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Good morning. About a dozen students and staff members gathered on Monday afternoon outside the C.J. Barber Administration Building at Fayetteville State University to protest the apparent termination of several university staff members, writes Trey Nemec.
They didn’t carry picket signs or bullhorns. These protesters had a different tactic in mind.
Around 2:30 p.m., the group walked calmly up the spiral staircase of the building, marched into the office of the chancellor, and asked for a meeting. Read about what happened in today’s lead story.
Welcome to CityView Today. In today’s newsletter: President Donald Trump is set to visit Fort Bragg next week on Tuesday, where he will observe soldiers at a drop zone, demonstrating their capabilities and readiness. He will then move to a second location to give remarks. And in his column, Bill Kirby Jr. writes about Roberto E. Bryan Jr. — the incoming Fayetteville police chief replacing Kemberle Braden — who says he is eager to begin his new role and outlines some initiatives the Fayetteville Police Department will focus on. Read more below.
Thanks for reading,
Valeria Cloës
Magazine Editor & Lead Copy Editor
Students protest in response to reports that Fayetteville State University staff member was terminated without explanation
About a dozen students and staff members gathered at Fayetteville State University to protest the apparent termination of several university staff members.
More from CityView
President Trump to visit Fort Bragg on Tuesday
Activities include demonstration of military readiness and remarks to soldiers and their families
THE KIRBY FILE: Reducing violent crime, recruiting and retaining officers priority for incoming police chief
Bill Kirby Jr.’s notes from the week.
Events
RISE YOGA FRIDAYS
- Where: Lake Rim Park, 2214 Tar Kiln Drive, Fayetteville
- When: 8-9 a.m. today
- What: Join us for Rise Yoga Fridays, a free, refreshing outdoor yoga experience at Lake Rim Park every Friday!
CANDLES & COCKTAIL MAKING CLASS
- Where: Scented Wicks Candle Bar, 3109 N. Main St., Suite 102, Hope Mills
- When: 6:30-8:30 p.m. today
- What: Join us for a fun night of learning how to make your own candles and cocktails!
PADDY’S PUB PARTY
- Where: Paddy’s Irish Pub, 2606 Raeford Road, Suite B, Fayetteville
- When: 9 p.m.-1 a.m. today
- What: Join us for something different — Paddy’s Pub Party — Friday night in the pub with Dj Epic playing your favorite tunes!
Obituaries
Gloria Phillip-Pickney
Gloria Phillip-Pickney, 86, of Fayetteville, passed away on Tuesday, June 3.
Clarissa Annabell Blackburn Hickman
Clarissa Annabell Blackburn Hickman, 48, of Fayetteville, passed away on Monday, June 2.
Julia Anne Holland White
Julia Anne Holland White passed away on Tuesday, June 3.
Until tomorrow!
📚 Headquarters Library, North Regional Library, Cliffdale Regional Library and Hope Mills Community Library will undergo renovations to upgrade their audiovisual technology in the activity rooms starting this month. While conference rooms at all eight locations will still be able to be reserved, the activity rooms at the libraries undergoing renovations will not — no public use will be allowed. For more information, click here.
~ Valeria
