Good morning! The annual Rotary Christmas Parade marched down Hay Street this weekend. Did you catch it? In celebration of its 25th year in Fayetteville, the December “Home for the Holidays” magazine highlighted its long history with this year’s new addition for the community to enjoy. Welcome to CityView Today. In today’s newsletter, we also bring you Senior Columnist […]
Valeria Cloës
Valeria Cloës is the magazine editor and lead copy editor for CityView. She has worked across daily and weekly news publications and magazines in North Carolina. She is trilingual, speaking fluent Spanish, French, and English.
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Insufficient funding is leaving county residents in the cold
Good morning. The Low Income Energy Assistance Program and the Crisis Intervention Program are a lifeline to the county’s low-income households — particularly in heating or cooling crises. But with temperatures continuing to drop, Cumberland County residents’ needs are increasing while federal money to support the programs is decreasing. Read today’s lead story below. Welcome […]
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Fayetteville police chief and school superintendent to retire in 2025
Good morning. City officials confirmed yesterday that Fayetteville Police Chief Kemberle Braden will retire in March. In a memo, Braden emphasized the toll the position has taken on his personal life but didn’t give one specific reason for his departure. And in our county’s school district, another leader announced his plans to step down. Cumberland […]
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Here’s how NC Republicans became the state’s #1 voting bloc
Good morning. Despite years-long documented hesitance around early voting, North Carolina Republicans voted early in record numbers during this year’s general election, writes Senior Reporter Paul Woolverton. In a story published in partnership with CityView and The Assembly, Woolverton breaks down what caused the switch, solidifying Republicans as the state’s No. 1 early voting bloc. […]
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Lawrence Artis’ death ruled suicide
Good morning. Released almost a week ago, the autopsy and death investigation of Lawrence Artis, a 29-year-old Black man who was fatally shot while in police custody in 2023, ruled his death a suicide, Government Accountability Reporter Evey Weisblat writes. Both reports, which were made public on Monday, Dec. 2, explain the incident with differing […]
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Finding warmth in the holiday season through restoration, tradition, and care
With this December CityView magazine, the year is almost to a close. I can’t help but pause and think, “Where has the time gone?” But before I start nostalgically reminiscing on the past year any further, the winter season’s holiday cheer has come knocking on our door. Our “Home for the Holidays” issue is here! […]
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5 stories to get your week started
Good morning. GivingTuesday, the annual global initiative to encourage generosity, is held annually on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. This year, that date is Dec. 3. But the Cumberland Community Foundation kicks off its 2024 GivingTuesday campaign today through Dec. 4. CCF spoke with CityView to explain how its campaign started in 2020. Read more about […]
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Veterans Day events roundup
Cumberland County is gearing up for Veterans Day on Monday, Nov. 11, with ceremonies, job fairs and more, before and after the day that honors those who served in the U.S. military.
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Giving thanks to those who give selflessly to our city
This “Giving Issue” marks an important nationwide and global initiative celebrated on the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving: GivingTuesday. It is a movement that encourages practicing radical generosity by giving back to the community.
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Congratulations to the 5th Annual Power of Giving Community Impact Awards winners
CityView is proud to announce the 5th annual CityView Power of Giving Community Impact Awards winners, presented by the Public Works Commission. The honorees will be celebrated at a luncheon in February 2025.
