Column: Braden to officially take reins of city’s Police Department in February
While Police Chief Gina Hawkins’ official retirement is Tuesday, Hawkins still will oversee the Fayetteville Police Department through the end of this month. Braden, 48, was selected by City Manager Doug Hewett on Dec. 28 to succeed Hawkins as the 25th chief of the department.
Column: A ‘joyful’ farewell along Westmont Drive
Let there be joyful hearts. And hymns of joy there were on this day of celebration for the life of Joycelyn “Joy” Walden Cogswell, the retired pianist at her beloved Snyder Memorial Baptist Church on Westmont Drive.
‘One of the greatest blessings to our congregation in our church’s rich history’
Joycelyn “Joy” Walden Cogswell, the longtime pianist at Snyder Memorial Baptist Church, died Monday evening at her home with her family by her side. Mrs. Cogswell was 75.
Column: CityView TODAY’s readers’ opinions and thoughts matter to us
The written word doesn’t mean much unless you have folks taking the time to read your words. That’s where you, our subscribers and readers of CityView TODAY, play such a significant role in our digital news operation that’s moving into its sixth month.
Column: When it comes to music, Joy Cogswell is the love of every child
Joy Cogswell is an icon when it comes to music in this community. Her presence is a gift to any piano. And teaching young people the notes and keys of a piano is one of the joys of her life. She has been doing that for the past 20 years as director of Snyder Music…
