Our August “The Back to School Issue” emphasizes just how wonderful the start of a new school year can be. The magazine sets a positive tone for the 2025-2026 school year, highlighting Cumberland County’s new superintendent, local book sales, high school student publications and much more.
Stories
Cape Fear Valley Health strives to improve quality control
The health system’s quality initiatives create a ripple effect that directly enhances patient outcomes.
Budding journalists in high school student media learn civic engagement and personal growth
At Village Christian Academy, Pine Forest High School and Fayetteville Academy, being on the yearbook and newspaper staff means learning real-world skills
Thousands of titles, one community-powered mission: turning used books into real support for library programs
The Friends of the Cumberland County Public Library’s book sale funds the public library system and community events.
Meet Cumberland County Schools’ new superintendent
Eric Bracy entered his third role as a North Carolina superintendent on July 1. He will be sworn in at a ceremony on Aug. 5.
August To-Do List: Top 19 things to do this month in Cumberland County
Experience exciting events happening in and around Fayetteville this month from CityView Magazine’s August issue
Camp HEAL, an early intervention strategy for kids at risk of drug use, wraps its first year
Funded by Cumberland County’s share of national opioid settlements, the free day camp offers therapies and recreation activities to elementary and middle schoolers
Columns
Column: Here are 7 book recommendations for back-to-school season
August brings mixed feelings for children going back to school. Books can help them by showing how others deal with the transition.
Column: Memories from Hillcrest Middle School, now called Max Abbott Middle School
Back to school means sending my oldest child to middle school for the first time, reminding me of my middle school days at Hillcrest, now called Max Abbott Middle School.
Columna: Lo que el trabajo no siempre enseña
Columnista bilingüe Claudia Zamora dice que nunca es demasiado tarde para regresar a la escuela.
Column: What work doesn’t always teach us
Bilingual columnist Claudia Zamora shares that it’s never too late to go back to school.
Column: ‘Educational excellence is about more than money. But solid funding is the only foundation that will get us there.’
Columnist Tim White shares his thoughts on Cumberland County’s public school funding.
CityView’s August “Back to School” magazine sets a positive tone for the 2025-2026 school year
The August “Back to School” magazine will be available on newsstands across Cumberland County by mid-August
Seen @ The Scene
Here’s a look into Dirtbag Ales’ Farmers Market in Hope Mills
Dirtbag Ales hosts its Farmers Market every Sunday from March 16 to Nov. 16 this year. Were you there on July 13?
2025 Independence Day Concert and Fireworks
Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks and Recreation hosted its annual Independence Day Concert & Fireworks at 7:30 p.m. July 4 at Festival Park.
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