Tucked inside the shed of a Fayetteville townhouse was a forgotten collection of memorabilia about a Korean War veteran and Ranger Hall of Fame member, and a wife who faithfully served her community.
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: New Monument to Highlight Memorial Day Event at Freedom Memorial Park
Bill Kirby Jr.’s notes from the week, including a city budget proposal, a museum departure, honoring an Arts Council leader, and “Click It or Ticket” returns.
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Column: A Milestone Day for Cape Fear Regional Theatre
Theater tops off construction of its expansion with a steel beam signed by supporters while remembering theater founder Bo Thorp.
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Column: Fayetteville Lawyer Wade Byrd Honored as Voice for Justice
Gov. Josh Stein visits Fayetteville to award the personal injury lawyer and former Cumberland County prosecutor with one of the state’s highest honors.
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Column: Hope Mills Commissioner Suggests Tax Increase for Growing Town
Bill Kirby Jr.’s notes from the week, including FTCC commencement ceremonies, Memorial Day observance, and a $410,000 grant for Cape Fear Valley Health.
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Column: Sheri Dahman Honored for Her Patient-Centered Care, Nursing Excellence
Chief nursing officer receives Debbie Marshburn Excellence in Nursing Leadership Award for the Cape Fear Valley Health System.
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Column: Mothers Always Are There. Cherish and Forever Remember Them
Today is Mother’s Day, a time for appreciating the one in your life. For some, it’s also a day to remember mothers who have passed on.
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Column: Fayetteville Native Chip Beck Takes His Place in N.C. Sports Hall of Fame
Bill Kirby Jr.’s notes from the week, including FTCC’s new building trades center, Kirk deViere honored as Airborne Ambassador, and NAIA tournament coming to Fayetteville.
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Column: Wife of Slain Green Beret Husband to Remain Behind Bars
An attorney for Shana Cloud asked a judge to grant her bond. She’s remained in the Cumberland County Detention Center since she was arrested and charged with killing her husband, Clint Bonnell.
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Column: Judy Dawkins Lives Her Life With Purpose and No Plans to Change
There’s little wonder why family members call Judy Dawkins, an 85-year-old church deacon, longtime volunteer, and civic activist, the Energizer Bunny.