Bill Kirby
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Fayetteville, NC, United States
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Sunday Salute: Joseph Oxendine leaves lasting legacy at UNC-Pembroke
’We will continue to honor him by building on his legacy of service,’ school chancellor says. → Read More
Sunday Salute: Edwin Clark was ‘joyful’ and ‘a gentle man to be around’
He was one of good humor, a hearty laugh and Christ-like for all of his life. → Read More
Robeson County man faces rape, other charges
The Robeson County sheriff says he thinks there may be more victims. → Read More
Fort Bragg confirms fourth coronavirus case, person from Cumberland County
Officials said in a news release Saturday afternoon that its latest case is a dependent of an active-duty service member. → Read More
Fourth resident in Harnett County tests presumptive positive, health officials say
Individual is in home isolation, county health officials say. → Read More
Most Fayetteville area private schools following governor’s order to close
Some Fayetteville area schools are planning for online instruction in wake of the COVID-19 public health issue. → Read More
Cape Fear Valley, FirstHealth initiating visitor restrictions
With the growing spread of COVID-19, health systems are taking preventive measures to protect patients and visitors from the coronavirus. → Read More
Sunday Salute: Ron Jones was one of the good guys
The bugler played Taps and a young Air Force officer would place the tightly-folded American flag into a grieving widow’s arms. → Read More
Bill Kirby Jr.: Let the Methodist University Chorale help you on Valentine’s Day
Michael Martin and his chorale are gearing up for their 11th year of Singing Valentine’s, and if they sing for your sweetheart, you just could be → Read More
Bill Kirby Jr.: Bread ’n’ Bowls fundraiser to benefit Operation Inasmuch
The annual fundraiser featuring chili, shrimp bisque and tomato basil soup is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday at Haymount United Methodist Church on Fort Bragg Road. → Read More
Sunday Salute: JoAnn Ruff was lovely, with a joie de vivre for life
Lovely, she was, with a gracious and gentle way.JoAnn Ruff's way.“I always thought she was the prettiest woman in the room,” daughter Angela → Read More
Trooper shoots man who interfered with stop
A state highway patrolman shot an armed suspect who interfered with the trooper Monday during a roadside safety inspection in Cumberland County.The → Read More
Sunday Salute: Eastover was home, and Dan Raynor was a prince of a man
If ever you wanted to know a good man, you wanted to know Dan Raynor, and those who knew Dan Raynor will tell you so.He lived by the Golden Rule. → Read More
20 to watch in 2020: Adam Horne
• Who is he? Adam Horne, 37, is passionate about his 200-acre farm near the Stedman and Wade community. "I've basically been farming all my life, → Read More
Retired Judge Jack Thompson dies at age 78
The former judge is remembered for his calm temperament and fairness to all while serving on the judicial bench. → Read More
Retired judge Jack Thompson dies at 78
Retired Cumberland County Superior Court judge Jack Thompson has died.“He passed peacefully shortly before 2 p.m. today surrounded by his family,” Rob Thompson, an assistant district attorney, said.Jack Thompson was 78.Bill Kirby Jr. can be reached at bkirby@fayobserver.com or 910-486-3571This is a developing story and will be updated. → Read More
Trustees appoint 2 to lead Cape Fear Valley in CEO’s absence
Dan Weatherly and Sandra Williams will lead the Cape Fear Valley Health System until Mike Nagowski’s return from a medical leave of absence. → Read More
Sunday Salute: Janie Cleveland loved God’s creation, and the husband she cherished
Janie Cleveland was something of a quiet woman.Surely, she did not relish the limelight or being the center of attention, although others often sought her → Read More
Sunday Salute: Janie Cleveland loved God’s creation, and the husband she cherished
Janie Cleveland was something of a quiet woman.Surely, she did not relish the limelight or being the center of attention, although others often sought her → Read More
Bill Kirby Jr.: Angela is the poster-lady in this community for the homeless
The double-amputee was last seen along Raeford Road near Tallywood Shopping Center, but now she has moved on, hopefully to safe and secure refuge. → Read More