Column: City mayoral campaign offers insight about integrity and respect of two candidates for one another
The Fayetteville mayor and the mayor pro tem may be political foes this municipal election season, but Mitch Colvin and Kathy Keefe Jensen hold a mutual respect in this race for the city gavel.
CityView’s 2025-26 DestinationFAY magazine helps you find your way in Fayetteville
This ultimate guide to Fayetteville walks you through the newest restaurants, shops, upcoming festivals and more.
Column: Hurricane Helene stormed Asheville and western North Carolina without conscience
Phil Harris finds himself at what you may call ground zero in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Buncombe County, where Hurricane Helene has left her fury and wrath and deadly destruction.
Column: Late county sheriff, 3 late firefighters inducted into Valor Awards hall of fame
Bill Kirby Jr.’s notes from the week.
Column: Stanton Hospitality House property on Roxie Avenue for sale
Today, by vote of its board of directors more than two months ago, the house, circa 1960, is shuttered.
Column: Cumberland County Fair kicks off 10-day run on Friday
The Cumberland County Fair is open Friday through Sept. 8 at the Crown Complex.
Column: Economic leaders highlight State of Community event
Details on the upcoming State of the Community, local politico’s take on the DNC, and more.
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Column: Mary Ann Bissette remembered as a Christian soldier throughout her life
Mary Ann Wilson Bissette, 83, died Aug. 11 at her home after a brief illness.
Column: Tropical Storm Debby ‘unpredictable,’ emergency management says
Bill Kirby’s weekly notes column addresses news from around Fayetteville and Cumberland County.
Column: State Democrat leaders weigh in on Walz as Harris’ vice-presidential running mate
Vice President Kamala Harris has put the final piece in place in her bid for the Oval Office with selection Tuesday of Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota. The choice comes as no surprise to Rep. Charles Smith, the Dist. 44 freshman Democrat representing Cumberland County in the state House of Representatives. “I had a hunch…
Column: Sen. Applewhite stands by governor’s decision to opt out of vice president bid
Senior Columnist Bill Kirby Jr.’s notes from the week.
Column: A woman of elegance and grace, and the wind beneath a husband’s wings
Shirley Vnensak was the attractive New Jersey girl from the mountains of Montville with the classy way all her own; one look, and John Malzone was smitten.
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