You can call me a hoarder if you like. Guilty as charged. But the truth is, I’m sentimental. It’s hard to let go of some things.
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: Empty Tomb a Reminder, ‘He Is Risen! He Is Risen Indeed!
Why this Easter Sunrise Service at Cross Creek Park is so special for Rev. Mike Garrett, the pastor at First Presbyterian Church since 2017.
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Column: Long Leaf Pine Recipient Encourages Others to Make a Difference
Bill Kirby Jr.’s notes from the week, including “Driving Miss Daisy” extended, MLK vigils, airport leader appointed to state association, and “Speed a Little. Lose a Lot.”
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Column: Blue Lights, Pinwheels Reminders It’s Child Abuse Prevention Month
With National Child Abuse Prevention Month underway, the Child Advocacy Center says it wants to educate Cumberland County residents on practical ways they can help.
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Column: City Councilmember Bringing MLK’s Words to Life at Candlelight Vigil
Fayetteville City Councilmember Stephon Ferguson organizing Community Candlelight Vigil to honor the civil rights leader on Friday. A separate vigil is scheduled for Saturday.
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Column: Retiring Cape Fear Valley Health CEO Says Successor ‘Absolute Right Choice’
Bill Kirby Jr.’s notes from the week, including an airman honored for saving lives, health care award winners, and “Driving Miss Daisy.”
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Column: Filing Your 2025 Tax Returns Can Be a Taxing Time
This particularly taxing time of year means Senior Columnist Bill Kirby Jr. is back with his rule of thumb: Don’t mess with the Internal Revenue Service.
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Column: Menno Pennink Dared to Dream of What Downtown Fayetteville Could Be
The retired neurosurgeon had a passion and vision for the future of downtown Fayetteville. A celebration of his life is scheduled for May 6.
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Column: Commissioners Chair Delivers Optimistic Vision for Cumberland County
Bill Kirby Jr.’s notes from the week, including two data center forums, ‘Booze It & Lose It,’ and Guiding Light’s Kim Zimmer comes to Fayetteville.
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Column: Serving Down Syndrome Families More Than a Job for Amy Navejas
Ahead of World Down Syndrome Day on Saturday, parents of children with the genetic condition try to demystify this “misunderstood condition.”