Police Advisory Board. Residents can can apply through July 31 at fayettevillenc.gov/boards.
~ Sarah Nagem
