Welcome to CityView Today! Phyllis McCroskey, a veteran of the U.S. Army who served 13 years, was the 2025 recipient of Fayetteville Area Habitat for Humanity’s Veterans Build, a program that brings together community members and a herd of volunteers to repair the homes of local veterans and make our community stronger—and more loved—in the process. Read more in our lead story from February’s “The Love Issue” magazine.
In today’s newsletter: Senior Columnist Bill Kirby Jr. attended the Cumberland County Civic Center Commission’s Tuesday meeting, where the commission was hoping to hear updates on the Crown Theatre and Crown Arena. “They didn’t learn much,” Kirby writes. Plus, I introduce you to our newest magazine—available to read digitally now—in my monthly column.
Thanks for reading,
Valeria Cloës
Magazine Editor & Lead Copy Editor
Fayetteville Area Habitat for Humanity Gives Back to Local Veteran and Volunteer
Phyllis McCroskey served her country and her community. When her home needed critical repairs, the Fayetteville chapter of the charitable organization stepped in to help.
More from CityView
THE KIRBY FILE: County Awaits Architect Firm’s Cost for Design and Renovation of Crown Theatre and Arena
“We are taking a methodical approach to the Crown Theatre and Arena renovation,” says Kirk deViere, chair of the Cumberland Board of County Commissioners. “… This ensures we design to a budget rather than budget to a design.”
CityView’s February Magazine Highlights the Different Ways Love Shows Up in Our Community
“The Love Issue” magazine will be available on newsstands across Cumberland County by mid-February.
Events
BRUNCH AT BHAWK
- Where: BHAWK Distillery, 175 Yadkin Road, Southern Pines
- When: 10 a.m.–4 p.m. today
- What: Join us for brunch at BHAWK Distillery!
SENSE & SENSIBILITY
- Where: Arts XLerator, 214 Burgess St., Fayetteville
- When: 7:30–9 p.m. today
- What: Sense and Sensibility waltzes into Fayetteville with a delightful mix of Jane Austen elegance and Sweet Tea Shakespeare mischief.
THE REVOLUTIONISTS AT GILBERT THEATRE
- Where: Gilbert Theater, 116 Green St., Fayetteville
- When: 2 p.m. today
- What: This grand and dream-tweaked comedy is about violence and legacy, art and activism, feminism and terrorism, compatriots and chosen sisters, and how we actually go about changing the world.
Obituaries
Stephen Carl Kulig
Stephen Carl Kulig passed away on Thursday, December 11.
Versa Stephens
Versa Stephens passed away on Wednesday, January 28.
Timothy Alan Shankweiler
Timothy Alan Shankweiler, 76, passed away on Sunday, January 25.
Until tomorrow!
🇺🇸 RecruitMilitary is hosting an in-person Fort Bragg Veterans Hiring Event from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. on February 26 at the Iron Mike Conference Center at 2658 Rock Merritt Ave., Fort Bragg. Click here for more information and to register.
