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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.
The woman said she hadn’t seen her son for over a year. 
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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.
Cumberland County Schools Superintendent Dr. Marvin Connelly Jr. speaks at the E.E. Smith town hall on Tuesday, April 23, 2024.
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.
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 Yamil Velazquez-Fraticelli
Yamil Velazquez Fraticelli, 74, of Fayetteville passed away on Monday April 22nd 2024. He was born in Guayanilla, Puerto Rico, January 22nd 1950. Yamil served in the United States Army with 7th …
James L. Reese, Jr.
SGM (Ret.) James L. Reese, Jr., was a beloved husband and father. Mr. Reese passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2024 at the age of 76. He was born in Duval Co., FL on February 7, 1948 to the late Mr. …
Patricia Stephens
Patricia Hudson Stephens, age 64, passed away on April 16, 2024. She was born May 3,1959 in Salem, Ohio, the youngest daughter of Homer C. Hudson and Hazel Tingen Hudson. She grew up in North …
Bishop Harry Lee Sr.
"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith." I Timothy 4:7-8 Bishop Harry Lee Sr. transitioned from this earthly life on April 26, 2024 at Duke University …
John Daskal
John Harry Daskal, age 89, of Lillington, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home on April 25, 2024. He was born on May 25, 1934, in Cumberland County, NC, to the late Harry John Daskal …
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Reading is better together

Reading to your children is one of the greatest gifts you can give them. It can begin as soon as they are born, or even while mom is pregnant. They get to sit in your lap and cuddle while you read a …

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.
THE KIRBY FILE
Fayetteville Dogwood Festival leaders finalize plans for annual downtown event
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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BLAKE AND LONDON DEVEN
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.

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.

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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.

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Obituaries
 Bobbie Walthall
Bobbie Walthall, age 90, passed away on April 21, 2024, at Cape Fear Valley Hospital, surrounded by loved ones. She was born on May 22, 1933, in Columbus, Georgia to her late parents, Mary and …
Edward James Talbert, Jr
Edward James Talbert, Jr. age 70, of Fayetteville, North Carolina, passed away on April 14, 2024, at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital. Born on October 31, 1953, in Bath, New York, to the late …
Gary "Doug" Ewing
Gary "Doug" Ewing, 73, of Cameron, NC. A beloved husband, father, friend and veteran, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 13, 2024, surrounded by his loving wife and son. Born in Miami, …
Karen Perron
Karen Perron, 48, of Lillington went home to be with her Lord and Savior on April 8, 2024. Karen was born to Patrick Carlino and Gina Santonocito on December 16, 1975, in San Jose, CA. Karen is …
Richard Freeman
Richard Freeman, 71, of Eastover, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. Funeral services will be conducted on Sunday, April 28, 2024 at 2:30pm at Arran Lake Baptist Church in Fayetteville. …

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 A fun and creative evening was hosted by Matriarch Florals, inviting attendees to create floral crowns on Wednesday, Feb. 14, at the Dirtbag Ales Brewery & Taproom.

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