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Waving across the street, they waved back and averted their gaze.  Oh no, I thought. Did we scare them off?  It was the fall of 2020; we were at our first duty station and everything extra was shut down.
Fayetteville has filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit against the city brought forth by Sheila Lee, who alleges she was illegally detained, harassed and injured by Fayetteville police officers in an incident outside her home on Christmas Day three years ago.
The Fayetteville Public Works Commission will soon have new electricity rate plans for its massive consumers of electricity, such as factories, whose bills may run into the tens of millions of dollars per year. 
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The headquarters library is photographed on May 6, 2022 in Fayetteville, NC. [Melissa Sue Gerrits/City ViewTODAY]
Library working to get innovative
When you think about the library, you might think of our love of books. That is correct — we do love books. We also love science!
Nupith Cometon ((Komtun)) McIntyre
We honor the memory of our beloved Nupith Cometun McIntyre, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, who passed away on March 22, 2024 in Fayetteville, North Carolina at age of 77 years old. She was …
Patricia Stockdale Howard
FAYETTEVILLE - Mrs.Patricia Stockdale Howard, 86, of Fayetteville, went home to be with her Lord, on Monday, March 25, 2024, peacefully in her sleep. Patricia was born to Patrick J and Coralie B …
Mrs. Eula M. Lewis
Mrs. Eula M. Lewis transitioned from this earthly life on March 26, 2024 at her residence, surrounding by family and friends. Our prayers and condolences are extended to the family at this most …
Suzanne ((Gantt)) Edge
Suzanne Gantt Edge,  79, of Fayeteville passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2023.  An updated obituary will be added soon.  Funeral arrangements by Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home, 545 Ramsey St. …
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THE KIRBY FILE
The Kirby File: Dogwood original weighs in on festival’s future

So, the city allocated around $20,000 for a consulting company out of Kentucky to tell us how to operate the Fayetteville Dogwood Festival going forward, including suggestion of moving it from Festival Park, when all we have to do is ask John Malzone, the downtown businessman who was there for the festival’s beginning in 1982.

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Matching children and teens with books they’ll love
Do your children or teens struggle to find books they like to read? Do you feel overwhelmed by the number of books to browse through when visiting the library?
CAPE FEAR REGIONAL THEATRE
‘The Play That Goes Wrong’ comes back for an encore
With laughter still echoing from last fall, “The Play That Goes Wrong” — a performance where everything hilariously falls apart — is returning for an encore show at Cape Fear …
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THE KIRBY FILE
Joe Quigg relives March 23, 1957, and the night that changed his life forever

Most every kid shooting hoops in the backyard or in a silent moment in a gymnasium has envisioned themselves at the free throw line with a championship to win.

SPRING LAKE BOARD OF ALDERMEN
Local Government Commission halts police and fire department raises
The Spring Lake Board of Aldermen were told Monday from the town’s finance officer that their earlier votes for police and fire department raises could not take effect until the Local …
FAYETTEVILLE CITY COUNCIL 
Cedar Creek Road development hearings removed last minute from agenda
Minutes before the Fayetteville City Council’s Monday meeting discussions began, the council removed public hearings on the proposed Cedar Creek Road apartments from the agenda — much to the surprise of around 30 residents who had come to the meeting to voice their concerns about the development.
GOVERNMENTAL IMMUNITY COULD STOP THE CASE
N.C. Supreme Court revives lawsuit in fatal Fayetteville police car crash
Can the city of Fayetteville be held liable for a crash in which a Fayetteville police officer took his eyes off the road while driving and killed a pedestrian?
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17th annual Bread ‘n Bowls set for Thursday

“Homeless. Anything helps.” We often see these words written on cardboard, held by a person who is down on their luck. We may wonder what happened that led them to where they are today …
Obituaries
Mr. Audrey Ridout
Mr. Audrey Ridout, departed this life on March 26, 2024. Funeral arrangements are pending at this time. Services are entrusted to Colvin Funeral Home & Crematory.
Dr. June Green
Dr. June Green, of Southern Pines departed this life on March 24, 2024. Funeral arrangements are pending at this time. Services are entrusted to Colvin Funeral Home & Crematory.
Ruby Ella ((Hughes)) Cornett
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Mr. Jerry Lee Page
Mr. Jerry Lee Page, of Raeford NC (Hoke County) departed this life on March 24, 2024. A viewing will be held on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, from 3pm-6pm at the Colvin Funeral Home Chapel. A funeral …
Juanita ((Bingham)) Rummans
Juanita Bingham Rummans, 93, of Fayetteville, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024 at her residence.  Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.  Funeral arrangements by …
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As North Carolina’s School Social Work Month wraps up, Cumberland County public schools are celebrating two of the best of the profession. 
As North Carolina’s School Social Work Month wraps up, Cumberland County public schools are celebrating two of the best of the profession.
Walk into this room at Cape Fear Valley Health Hoke Hospital, and you’ll see the intensity in Dr. Stephanie Mann’s eyes. She’s all business. There’s work to be done, with no time to spare.
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