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Dr. Al Hartness, John Shearer, Lyle Hall, George Whitfield, Greg Allen, Wayne Byrd, Jack McGinley, Steve Graham, Jimmy Byrd, Ray Nicholson and Paul Paschal visited the grave of old friend Bob Bryan on May 3 at Elm Street Cemetery in Goldsboro to remember Bryan on what would have been his 90th birthday.
FROM THE HOMEFRONT | Aria Spears Midday mocktails and getting through PCS season How a sparkly glass with a foamy tangerine-coconut midday mocktail became my personal lifeline (everyone has …
Dust clouds emerge from trucks carrying materials at the Fay Block plant. Taken from the cemetery that borders the factory.
Not far from downtown Fayetteville, cement dust swirls over the asphalt on North Street, stirred by passing cars. The air is thick with it.
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 Gerald Allen Teele
Gerald Allen "Jerry" Teele, 80, of Fayetteville, passed away May 17, 2024. Arrangements are currently incomplete.  Please check back for a complete obituary to be posted soon.
Summer programs for homeschool kids offered at
At the library, we understand how challenging it can be for homeschool families to find fun, enriching activities for the kids. That’s why we are so excited to tell you about the programs and …
Mr. Robert Lee Jones Jr.
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Robert Lee Jones Jr. (Fayetteville, North Carolina), who passed away on May 5, 2024, at the age of 62, leaving to mourn family and friends. Our …
Sandra Matthews Johnson
Mrs. Sandra Matthews Johnson, 74, of Fayetteville, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, on Tuesday morning, May 14, 2024. She was an avid walker, who could be seen getting her steps in anywhere …
Destinee Johnson
Destinee Johnson, 42, of Fayetteville, passed away on Monday, May 13, 2024. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Herring Funeral Care & Cremations. 
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THE KIRBY FILE
‘Sister Act’ cast has audiences ‘rejoicing in their seats’ at old theatre on the hill

Folks at the Cape Fear Regional Theatre have some news for you. “The show will have you ready to rejoice in your seat!” They’re promoting “Sister Act,” the musical currently underway at the old playhouse on Haymount Hill.

Skywarn program provides ‘ground truth’ in severe weather
Like a lot of meteorologists, Nick Petro’s fascination with the weather began early in his childhood.
THE KIRBY FILE
A Mother’s Day Sunday of long ago to forever remember
Some of you have heard this story before of that Mother’s Day Sunday when the Rev. Leighton B. McKeithen closed his sermon at Highland Presbyterian Church in reciting “A Little Parable for Mothers” by Temple Bailey. Bailey was the gifted American novelist. McKeithen was the caring and compassionate preacher who could offer Bible scripture from the heart.

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PLAYER, FORMER COACH EACH TESTIFY
Trial underway in molestation lawsuit against former Terry Sanford coach Thurston Robinson

A Cumberland County jury is being asked to decide this week whether former Terry Sanford girls’ basketball coach Thurston Jackie Robinson sexually molested a player.

FAYETTEVILLE CITY COUNCIL
Fayetteville’s first draft of budget would increase property taxes, monthly fees
Under the recommended 2024-25 budget of Fayetteville City Manager Doug Hewett — which he presented to Fayetteville City Council at Monday’s meeting — residents could see a 5-cent property tax rate increase per $100 property valuation and increases in several monthly service fees. 
SPRING LAKE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Town’s ‘First Fridays on Main’ to resume in July
At the Spring Lake Board of Aldermens’ work session Monday, board members voted to officially change their designation to “commissioners” and lengthen members’ terms of office from two to four years.
ELECTIONS 2024
Run-off primaries underway on Tuesday
Tuesday is election day across North Carolina in the Republican run-off primary for lieutenant governor and state auditor. The election is open to Republican voters and to unaffiliated voters.

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Activities, meals on tap for National Police Week

This Friday, we are putting up the Field of Blue Line Flags in front of BJ's, 5200 Red Tip Rd, Fayetteville.  These will stay up until June 13  and then the …

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Obituaries
 Mary Alice Nesbitt
Mary Alice (Summers) Nesbitt, 93, died peacefully on May 13, 2024. She has been released from her suffering from dementia. She was born in Hopkinsville, KY to John Will (Jay) Summers and Elgye Marie …
Juan Ramon Tiben-Rivera
Juan Ramon Tiben-Rivera, 66, of Fayetteville, was surrounded by family when he went to be with the Lord on May 12, 2024. Juan was born in Puerto Rico to the late Sonia Rivera and Ramon Tiben. He was …
Delois Conley
Delois Conley, 89, of Spring Lake, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Herring Funeral …
Vanjewel Brown
Vanjewel Brown, 72, of 1321 Anhinga Court, Fayetteville, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2024 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Herring …
Mr. James Thomas Speight II
Mr. James Thomas Speight II, of Fayetteville NC, departed this life on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time. We extend our deepest condolences to the Speight and …

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