Good morning. At least 50 people who were staying at the Salvation Army’s homeless shelter in downtown Fayetteville were told to leave upon waking up Tuesday morning, as the shelter would be closed immediately and indefinitely.
The Salvation Army shared the news in a press release on Tuesday, citing a lack of funding to support its operations at the Pathway to Hope shelter, located at 245 Alexander St. The homeless shelter’s closing is especially significant because it was one of the largest in Cumberland County and the primary emergency shelter for people to get quick access to a bed. More in our lead story today.
Welcome to CityView Today. In today’s newsletter: Methodist University’s new medical school on Village Drive held a topping off ceremony yesterday, bringing the university closer to welcoming its first class of students in 2026. With the building’s final beam in place and as faculty and staff are being hired, leaders of the Methodist University Cape Fear Valley Health School of Medicine say the institution will be “transformative” for the region. In Spring Lake, town commissioners approved a budget amendment covering the cost of several water line projects and moved forward with a change to the sales tax distribution method. Check out our recap below. And Senior Columnist Bill Kirby Jr. previews an Easter Sunrise service at Cross Creek Park this Sunday, which will include pastors from a number of Fayetteville churches.
Thanks for reading,
Maydha Devarajan
Editor-in-Chief
Salvation Army abruptly closes Fayetteville homeless shelter
At least 50 people who were staying at the homeless shelter run by the Salvation Army in downtown Fayetteville were told to leave upon waking up Tuesday morning, as the shelter would be closed immediately and indefinitely.
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With the final beam in place, Methodist University is one year away from opening its medical school
The Methodist University Cape Fear Valley Health School of Medicine on Village Drive holds topping off ceremony, bringing it closer to welcoming first class of students in 2026.
Budget amendments and sales tax changes for Spring Lake
At a meeting Monday night, Commissioners approved a new budget amendment, approved new terms for a sales tax agreement with Cumberland County, and discussed a potential rebranding of the town’s logo and official seal.
THE KIRBY FILE: Presbyterian preacher to lead Easter Sunrise service at Cross Creek Park
The ecumenical service is scheduled for 7 a.m. Sunday and will include pastors from Fayetteville churches with “reminders of the hope and promise of the empty tomb,” the Rev. Chip Stapleton says, “and the light that breaks through the darkness.”
Events
ARIES BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
- Where: 223 Franklin St., Fayetteville
- When: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. today
- What: Join us at Cursive for our third Aries zodiac birthday event!
BEHIND THE RIBBON
- Where: Hoke County Public Library, 334 North Main St., Raeford
- When: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. today
- What: Join the Hoke County Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Center for a safe, open discussion and presentation on sexual assault education.
BUG QUEST
- Where: Carvers Creek State Park – Long Valley Farm Access, 2505 Long Valley Road, Spring Lake
- When: 5-6 p.m. today
- What: Join Ranger Baker on Bug Quest, where our adventure begins at the office building! We’ll gather our gear and head into the wild to collect and observe fascinating insects.
Obituaries
Kenneth H. Hain
Retired MSG Kenneth H. Hain, 94, passed away on Wednesday, March 26.
Jalyn Thornton
Jalyn Thornton, 22, of Fayetteville, passed away on Sunday, April 13.
Mary Elizabeth “Lib” MacDonald
Mary Elizabeth “Lib” MacDonald, of Fayetteville, passed away on Thursday, April 10.
Until tomorrow!
📅 With the Easter holidays this weekend, several Cumberland County government offices and the court system will be closed on April 18 for Good Friday. According to a county press release, all Solid Waste landfills and container sites, Animal Services and all eight library branches will be closed.
~ Maydha
