CityView’s August magazine includes an interview with Eric Bracy, superintendent of Cumberland County Schools, a Back-to-School Guide for the 2026-27 school year, and our columnists reflecting on teachers, education funding, parenting with students, and books to help students navigate the school year.
Also in this issue: A story sponsored by Cape Fear Valley Health exploring the health system’s new dermatology practice, the To-Do List with events in August, and Seen @ the Scene from our inaugural Fayetteville Newsmakers event.
Stories
A Guide to the 48th International Folk Festival in Downtown Fayetteville
Experience cultures from across the globe during the 2-day festival that includes food, entertainment, and parade.
Top 45 Things to Do This September in Fayetteville
Enjoy festivals, comedy shows, charity runs, 9/11 remembrances, the Cumberland County Fair, the 48th Annual International Folk Festival, and much more across Cumberland County.
Columns
Column: Dreaming of Downtown as Fayetteville’s Cultural Core
Downtown is the cultural core of Fayetteville and should be developed further to create a prosperous synergy that lifts our economy and our spirits.
Column: When Music Reminds Us Who We Are
Longtime Fayetteville resident Jimmy Román blends the traditions of salsa, bachata, and merengue with the contemporary sounds shaping today’s global Latin movement.
Column: Get Ready for Turkey Leg Season in Fayetteville
The September issue of CityView magazine explores fall events, including a preview of the International Folk Festival and details on other outdoor festivals and parties.
Column: 6 Books To Help Thrive During the New School Year
Summer is over for Cumberland County students. Reading is a good way to help them focus on the new school year and ease back into it.
Column: Education as a Bridge to the Future
Celebrating 2 educators whose journeys began in different corners of Latin America but whose commitment to children found a shared home in Fayetteville.
The To-Do List
Top 30 Things to Do This August in Fayetteville
Enjoy strolls downtown, game night outdoors, the last Woodpeckers’ homestand, exotic animals, and so much more with these events across Cumberland County.
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