Welcome to CityView Today! Our cover story for our newest magazine, “The Women’s Issue,” is about Cumberland County Public Library’s first Artist in Residence, Kia Love. She’s a textile artist who’s helping our community reconnect with textile arts through open studio time, workshops—two are scheduled later this month—and more.


In today’s newsletter: Senior Columnist Bill Kirby Jr. on where things stand with the renovation of the Crown Theatre and adjacent arena. Plus, I introduce you to the rest of the March magazine’s content in my monthly column.

Thanks for reading,
Valeria Cloës
Magazine Editor & Lead Copy Editor



A woman smiles at the camera while working in her textile studio
Credit: Tony Wooten / CityView

Artist Kia Love Brings a Textile Tradition Back to Cumberland County Classrooms

Cumberland County Public Library’s first Artist in Residence is reviving textile traditions rooted in family history and sharing the craft with learners of all ages.

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More from CityView

man standing next to sign
Credit: Courtesy Raul Rubierai / SfL+a Architects

THE KIRBY FILE: Renovation of Aging Crown Theatre, Arena Awaits Architect’s Vision

What does the future hold for the aging and outdated Crown Theatre and Crown Arena? The pieces are coming together for the renovation project.

A woman smiles a the camera wearing clothing she made in her textile studio
Credit: Tony Wooten / CityView

CityView’s March Magazine Highlights the Impactful Women in Fayetteville

“The Women’s Issue” magazine will be available on newsstands across Cumberland County by mid-March.



Obituaries

Joseph L. Nagel

Brigadier General (retired) Joseph L. Nagel, 91, passed away on Tuesday, February 17.

Carrie Ann Morton Kiger

Carrie Ann Kiger, 85, passed away on Wednesday, January 28.

Brenda Lucas Hair

Brenda Lucas Hair, 60, passed away on Friday, February 20.

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Until tomorrow!

🗑️ The Town of Spring Lake is having a Cleanup Day at 9 a.m. on April 18, with a meet-up point at 245 Ruth St. The event will include litter pickup and bulk and medicine drop-off.


Valeria Cloës is the magazine editor and lead copy editor for CityView. She has worked across daily and weekly news publications and magazines in North Carolina. She is trilingual, speaking fluent Spanish, French, and English.