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Electricity customers of the Fayetteville Public Works Commission experience less time without power than those of most other electric utility companies.
If there was one thing the crowd of 230 people in E.E. Smith’s auditorium could agree on Tuesday night, it was that Fayetteville’s beloved historically Black high school needs new facilities.
The Fayetteville Dogwood Festival is this community’s marquee showcase that draws more than 100,000 to Festival Park and downtown city streets.
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David Gerald Sippel
David Gerald Sippel , 72, of Fayetteville was born June 13, 1951 to the late William and Elanor Goodwin Sippel and departed this life Wednesday, April, 24, 2024 at the VA Medical Center of …
The Bordeaux branch of the Cumberland County Library.
Not last year’s library: Updates for improved patron experience
The Bordeaux Community Library has recently undergone an impressive transformation. If you haven’t been to the Bordeaux Library in a while, we invited you to come in and see the new experience for yourself.
Dr. Paul Muenzner
Dr. Paul Muenzner passed into the arms of Jesus on April 13, 2024, holding hands with his wife, Elizabeth. He was 83. He was born in Salem, MA to Harriett and Henry Muenzner. He moved to Ashland, …
Edna Earl ((Jackson)) Sommerhof
Edna Earl Jackson Sommerhof, 85, of Fayetteville passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. Edna was born on August 18, 1938, in Robeson County to the late Roan …
A photo of Blake Deven (left) taken around 2012, and a photo of London Deven (right) taken around 2007. Blake Deven has been missing since Aug. 1, 2022, according to police reports. London Deven has not been seen since 2019.
A timeline of events in the disappearance of Blake and London Deven
The search continues for missing Fayetteville residents Blake and London Deven, with investigators asking the public last week to help construct a timeline of interactions with the Deven family.
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LITTLE RIVER BAND | Crown Theatre, May 4
The original ‘yacht rockers’ are coming to Fayetteville. (Well, sort of.)

Wayne Nelson, the bassist and frontman for the Little River Band, acknowledges the obvious fact that concertgoers who hear “Reminiscing” or “Cool Change” — two of the hit songs that made LRB one of rock music’s biggest acts — might expect them to sound the same now as they did on vinyl 45 years ago.

THE KIRBY FILE
Fayetteville High School classes of 1964-1968 to relive yesteryear
When the school bell rang along old Fort Bragg Road at Fayetteville High School, they came up under the watchful eyes of John Sasser, the tough-minded principal but with a heart for what they would become in life. And under the stern disciplinarian Percy Warren, the assistant principal who took no guff when it came to following school rules.
REVIEW
John Mellencamp rocks Fayetteville
Fayetteville came out to rock Wednesday and John Mellencamp cranked up the music.
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NEWSROOM EXPANDS STAFF
Casey to join CityView staff as health care reporter

Morgan Casey will join CityView’s newsroom this summer as a Report for America corps member, focusing solely on health care reporting.

ELECTIONS 2024
Early voting starts Thursday for Republican run-off primaries
Early voting starts Thursday for Republican second primary for North Carolina lieutenant governor, and the GOP second primary for state auditor.
SPRING LAKE BOARD OF ALDERMEN
Convicted former Finance Director Gay Tucker partially repays Town of Spring Lake
At the Spring Lake Board of Aldermen’s work session Monday, Mayor Kia Anthony announced that former finance director Gay Tucker had repaid the town over $18,000.
OFFICE OF COMMUNITY SAFETY
Here's what to expect at Fayetteville's upcoming public safety summit
With a week until Fayetteville’s public safety summit, city staff released more information about the upcoming event during Monday’s Fayetteville City Council meeting.
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A full orchestra will accompany the band.

The Kruger Brothers bringing unique infusion of classical, folk music to Fayetteville

We are thrilled to welcome the Kruger Brothers to Fayetteville to perform alongside the FSO for this special program at 7:30 p.m. on April 20, 2024, at Seabrook Auditorium.
Obituaries
Elizabeth "Betty" ((Sexton)) Williams
Elizabeth Sexton Williams, 95, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2024 in her home surrounded by her family. Elizabeth, lovingly known to all as “Betty”, was born on June 21, 1928 in Linden, …
Freda Jacqueline "Jackie" ((Facemire)) Foote
Freda Jacqueline “Jackie” Facemire Foote, 75, of Fayetteville, NC, died Monday, April 22, 2024, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center with family and friends by her side. Jackie was born December …
Mr. William Riley Baker
Mr. William Riley Baker, of Fayetteville NC departed this life on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. A viewing will be held on Saturday, May 4, 2024, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Colvin Funeral Home Chapel. A …
Chester "Chet" Gordon Oehme, Jr
Our community has lost Chester “Chet” Gordon Oehme, Jr, 89, of Fayetteville, NC, who passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family.  Chet was …
Percy Leroy Norton, Jr.
Percy Leroy Norton, Jr., 92, of Sneads Ferry, formerly of Fayetteville pased away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at Woodbury Wellness Centery in Hamstead, N.C.  Percy was born on April 27, 1931 in …
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