Good morning. Methodist University Cape Fear Valley Health School of Medicine in Fayetteville, which will welcome its first class of 64 students this summer, hopes to train physicians who will remain in southeastern North Carolina, where rural communities need more medical providers.
“When you think about why this school exists, it was because there was such a dire need,” said Dr. Hershey Bell, founding dean of the Cape Fear Valley Health School of Medicine. “We’re going to forever change the health care people get in this region.” Read more in today’s lead story.
Welcome to CityView Today. In today’s newsletter, Senior Columnist Bill Kirby Jr. writes about Chip Beck, a retired Fayetteville golfer who is being inducted into the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame. Plus, columnist Tim White shares his thoughts on what he thinks would make Fayetteville and Cumberland County a better place this year.
Thanks for reading,
Valeria Cloës
Magazine Editor & Lead Copy Editor
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THE KIRBY FILE: Retired Fayetteville Golfer Chip Beck Headed to the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame
Not many of us have walked the golfing fairways with the game’s legends with the roar of the fans marveling at our every drive or putt. Chip Beck has.
Column: Resolution for a Better Fayetteville
Columnist Tim White shares his thoughts on how to make Fayetteville and Cumberland County better in 2026.
Events
ART EXHIBITION: DENIZENS
- Where: Red Springs Artspace, 200 South Main St., Red Springs
- When: 2-4 p.m. today
- What: Red Springs Art Space is hosting Denizens by Brandon Sanderson, a solo art exhibition.
SANDHILLS BEER & HYMNS
- Where: Heckler Brewing Company, 5780 Ramsey St., Suite 102, Fayetteville
- When: 4-5:30 p.m. today
- What: As simple and wonderful as it sounds—good people gathering to sing the hymns that stir our souls while enjoying craft beer and pub food.
REVELATION BREATHWORK CLASS
- Where: Sunshine Beauty & Bliss, 414 Ray Ave., Fayetteville
- When: 4-5:15 p.m. today
- What: This open-mouth guided breathing experience can release stress, frustration, fear, and anxiety.
Obituaries
Raymond Edward Hamilton
Raymond Edward Hamilton, 81, passed away on Wednesday, January 7.
Larry Bruce Taylor
Larry Bruce Taylor, 87, passed away on Tuesday, December 30.
Gordon Herring
Gordon Herring, 70, passed away on Saturday, December 27.
Until tomorrow!
🎨 The Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County awarded the Rick Herrema Foundation a grant of over $10,000, which will support two of the foundation’s art programs for six months. For information on the programs, Messy Mondays and Drop-Off Art, visit the foundation’s website here.
~ Valeria
