Retired radio broadcast journalist Jeff Thompson is remembering the late Jimmy Carter as an American president who was true to his word.
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: Stedman couple gives Cumberland County its newest resident
Amelia Autumn Winston of Stedman is the newest member of the Cumberland County community, born at 2:20 a.m. New Year’s Day, according to a news release from Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.
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Column: Let us remember…
If you were down and out, Billy Wiggs wanted to lift you up. If you or a family member was in a health crisis, he wanted you to know that not only did he care, but how much he cared
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Column: From all of us at CityView, a blessed Christmas to all
There’s a tranquility to this night — a hope of peace on earth and goodwill toward all as midnight nears.
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Column: ‘A generous community’ raises $2.8 million-plus, Cumberland Community Foundation says, for GivingTuesday campaign
Call it Christmas come early for this community, thanks to the fifth annual GivingTuesday campaign of the Cumberland Community Foundation.
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Column: Fayetteville Regional Airport has come a long way in 75 years
“Thanks to the Fayetteville City Council, we are now able to be more competitive when speaking with additional carriers to begin flight service in FAY,” says Loren Bymer, the city spokesperson.
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Column: Fayetteville Police Chief calling it a career after 29 years of ‘blood, sweat and tears’ on the thin blue line
“This job is not a Monday through Friday 8 to 5 job,” says Kemberle Braden, who will retire in March. “This job takes its toll on you emotionally, physically and mentally.”
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Column: A military salute from one general to another
Bill Kirby Jr.’s notes from the week.
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Column: A spot of tea in celebration of The Book Club’s 130 years
Founded in 1894, The Book Club has something of a generational membership with daughters and granddaughters following in the footsteps of their mothers and grandmothers in preserving the club’s existence.
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Column: Lt. Gen. Donahue bids a heartfelt and poignant farewell to XVIII Airborne Corps and Fort Liberty
A ceremony of assurance that whenever needed, the XVIII Airborne Corps and the men and women in uniform on one of the largest military bases in the world will be there to answer that call.