Good morning. It’s budget season, so we’re here with another budget-related story — this time about Cumberland County Schools.
The Cumberland County Board of Education on Tuesday approved a proposed $649.5 million budget for the upcoming fiscal year, which includes an increase of $14 million in local funds.
The superintendent’s recommended budget will be sent to county commissioners for approval (it must be adopted by June 30). Once approved, the district’s request for local money would in part go toward proposed increases in teacher supplemental pay. More in our lead story today.
Welcome to CityView Today. If you really want to know a place, longtime Fayetteville journalist Tim White says you’ve got to walk it. In today’s newsletter, White shares his perspective on downtown Fayetteville’s rebirth, 25 years later. Plus, the Cumberland County Culture Class held its third annual powwow earlier in May, bringing together the Fayetteville area’s Native American community. “One of our goals was to help build cultural awareness about American Indians locally,” says class instructor Nina Martinez. “And in doing that, not only can we help preserve our culture and get our kids excited about it, but we also have an opportunity to spread awareness and education to our non-Native neighbors.” Check out the photos below.
Thanks for reading,
Maydha Devarajan
Editor-in-Chief
Cumberland County Schools budget proposal seeks $14 million increase in local funds
“That would position CCS as one of the leading school systems in our region,” Superintendent Marvin Connelly Jr. said in his budget message to board members.
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It was over 25 years ago, but I remember that weekend stroll better than I can recall yesterday’s breakfast. It’s a strong and lasting memory — my first impression of downtown Fayetteville.
Cumberland County Culture Class hosted its Third Annual Powwow
With their colorful regalia and sparkling embellishments flashing in the sunlight, Native American dancers of all ages, looking like works of art, made their grand entry into a sacred arena as the sounds of singing and drumming rang out.
Events
CUMBERLAND COUNTY EMS COMMUNITY OUTREACH EVENT
- Where: 2503 Murchison Road, Fayetteville
- When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. today
- What: Come join us for food and resources for healthy living.
MEET THE AUTHOR: BRENDAN SLOCUMB
- Where: Weymouth Center for the Arts & Humanities, 555 E. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines
- When: 5 p.m. today
- What: From the author of The Violin Conspiracy and Symphony of Secrets comes a mesmerizing page-turner about a musical virtuoso who’s forced into hiding when his family runs afoul of a ruthless criminal organization — and how he uses music to bring his enemies to justice.
Sponsored by Greater Life of Fayetteville
MAY’S TIGHT’N IT UP WORKSHOP: HEALING GENERATIONS (A MEN’S CIRCLE FOR BREAKING CYCLES)
- Where: The Orange Street School at 600 Orange Street, Fayetteville
- When: 6-8:00 p.m., Thursday, May 22
- What: This FREE workshop will address the ways to break cycles that cause harm with practices and techniques for men to use during challenges of life. Register here.
Obituaries
Timothy Carl McNeill
Timothy Carl McNeill passed away peacefully on Friday, May 2.
Ailla Mae Prince
Ailla Mae Prince, 83, of Fayetteville, passed away on Friday, May 9.
Latashia Lynne Hairston
SPC Latashia Lynne Hairston, 48, of Fayetteville, passed away on Saturday, May 10.
Until tomorrow!
☕️ I was recently gifted an espresso machine for my birthday last month, but I’m struggling to pull the perfect shot. If you have any tips or tricks on how to make espresso not taste sour or bitter, let me know! In the meantime, I’ll just have to make a trip to one of Fayetteville’s many great coffee shops (my current favorites: the bananas Foster iced latte at Vagabond Cafe or the Golden Knight iced latte from Morning Jump).
~ Maydha
