Good morning. Fort Bragg could receive $240 million in federal dollars to support the installation’s programs and infrastructure.
The funds are included in the U.S. Senate’s version of the National Defense Authorization Act, which the chamber’s Armed Services Committee passed earlier this month. (The House also passed its own version of the bill last week.)
The millions in allocations to Fort Bragg fulfill some of the Army’s previous funding requests, including construction of new facilities and support for a partnership between UNC System researchers and soldiers. A few more steps are needed before the funding is finalized — namely, a reconciliation of the Senate and House versions and approval from President Donald Trump — but in the meantime, we’ve broken down the proposed budget below.
Welcome to CityView Today. In today’s newsletter: Fort Bragg Homemade, a Facebook group, lets military-affiliated crafters, bakers and chefs sell their wares from home. The platform helps military spouses and veterans earn a little extra cash and supports a community disproportionately affected by unemployment. Plus, incumbents Marvin Lackman and Raul Palacios have decided not to pursue respective third terms as Spring Lake commissioners. The two elected officials reflect on their time serving Spring Lake residents in Bill Kirby Jr.’s latest column.
Thanks for reading,
Maydha Devarajan
Editor-in-Chief
What’s in the latest defense authorization bill for Fort Bragg?
Fort Bragg could receive $240 million for infrastructure projects under the U.S. Senate’s version of the National Defense Authorization Act, legislation that permits the spending of the national defense budget.
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Facebook page helps Fort Bragg’s military spouses and veterans earn extra cash
Operating similar to the platform Etsy, Fort Bragg Homemade is a Facebook group that lets military-affiliated crafters and bakers advertise and sell their homemade wares to the broader community.
THE KIRBY FILE: Spring Lake Commissioners Lackman and Palacios say the town is moving in the right direction
“I appreciate the trust and confidence the people of Spring Lake put in me,” says Spring Lake Commissioner Marvin Lackman, who joins Raul Palacios in stepping away from helping govern the town.
Events
TODDLER STORY TIME: BEACH
- Where: West Regional Branch Library, 7469 Century Circle, Fayetteville
- When: 10-10:30 a.m. today
- What: Join us for stories, songs and more, for toddlers 2-3 years. This week’s theme is the beach.
ART SHOW OPENING: FINE ARTS FESTIVAL
- Where: Arts Council Galleries at Campbell House, 482 E. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines
- When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. today
- What: The Arts Council of Moore County (ACMC) created the Fine Arts Festival in 1980 to provide incentive for local artists to improve their technique and a place to showcase and sell their artwork.
SUMMER READING PROGRAM: GREEN GARDENING
- Where: Throckmorton Library, 3346 R. Miller St., Fort Bragg
- When: 11 a.m. today
- What: Join us for a delightful Garden Party at Throckmorton Library, where kids can explore the wonders of nature! Enjoy a fun-filled morning with buzzing friends and interesting facts.
Obituaries
Paula Wilhelm Wooden
Paula Wilhelm Wooden, 68, of Fayetteville, passed away on Thursday, July 17.
Nancy Matthews McDowell
Nancy Matthews McDowell, 91, of Fayetteville, passed away on Saturday, July 19.
Bobby Jackson Walston
Bobby Jackson Walston, 91, of Fayetteville, passed away on Friday, July 18.
Until tomorrow!
☑️ The Cumberland County Board of Elections voted yesterday to extend the candidate filing period for commissioners in the towns of Linden and Stedman “due to a lack of enough candidates filing for the statutory seats.” The filing period has been extended by five days and now ends on Tuesday, July 29 at 5 p.m. Candidates can file at the Board of Elections office at 227 Fountainhead Lane in Fayetteville.
~ Maydha
