Good morning. We’re officially halfway through December, which means the holiday season is in full swing. If you’ve yet to do your holiday shopping or set your dinner reservations, we’ve compiled a list of six places where you can shop, dine, and gather in Fayetteville. More in today’s lead story.
Welcome to CityView Today. In today’s newsletter, Senior Columnist Bill Kirby Jr. writes about Cumberland Community Foundation’s record-setting GivingTuesday campaign this year, bringing in $4.1 million to support local nonprofits. Plus, columnist Tim White writes a wish list for Fayetteville and Cumberland County in a letter to Santa Claus.
Thanks for reading,
Valeria Cloës
Magazine Editor & Lead Copy Editor
Discover Fayetteville’s New Places to Shop and Dine During the Holidays
From shopping for gifts to eating at new restaurants, Fayetteville has welcomed 6 new businesses to enjoy for the holidays.
More from CityView
THE KIRBY FILE: Record-Setting GivingTuesday Campaign is a Testament to Late Founder’s Vision and Legacy
“Dr. Lucile Hutaff’s letter to the board of directors in 1982 shared her vision of bringing the community together to improve the quality and spirit of community life,” Maddie Kellogg says about the 2025 Cumberland Community Foundation’s GivingTuesday campaign.
Column: My Christmas Wish List for Fayetteville and Cumberland County
Columnist Tim White writes a letter to Santa with all the gifts he wishes he could give to the city and county.
Events
A TASTE OF CHRISTMAS PAST: HOLIDAY BRUNCH & HISTORY TOUR
- Where: Southern Pines Brewing, 565 Air Tool Drive, Suite E, Southern Pines
- When: 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
- What: Start your day with bubbles, brunch, and a ride through holiday magic!
THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER
- Where: Cape Fear Regional Theatre, 1209 Hay St., Fayetteville
- When: 2 p.m. today
- What: Don’t miss the 34th annual production of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, presented by Cape Fear Regional Theatre.
HOLIDAY LIGHTS IN THE GARDEN
- Where: Cape Fear Botanical Garden, 536 N. Eastern Blvd., Fayetteville
- When: 5-9 p.m. today
- What: Step into an immersive, walk-through wonderland filled with thousands of twinkling lights and dazzling displays that will transport you into the heart of the season.
Obituaries
Henry Lee Stallworth Jr.
Henry Lee Stallworth, 87, passed away on Sunday, November 30.
Michael Brown
Michael Brown, 70, passed away on Saturday, October 18.
Barbara (Gurganious) Schultz
Barbara Gurganious Schultz, 85, passed away on Sunday, November 30.
Until tomorrow!
🥶 White Flag shelters and warming centers are open today and tomorrow because of freezing temperatures, Cumberland County Government announced in a press release on Friday. Click here for more information.
~ Valeria
