She Worked to Preserve Black History in the Sandhills. Now Her Legacy Continues.
Ammie McRae Jenkins, the first Black student to attend High Point University and an activist who dedicated much of her life to preserving land owned by Black families in the North Carolina Sandhills, died on October 25.
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Cumberland County
Cumberland’s Unhoused Support Center location may change
County commissioners vote to begin design and look for sites other than the B Street neighborhood
THE KIRBY FILE: City, County Weather the Snow, but Motorists Urged to Beware of Ice on Secondary Roadways
We came out, for the most part, unscathed with the winter wonderland of snow, which fell on this community.
THE KIRBY FILE: County Awaits Architect Firm’s Cost for Design and Renovation of Crown Theatre and Arena
“We are taking a methodical approach to the Crown Theatre and Arena renovation,” says Kirk deViere, chair of the Cumberland Board of County Commissioners. “… This ensures we design to a budget rather than budget to a design.”
Michael Nagowski, Longtime Cape Fear Valley Health CEO, Announces Retirement
The health system’s CEO since 2008, he is credited with transforming and expanding the health system while deepening its ties to Fayetteville.
Fayetteville
Residents Push for Clarity as Data Centers Consider Fayetteville
Fayetteville residents pressed economic development officials for clarity Thursday during a forum on how the city and county handle future data center proposals.
February To-Do List: Top 25 Things to Do This Month in Cumberland County
Experience exciting events happening in and around Fayetteville this month from CityView Magazine’s February issue.
Grab Your Shovels and Sleds! Fayetteville Could Get Up to 12—No, Make That 8, Err…4—Inches of Snow
Fayetteville, Cumberland County, and North Carolina are under a state of emergency over the winter weather.
OPINION & COLUMNS
THE KIRBY FILE: Local College Students to Join in Downtown Protest of ICE Agents in Minneapolis
Fatal shooting deaths of Renee Nicole Good and Alex Jeffrey Pretti by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Minneapolis, Minnesota, have polarized a nation, and that polarization includes Fayetteville.
Obituaries
Mr. Charles Hammonds
It is with great sadness that we announce the earthly transition of Mr. Charles Hammonds, who slept into eternal rest on Sunday, February 8, 2026. Our heartfelt condolences and fervent prayers are extended to his beloved family,…
Mr. Wesley Worsham
It is with great sadness that we announce the earthly transition of Mr. Wesley Worsham. who slept into eternal rest on Saturday, February 7, 2026. Our heartfelt condolences and fervent prayers are extended to his beloved family,…
Marie Jane ((Bagttipaglia)) Figliuolo
Marie Jane Battipaglia Figliuolo, known as Jane, 91, of Fayetteville, formerly of New York, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 8, 2026. Jane was born on September 7, 1934, in Queens, New York, to the late Victor…
Deborah C. ((Smith)) Foulds-Carter
On 5, February, 2026, God in His infinite and wise providence called to eternal rest our beloved and devoted wife and mother Deborah C. Foulds-Carter, one of two children born to Arthur Smith Sr. and Irma Pass…
Deborah C. ((Smith)) Foulks-Carter
On 5, February, 2026, God in His infinite and wise providence called to eternal rest our beloved and devoted wife and mother Deborah C. Foulds-Carter, one of two children born to Arthur Smith Sr. and Irma Pass…