Column: A ‘Dickens of A Christmas’ to kick off 25th renewal of A Dickens Holiday downtown
“My challenge is to bring him to life,” says Elliot Engel, who will present a mini-lecture on the story behind Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” novella, which has become a holiday classic.
What really happens inside Cumberland County schools over the holidays
While visions of sugarplums dance in Cumberland County students’ heads, the school system’s operations team will also pause to rest during winter break — but not without weeks of preparation allowing them to do so.
Popular Cary festival showcases beauty, history of Chinese lanterns
CARY — For seven holiday seasons, the town of Cary has given residents and out-of-town visitors alike one of the most enchanting and memorable festivals imaginable. The annual Chinese Lantern Festival in Koka Booth Amphitheatre just off Regency Parkway brings in thousands of spectators from throughout North Carolina. This year, the festival opened Nov. 18…
Christmas in the Park to light up Arnette Park for holiday drive-thru
Christmas in the Park will bring a drive-thru show of holiday lights to Arnette Park beginning Sunday. The 100-acre park is next to the Cape Fear River at 2165 Wilmington Highway off N.C. 87 at …
Small Business Saturday gives mom-and-pop stores equal opportunity during holidays
Shoppers are encouraged to shop small on Saturday. That’s Small Business Saturday, the day after the traditional Black Friday and two days before Cyber Monday.
Share your holiday recipe with us
We’re looking for your favorite holiday recipes to share with CityView readers. Whether it’s a family favorite or one recently discovered, send us your treasured recipe that’s always part of your holiday.
Downtown decorators seek volunteers to put new bows on holiday wreaths
With the holidays approaching fast, decorators for downtown Fayetteville are ready to put a bow on it. On its wreaths and other décor, that is.