Good morning. In the tight-knit community surrounding Fort Bragg, where military families face unique challenges of frequent moves, deployments and life’s unexpected turns, the concept of “home” takes on profound meaning, writes Sharon Moyer.
For Lisa Faye Medina, interior designer behind Wildfire Restoration and a military spouse, creating beautiful, functional spaces isn’t just about aesthetics; it’s about healing, hope and helping families find their footing in a never-changing world. More in the lead story below.
Welcome to CityView Today. In today’s newsletter: Senior Columnist Bill Kirby Jr. bids farewell to Assistant County Manager Sally Shutt, who has served in her role since 2017. Shutt is retiring after over 20 years working in county government. Plus, from our 2025-2026 edition of DestinationFAY magazine, we bring you our updated dining directory with beloved local restaurants to continue enjoying this year. Read more below.
Thanks for reading,
Valeria Cloës
Magazine Editor & Lead Copy Editor
How a military family’s design journey turned into a local interior design business
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THE KIRBY FILE: Assistant manager takes her leave after 20-plus years in county government
“Sally’s legacy is one of unwavering commitment to transparency, community engagement and excellence in public service,” Kirk deViere, chair of the Cumberland Board of County Commissioners, says about Sally Shutt, who served as assistant county manager since 2017.
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Events
PEACH A’PALOOZA
- Where: James Creek Cider House, 172 U.S. 1, Cameron
- When: 1-6 p.m. today
- What: Peach A’Palooza, a signature event of N.C. Peach Week, features tours of the peach, pear and apple orchards and the blueberry patch.
FARMER’S MARKET
- Where: James Creek Cider House, 172 U.S. 1, Cameron
- When: 1-5 p.m. today
- What: Join us for the James Creek Farmers Market on the first and third Sundays each month!
TECH TIME AT NORTH REGIONAL LIBRARY
- Where: North Regional Branch Library, 855 McArthur Road, Fayetteville
- When: 2-3:30 p.m., Monday, July 21
- What: Whether you need help setting up an email account, learning how to use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or anything in between, we’re here to help you with your computer, tablet or smartphone questions. No appointment necessary.
Obituaries
Rick Harrison Greenhill
Rick Harrison Greenhill, 69, passed away on Thursday, July 10.
James Robert Terry
James Robert Terry, 89, of Fayetteville, passed away Monday, July 14.
Nokatoe “Kato” Haywood
NoKatoe “Katoe” Haywood, 47, of Lumberton, passed away on Sunday, July 13.
Until tomorrow!
🥵 We hope you have been staying safe in the heat. Today and tomorrow are the last two days the county’s cooling centers are open amid the Hazardous Weather Outlook put in place between July 15 to 21, according to a July 14 county press release. For a complete list of cooling center locations and how to stay safe in this extreme heat, click here.
~ Valeria
