DAILY BRIEFING FOR Sep. 08, 2023

TODAY'S NEWS

Westover coach pleased with play of young athletes in big roles

BY EARL VAUGHAN JR. | CityView sports columnist
High school football coaches will often tell you they prefer to have more seniors on the roster when they are trying to field a team, experience being a key ingredient in building a winner. But as the Westover team of Ernest King arrives at the open date on its schedule, he’s beating the odds by so far compiling a 3-0 record. MORE

Gray’s Creek’s Javon Webb is player to count on for Bears in new season

By EARL VAUGHAN JR. | CityView sports columnist
Gray’s Creek football coach Jon Sherman figured with the stable of experienced running backs he had returning this season, his Bears were going to be pretty solid as far as ground offense was … MORE


Athletes of the Week have standout performances

BY EARL VAUGHAN JR. | CityView sports columnist
Here are this week’s Cumberland County high school sports Players of the Week: MORE


Bill Kirby Jr.: City residents to celebrate All-America City designation with a downtown party

BY BILL KIRBY JR. | CityView columnist
Fayetteville is an All-America City for a fourth time, and a block party is scheduled from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the Festival Park promenade behind the Festival Park Plaza building at 225 Ray Ave. MORE


Ferreras hits go-ahead grand slam in 8th to give Woodpeckers thrilling win

BY ANDREW CHAPMAN | achapman@astros.com
With his team down a run and the bases loaded in the bottom of the eighth Thursday night at Segra Stadium, Astros 2023 20 th- round pick Pascanel Ferreras picked the perfect time for his first professional home run. MORE


Council to vote Monday on youth curfew ordinance

BY EVEY WEISBLAT | CityView staff
The Fayetteville City Council’s decision Tuesday evening to further discuss a youth curfew has generated strong reactions from both council members and the public.  MORE
EVENTS

Future Rich Aunties Business Shower Gala

The Future Rich Aunties Business Shower Gala is scheduled for April 11-13, 2024, at the Market Square Business Center, 100 Hay St., on the seventh floor. Tickets range from $299 to $699 depending on the package. MORE

Fayetteville Woodpeckers vs. Charleston River Dogs

The Fayetteville Woodpeckers will play the Charleston River Dogs at Segra Stadium Sept. 5 - 10. Start times vary. The Sept. 5 - 8 games start at 7:05 p.m. The Sept. 9 game starts at 5:05 p.m. The … MORE

6By Visual Exhibit

The 6By Visual Exhibit, presented by Cape Fear Studios, 148 Maxwell St., will be open to the public Aug. 24 through Sept. 19. Admission is free.

This exhibit features work from artists … MORE
OBITUARIES

Terrance D. Ford

Colvin Funeral Homes & Cremations (via HM Colvin)
In Loving Memory of God’s Unique Light, Terrance Ford Terrance Danell Ford, son of Terry and Phyllis Ford was born on April 15, 1989 in Honolulu, Hawaii, on the island of Oahu. To know him was … MORE

Dale A. Hay

Via Rogers & Breece
Dale Armstrong Hay went to meet the Lord on Sunday, September 2, 2023, at her home in Stedman surrounded by her family.

Dale was preceded in death by her parents, Hedrick, and Mary Lee Armstrong; … MORE

William C. Aney Jr.

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To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Mr. William Clarke Aney Jr. please visit our  Sympathy Store .

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