Good morning. We’re sharing a preview of what’s in the upcoming DestinationFAY 2025-2026 magazine, with a roundup of pet resources in Cumberland County. Whether you’re looking for a pet groomer, need to board your pet or want to get your furry friend a tasty treat, Fayetteville has what you’re looking for. Read the lead story below for a list of a few of the pet businesses in our area.
Welcome to CityView Today. In today’s newsletter: Columnist Bill Kirby Jr. spoke with Cumberland County commissioners on the recent vote to abandon the downtown Crown Event Center project. And Claire Mullen has some tips on how to make your family summer vacation a breeze — she shares how a Google spreadsheet saved her family’s beach vacation. Read both columns below.
Editor’s note: We’ve updated our story about Fort Bragg sending its soldiers to the Army’s 250th birthday parade yesterday that ran in Friday’s newsletter to reflect the correct number of soldiers participating from Fort Bragg. CityView apologizes for this error.
Thanks for reading,
Valeria Cloës
Magazine Editor & Lead Copy Editor
Here’s a list of pet resources in Cumberland County
Fayetteville is a pet-friendly city — and it shows. From mobile grooming and luxury boarding to specialty shops and dog bakeries, Fayetteville offers paw-some choices for furry companions.
More from CityView
THE KIRBY FILE: Downtown Crown Event Center was a money pit and growing deeper by the day
“The facts were clear,” Cumberland Board of County Commissioners’ Chair Kirk deViere says about escalating costs and apparent “flaws” that led to the board’s 5-2 decision to no longer pursue the downtown site.
Column: A spreadsheet saved my family summer vacation
My younger sister suggested a novel idea: What if we use a spreadsheet to organize several aspects of our vacation such as grocery-buying, meal preparation assignments and more for a week at the beach?
Events
FARMERS MARKET
- Where: James Creek Cider House, 172 U.S.-1, Cameron
- When: 1-5 p.m. today
- What: Join us for the James Creek Farmers Market on the first and third Sunday each month!
FIELD OF DREAMS
- Where: Cameo Art House Theatre, 225 Hay St., Fayetteville
- When: 4 p.m. today
- What: Field of Dreams tells the story of Iowa farmer Ray Kinsella, who follows a mysterious voice in his cornfield and builds a baseball diamond that becomes a magical meeting place for the past, present, and unspoken regrets.
FAYETTEVILLE WOODPECKERS VS FREDERICKSBURG NATIONALS
- Where: Segra Stadium, 460 Hay St., Fayetteville
- When: 5 p.m. today
- What: Watch the Fayetteville Woodpeckers face off against the Fredericksburg Nationals.
Obituaries
Perry Michael Harrison
Perry Michael Harrison, 66, of Fayetteville, passed away on Tuesday, June 10.
Brenda Leigh Cipolla Whitmire
Brenda Leigh Cipolla Whitmire, 59, passed away on Sunday, June 8.
Diana Jo Parker Long
Diana Jo Parker Long, 80, of Fayetteville, passed away on Wednesday, June 11.
Until tomorrow!
💰 A Fayetteville man, Antoine Williams, won a North Carolina Education Lottery Cash 5 jackpot of $439,972, according to a June 10 NC Education Lottery press release. After withdrawing his win on Monday, the total came down to $315,680.
~ Valeria
