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At the inauguration ceremony for the Fayetteville City Council, council members elected Councilmember Kathy Jensen — starting her sixth term — to serve as mayor pro tem, or act in Mayor …
Surrounded by loved ones and three young representatives of the future of the city, Councilman Malik Davis was officially sworn in as Dist. 2’s new representative Wednesday night, making him the youngest member of the Fayetteville City Council.
Since he took over as Seventy-First head football coach in 2013, Duran McLaurin has consistently turned the Falcons into a winner again. Now he’s one game away from putting the final and most important brick into his impressive structure. On Friday, the Falcons make their first bid for a state 3-A football title under McLaurin as they take on Hickory in the NCHSAA 3-A title game at the University of North Carolina’s Kenan Stadium. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 at GoFan.com or digitally at the gate tonight. There will also be a $15 parking fee.   By Earl Vaughan Jr.   Since he took …
CityView Magazine | DECEMBER
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Deadline nearing for taxpayers listings
Cumberland County Tax Administration reminds citizens that property taxes for real estate and personal property listed in January 2023 will be delinquent if not paid by Jan. 5, 2024. Interest and …
CityView awarded Report for America grant for health care reporter
CityView has been selected as a host newsroom partner for a reporting corp position through Report for America, the organization announced Thursday. CityView’s RFA application — one …
Mac Johnson is a freshman at Cape Fear Valley High School.
Wrestlers Johnson, Miller collect tournament wins
Mac Johnson, a freshman, was named the Most Outstanding Wrestler in the Green Hope Grapple tournament after winning the 106-pound weight class. He won his first three matches by pin.
Gray’s Creek junior varsity team celebrates a cheerleading championship in the non-tumbling competition.
Cape Fear, Gray’s Creek win state titles in NCHSAA Cheerleading Invitational
By Earl Vaughan Jr.   Amey Shook, who coaches the cheerleading squad for Cape Fear High School, thinks much has changed with what squads like hers do. She also thinks …
Retired MSG William Monr oe Jr.
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Retired MSG William Houston Monroe, Jr. (Fayetteville, North Carolina), who passed away on December 5, 2023, at the age of 75, leaving to mourn …
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Downtown peace and harmony: The new “Lady Muriel” mural

You may have noticed a colorful addition to Market Square when driving or walking around downtown Fayetteville: A new mural entitled “Lady Muriel” brightens the side of The Sweet Palette …

CAPE FEAR REGIONAL THEATRE
This ‘The Best Christmas Pageant’ may be the best yet
Hide your lunch. The Herdmans are back in town.  The Cape Fear Regional Theater opened its yearly traditional Christmas offering, “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever!,” over the …
The Kirby File: Longtime news-talk radio personality signs off in emotional farewell
Your emotions can sneak up on you. And so, they did on this Friday morning before the sun was up, and Jeff Goldberg was preparing for what would be his final radio cast of “Good Morning, …
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Longtime Spring Lake lawmaker Marvin Lucas to retire after 47 years in politics

SPRING LAKE — Longtime Democratic state House Rep. Marvin Lucas, who represents Cumberland County’s Dist. 42, said Wednesday he is retiring from politics when he completes his term next …

Tokay Winery and Fayetteville’s fine wines
When most Americans think of wineries, they think of California. If they are from North Carolina, they perhaps think of western North Carolina’s vineyards. But did you know that eastern North …
CUMBERLAND COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Death investigation on River Road leads to murder charge
On Nov. 11, the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 6000 block of River Road for a death investigation. The victim was identified as Christopher Torok. The cause of …
Cumberland Community Foundation
Gifts, match put GivingTuesday's tally at $2.5 million
CITYVIEW: A drumroll: for the Foundation’s GivingTuesday campaign, what was the final tally? How much was given? MARY HOLMES: $1,963,000.   What’s your satisfaction …
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Obituaries
Mr. Sterlilng Dailey
Mr. Sterling Dailey of Lumberton, North Carolina transitioned from this earthly life on December 3, 2023 at UNC Southeastern Medical Center in Lumberton, North Carolina. Our prayers are to his …
Martin William Sternlicht
Martin William Sternlicht, Marty to his friends, died peacefully in his sleep on the morning of December 6, 2023, at his home at Carolina Highlands in Fayetteville. Marty Sternlicht was born in the …
Mr. Steven Bernard Boykin
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Steven Bernard Boykin (Fayetteville, North Carolina), who passed away on December 4, 2023, at the age of 59, leaving to mourn family and …
Delores Anne Holt
Delores Anne Holt, born July 20, 1937, in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania, peacefully passed away on December 1, 2023, in Fayetteville, North Carolina after a prolonged illness. She was the beloved daughter …
Dewey Ray McLamb
Mr. Dewey Ray McLamb, 68, of Fayetteville died October 7, 2023.  Dewey served in the US Navy for close to 2 years. He was awarded teh National Defense Service Medal.  After serving in the …
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The Greater Fayetteville Chamber has added three individuals to its Board of Directors.
A year after he was hired, Cumberland County Manager Clarence Grier is getting a 5% pay raise now, and another 5% in July. This brings Grier’s $270,400 salary to $283,920 now and to …
Cumberland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson Toni Stewart is not seeking to retain the board’s chair position, she said on Friday, as the commissioners prepare to vote on Monday for the …
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