A homecoming of sorts for some of the integral leaders of the philanthropic nonprofit investing in Fayetteville since 1980.
Bill Kirby Jr.
Bill Kirby Jr. is a veteran journalist who spent 49 years as a newspaper editor, reporter and columnist covering Fayetteville, Cumberland County and the Cape Fear Region for The Fayetteville Observer. He most recently has written for CityView Magazine.
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Column: A Cat With 2 Names, Green Eyes, and a Curious Nature. She Was Loved
Bill Kirby Jr. reflects on the little kitten from next door that meowed her way into his life and the bond they built over seven years.
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Column: Steel Yourself for Cape Fear Regional Theatre’s Topping Off Ceremony
Bill Kirby Jr.’s notes from the week, including a ‘Child Abuse Prevention Walk,’ Crime Stoppers BBQ benefit, and a ‘Denim Day Luncheon.’
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Column: A Joyous Night of Giving at the Church with the Towering White Steeple
The ‘Eloise Jenkins Roundtable Mission Banquet’ at Snyder Memorial Baptist Church raised more than $20,000 to support 10 nonprofits in Cumberland County and more across the state.
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Column: A Beautiful, Life-Changing Day in the Neighborhood on Haymount Hill
A ribbon cutting marked the formal opening of Friendship House Cottages, which provides independent living for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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Column: Wellness Expo Draws More than 1,000 in Support of Cape Fear Valley Health
Sabrina Brooks, who is vice president of the Cape Fear Valley Health Foundation, says the fifth “Step Up 4 Health & Wellness Expo” on March 28 at Methodist University drew more than 1,000 participants, many taking part in a 4K run and a 1-mile walk. “We are grateful for the generosity we receive from donors, […]
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Column: Fayetteville Woman’s Nonprofit Combats Youth Gun Violence
Georgeanna Pinckney and Greater Life of Fayetteville want to hear from young people about gun violence during a crime prevention workshop on May 2.
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Column: Marshall Waren, Unwavering in His Faith, Loved Calling Fayetteville Home
Family and friends memorialized the business owner and CityView founder during a service on Sunday. He died at age 76 on April 6.
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Column: As Dogwood Festival Struggles Financially, Former Chair Offers Advice
Bill Kirby Jr.’s notes from the week, including Dogwood Festival, Physician of the Year, firefighter canine, and passing of CityView’s founder.
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Column: Spring Has Sprung. It’s Time to Declutter
You can call me a hoarder if you like. Guilty as charged. But the truth is, I’m sentimental. It’s hard to let go of some things.