Column: First Class of Students Arrives at New School of Medicine
Bill Kirby Jr.’s notes from the week, including Highsmith-Rainey ExpressCare closure, Arts Council changes, National Night Out, and CAMEO Collective grant.
Column: Fayetteville Utility Chief Urges Customers to Conserve Water Use
Bill Kirby Jr.’s notes from the week, including Raeford Road closing, Market House renovations, and an Artists in Schools grant.
Column: Hope Mills Hikes Taxes, Won’t Renew Contract for Town Manager
Bill Kirby Jr.’s notes from the week, including Cape Fear Valley Health layoffs, the governor looks at healthcare affordability, and raccoons.
Column: Hope Mills Police Plead for Funding, Even If It Means a Tax Increase
Bill Kirby Jr.’s notes from the week, including budget talks in Hope Mills and Spring Lake, an Arts Council grant to help seniors, and FSU appointments.
Column: J. Cole Coming Home to Sold-Out Concert in Fayetteville
Bill Kirby Jr.’s notes from the week, including J. Cole’s September concert, higher electric rates, the price of eggs, and a new centenarian celebrating in Godwin.
Column: Arts Council CEO Moving on for New Challenges in Life
Bob Pinson, president and CEO of the Arts Council of Fayetteville | Cumberland County, is stepping down after 15 years with the organization.
Photos: Arts Council Celebrates Opening of ArtsXL Building
The Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County threw open the doors of ArtsXL, a multi-use facility that supporters hope creates a hub for creatives and nonprofits.

