Bill Kirby Jr.’s notes from the week, including a $1 million gift to the new School of Medicine, another city homicide, and stage acting at its best.
Bill Kirby Jr.
Bill Kirby Jr. is a veteran journalist who spent 49 years as a newspaper editor, reporter and columnist covering Fayetteville, Cumberland County and the Cape Fear Region for The Fayetteville Observer. He most recently has written for CityView Magazine.
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Column: Golden Legacy Centennial Celebration Kicks Off at E.E. Smith High
Events commemorating the 100th year of the school start Friday with inductees to the Wall of Fame, including former athletes, two teams, and two former principals.
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Column: Fayetteville Woman to Join Guilford College Athletics Hall of Fame
Fayetteville’s Emily Schaefer played tennis and volleyball at Guilford College. Now she’s entering its Hall of Fame.
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Column: Cumberland County Honors Lives Lost on 9/11
Bill Kirby Jr.’s notes from the week, including 9/11 observances, a historic day for Gray’s Creek, White Coat Ceremony for School of Medicine students, and a baptism at Festival Park.
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Column: Greater Life of Fayetteville Offers Guide to Voting Workshop
The nonpartisan event on September 17 will include information about voting rights, what to know before casting a ballot, and why local elections matter.
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Column: Howard Baum Remembered for Bringing Bowling to Fayetteville
Howard Baum, founder of B&B Lanes, helped bring bowling to Fayetteville and spent more than six decades building a beloved local business.
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Column: Greater Fayetteville Chamber to Honor Public Safety Heroes
Bill Kirby Jr.’s notes from the week, including a $25 million grant to redevelop Murchison Road, a safety update for Van Story Hills motorists, and FTCC celebrating Dolly Parton.
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Column: All Aboard for the Cumberland County Fair
The annual event at the Crown Complex opens a 10-day run on Friday with a theme of “The Agricultural Express.” Here’s a rundown of what to expect.
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Column: Beyond the Sequins Was a Heart Larger Than Tennessee
Cumberland County residents mourn the loss of beloved country singer, Dolly Parton, and remember her legacy.
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Column: Former Commissioner Remembered for His Dedication to Hope Mills
Bill Kirby Jr.’s notes from the week, including today’s service for Jerry Legge, tonight’s Unity Banquet featuring MLK’s nephew, and Sunday’s celebration of America’s 250th at the Crown.
