Welcome to CityView Today! It was downright balmy on Tuesday as the temperature flirted with 70. At least it felt that way after our recent cold snaps. It was a nice reminder of warmer weather to come.
In today’s newsletter: In a surprise move, a trio of commissioners in Spring Lake ousted the town manager—a move Mayor Kia Anthony publicly blasted. Also, Senior Columnist Bill Kirby Jr. explores the work of Vision Resource Center ahead of its “Full Bloom: Cultivating Confidence” fashion show on March 21.
Thanks for reading,
Matt Hennie
Editor-in-Chief
Spring Lake Commissioners Fire Town Manager in Divided Vote
The Spring Lake Board of Commissioners voted 3-2 on Monday night to terminate Town Manager Jon Rorie.
THE KIRBY FILE: Vision Resource Center to Shine Spotlight on Visually Impaired Through Their Fashion and Stories
“They showed the world what they can do,” VRC Executive Director Terri Thomas says about the inaugural fashion show fundraiser in 2024. “I can’t wait to see what they do this year.”
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 kids!
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.
DIY GREENHOUSE SEMINAR
- Where: Cape Fear Botanical Garden, 536 N. Eastern Blvd., Fayetteville
- When: 5:30-7 p.m. today
- What: Discover how to create your own functional greenhouse using affordable, accessible materials.
Obituaries
Samuel Markham Bradford
Samuel Markham Bradford, 78, passed away on Monday, February 2.
Nancy Jane (Jones) Adams
Nancy Jane Adams, 83, passed away on January 28.
Ottye Thompson
Ottye Thompson, 92, passed away on Tuesday, February 3.
Until tomorrow!
🦻🏻 City officials want to hear from you. Starting today at 6 p.m., the Fayetteville Economic and Community Development Department is hosting four public forums to get feedback on its 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan. The plan prioritizes how the city spends grants from the federal government. The meeting today is at the Massey Hill Recreation Center, 1612 Camden Road. Other meetings are scheduled for February 19 and 25, and March 5.
