Good morning. Privatized commissary shops could come to military installations across the country—including the two at Fort Bragg.
The Department of Defense is soliciting information from grocery stores on what it would take to privatize the 178 commissary locations across the United States. The information is for “market research purposes only,” and the Pentagon is not looking for bids or quotes.
What DOD does want is data on whether any company would be interested in taking on the commissaries—and an accompanying $2.4 billion maintenance backlog—while keeping the 23.7% average savings for eligible military shoppers. More in our lead story.
Welcome to CityView Today. Richard King, the new chair of the Fayetteville Public Works Commission, wants the utility, the city, and Cumberland County to collaborate with each other and developers to persuade more people to build here over neighboring counties. “We need to make Cumberland County and the city of Fayetteville a destination area that people want to live,” he said. In Hope Mills, a candidate forum on Saturday drew a sparse crowd as 11 candidates running in this year’s municipal election tackled key issues, including how they plan to promote transparency and their experiences balancing a budget. And, the 54th Annual Gray’s Creek Woman’s Club Buffet and Bazaar is an autumn rite. If you like down-home, country cooking, columnist Bill Kirby Jr. says you’ll want to be at the Gray’s Creek Community Building on Thursday. Read his column below.
Thanks for reading,
Maydha Devarajan
Editor-in-Chief
What would it take to privatize Fort Bragg’s commissaries?
The Pentagon has increasingly looked to privatized solutions, including a major push around housing on military installations.
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THE KIRBY FILE: Tables are set for 54th renewal of the Gray’s Creek Woman’s Club Buffet and Bazaar
“It’s just a great community thing,” says Dennis Walters, who has called Gray’s Creek home for more than 60 years.
Events
HEALING WITH NATURE SEMINAR — A DEEP DIVE
- Where: Cape Fear Botanical Garden, 536 N. Eastern Blvd., Fayetteville
- When: 5:30-7 p.m. today
- What: In this seminar, students will be given exposure to plants that are useful for anyone looking to switch to a more herbal approach to their health.
LIVE MUSIC FROM RAY WAG
- Where: Mac’s Speed Shop, 482 N. McPherson Church Road, Fayetteville
- When: 7-9 p.m. today
- What: Come out for live music and drink specials all night long!
“HALLOWEEN REVELS: SEANCE AND SECRETS”
- Where: 1897 Poe House at the Museum of the Cape Fear, 801 Arsenal Ave., Fayetteville
- When: 6-10 p.m. today
- What: “Halloween Revels: Seance and Secrets” spotlights live theater with a historical Halloween twist.
Obituaries
Sulema Gonzales Shelton
Sulema Gonzales Shelton, 80, of Fayetteville, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 12.
Tsutose “Chiyoko” Cheek
Tsutose “Chiyoko” Cheek, 96, of Fayetteville, passed away on Monday, Oct. 13.
Eloise Tew Duncan
Eloise Tew Duncan, 101, of Fayetteville, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 8.
Until tomorrow!
🛣️ Cumberland County received a $2.7 million contract last week from the N.C. Department of Transportation to improve 13 miles of roads. According to NCDOT, local contractor Highland Paving will mill and resurface roads, add lane markings and widen some roads for paved shoulders. Click here for more on which roads will be impacted.
~ Maydha
