Welcome to CityView Today! As Cumberland County Schools addresses a shrinking student population by closing and consolidating schools, the public is speaking out. Supporters of Massey Hill Classical High School did so in January, and last week, proponents of the year-round calendar at E.E. Miller Elementary did the same. Also in today’s newsletter is coverage of the latest local protest against President Donald Trump.
Thanks for reading,
Matt Hennie
Editor-in-Chief
Parents Push Back After School Board Ends Year-Round Calendar
Concerned parents, educators, and community leaders filled a town hall focused on the Cumberland County school district’s decision to end year-round education at E.E. Miller Elementary.
Fayetteville Activists Join National Push to Impeach Trump
About 30 activists rallied outside the Fayetteville office of U.S. Reps. Richard Hudson and David Rouzer, joining a national day of action calling for the impeachment of President Donald Trump.
Obituaries
Nettie Lucile Walker
Nettie Lucile Walker, 77, passed away on Thursday, February 5.
Lucille Brown
Lucille Brown, 97, passed away on Wednesday, February 18.
Rebecca Adelle Canady
Rebecca Adelle Canady passed away on Sunday, February 15,
Until tomorrow!
🎨 Enya Thomas, a student at First Impressions Academy in Fayetteville, placed third in the junior category (born 2016-2019) of the “2026 North Carolina Aviation Art Contest” with her artwork above. The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Division of Aviation hosts the art competition, which is designed to inspire and engage students in aviation through artistic expression. Thomas will join the first and second place winners at the National Aviation Art Contest. View the state winners across all three age groups.
