Good morning. In May 2024, Nyoshi Bizzell, a teacher at The Capitol Encore Academy, found out she had Stage 2 breast cancer. Six months later, she completed chemotherapy and radiation, ringing the bell on her final treatment.
In a sponsored feature by Cape Fear Valley Health, Bizzell shares her diagnosis and treatment journey, crediting her family, friends, co-workers, and the team at Cape Fear Valley Health for her recovery. Read our lead story for more.
Welcome to CityView Today. In today’s newsletter: Hope Mills commissioners on Wednesday accepted the findings of a personnel investigation that indicated a fellow board member “more likely than not” made a racially discriminatory remark. The investigation began the day after the board’s Oct. 6 meeting, during which commissioners voted 3-2 to censure Elyse Craver over alleged racist comments. Plus, magazine columnist Claire Mullen writes about teaching her toddler Halloween trick-or-treating manners and how it didn’t go as planned on the big night.
Thanks for reading,
Valeria Cloës
Magazine Editor & Lead Copy Editor
Fayetteville teacher becomes cancer-free at Cape Fear Valley Health
Sponsored by Cape Fear Valley Health. After receiving treatment for breast cancer at Cape Fear Valley Health, Nyoshi Bizzell is leading a full life.
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Hope Mills board accepts findings of investigation into commissioner over alleged racially discriminatory remark
Charlotte attorney Mac McCarley said it was “more likely than not” that Commissioner Elyse Craver made the statement “there are too many Blacks running the town.”
Column: A trick-or-treat tale of a toddler and a forgotten thank you
Magazine columnist Claire Mullen shares the story of teaching her toddler Halloween trick-or-treating manners and how it didn’t go as planned.
Events
TRICK-OR-TREAT TRAIL
- Where: Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve, 1024 Fort Bragg Road, Southern Pines
- When: 2-4 p.m. today
- What: Come in costume to enjoy a family-friendly—non-scary—Halloween-themed nature trail, learn about the “spooky” critters of Weymouth Woods, and get some treats along the way.
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
- Where: Cape Fear Regional Theatre, 1209 Hay St., Fayetteville
- When: 2 p.m. today
- What: This outrageous, R&B-infused cult classic follows down-on-his-luck Seymour and his bloodthirsty botanical discovery: Audrey II.
HALLOWEEN AT THE BOO-TANICAL GARDEN
- Where: Cape Fear Botanical Garden, 536 N. Eastern Blvd., Fayetteville
- When: 4:30-9 p.m. today
- What: Step into an enchanted world where nature and imagination converge!
Obituaries
Elbert Reid Jr.
Elbert Reid Jr., 77, passed away on Monday, Oct. 6.
Ernest Wayne Searcy
Ernest Wayne Searcy, 78, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 21.
Liliana Dell’Angelo DeLorenzo
Liliana “Lily” DeLorenzo, 88, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 21.
Until tomorrow!
🎃 In case you’re on the lookout for Halloween-themed events, the Cumberland County Animal Services is hosting a Trunk or Treat event from 6:30-8 p.m. on Wednesday at the Cumberland County Animal Services building, 4704 Corporation Drive. Community members of all ages and their pets are welcome to the event, which will have candy giveaways, face painting, a haunted house, and more. Click here for more information.
~ Valeria
