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 details. Read about the differences in the accounts in today’s lead story.
Welcome to CityView Today. In today’s newsletter, we also bring you the third feature of the December “Home for the Holidays” magazine, which is now available on stands around Fayetteville. While the holidays are a joyous time for some, for others it can be a time filled with grief, reminiscing on loved ones lost and physically absent during a time of year typically spent with them. One Fayetteville Technical Community College program, the Funeral Service Education program, trains students to provide comfort and peace to decedents.
We also have two columns: Senior Columnist Bill Kirby Jr. writes about Fort Liberty’s change of command Friday, and Magazine Columnist Claire Mullen considers whether to decorate the outside of her home with holiday lights herself or to hire outside helpers.
Thanks for reading,
Valeria Cloës
Magazine Editor & Lead Copy Editor
Death of Fayetteville man who allegedly shot himself while handcuffed in police custody ruled a suicide
Almost 14 months after Lawrence Artis, a 29-year-old Black man, was fatally shot in the head while in police custody in Fayetteville, the N.C. Office of the Chief Medical Examiner ruled his death a suicide.
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Bringing comfort and peace
‘Tis the season for gathering with friends and family to share a meal and exchange gifts. But the holiday season also brings bittersweet memories for those who are reflecting on loved ones no longer collected around the table or opening presents under the Christmas tree.
THE KIRBY FILE: Lt. Gen. Donahue bids a heartfelt and poignant farewell to XVIII Airborne Corps and Fort Liberty
FORT LIBERTY — This was a ceremony of assurance that whenever there’s the need, the XVIII Airborne Corps and the men and women in uniform on one of the largest military bases in the world will be there to answer that call.
They will be under the command of Lt. Gen. Gregory K. Anderson, who at 1:35 p.m. Friday became the 40th commander of the XVIII Airborne Corps, succeeding Lt. Gen. Christopher Donahue, who moves onward as commander of the U.S. Army Europe-Africa.
DIY or outsourced: What’s your holiday prep approach?
For the past few holiday seasons as I’ve driven all over town from here to there, I’ve noticed more and more immaculately illuminated houses that stand out from the rest.
Events
FAYETTEVILLE MARKSMEN VS QUAD CITY STORM
- Where: Crown Coliseum, 1960 Coliseum Drive, Fayetteville
- When: 3 p.m. today
- What: Watch as the Fayetteville Marksmen take on the Quad City Storm!
TASTING THE TEA OF THE BOSTON TEA PARTY
- Where: Harmony Hall, 1615 River Road, White Oak
- When: 4 p.m. today
- What: Engage your senses as you see, smell and taste each of the five teas that were popular before the American Revolution and dumped into the Boston Harbor in protest of taxation. Learn about North Carolina’s own protest against the Tea Act of 1773.
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
Dawn Faircloth Carr
Dawn Faircloth Carr, 81, of Fayetteville, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 4.
Janie Moody
Janie Moody, 97, of Fayetteville, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 3.
Nia Alanna Elizabeth Crowley
Nia Alanna Elizabeth Crowley was born on Aug. 26, and passed away on Nov. 28.
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