Myron B. Pitts
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Fayetteville, NC, United States
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Past articles by Myron:
Cumberland DSS struggles with high employee vacancies, leans on retirees
The DSS director says vacancies have spiked due to the COVID-19 pandemic. → Read More
‘She always wanted the best’ — longtime Fayetteville newswoman Lorry Williams has died
Lorry Williams, former editor of The Fayetteville Observer and CityView, has died. She spent her life bringing the news to Fayetteville. → Read More
Fayetteville State in space: 4 ways the HBCU has NASA ties
A Fayetteville State University faculty member's role helping students get NASA internships is only the latest tie between the university and space agency. → Read More
Fayetteville pastors offer ashes at a meal for the homeless. Things to know about Lent.
Eight Fayetteville pastors do an Ash Wednesday service during morning breakfast at a nonprofit that serves the homeless. → Read More
Pitts: Here is the full list of ‘reviewed’ books — Cumberland schools must halt book-killers
Cumberland County Schools formed a committee recently to put more than 80 books under review. → Read More
Fayetteville's MLK parade is Saturday. Want to go? Here's what to know.
Organizers expect a lineup of more than 80 entries in the annual parade Saturday in downtown Fayetteville. → Read More
Pitts: Rough start to Black History Month but in Fayetteville, some joy, too
Attempts in Florida to erase Black history and a Mississippi law that erases Black votes are discouraging. But there are some good things happening, too. → Read More
Max Abbott middle schooler wins Cumberland County spelling bee
Angelo Aldoph, 13, earns a chance to compete in the Scripps National Bee in Washington, D.C. in May. → Read More
‘Blood Done Sign My Name’ comes to Fayetteville. 4 things to know.
Mike Wiley will perform in the one-man show based on Timothy Tyson's best-selling book on a racial killing that took place in Oxford in 1970. → Read More
Pitts: We will profile Fayetteville’s Future Black History Makers
Each day during Black History Month we will feature a talented elementary school student who has attracted the attention of teachers and staff. → Read More
Pitts: Fayetteville center for blind serves lunch, with a catch
A blindfolded meal reminds me of the challenges faced by the visually impaired. The Vision Resource Center is here to help. → Read More
Brian Tyree Henry of Fayetteville nominated for Oscar. Here are 4 things to know about him.
Henry graduated from E.E. Smith High School, Morehouse University and the Yale School of Drama. He has had major roles in movies, TV and on Broadway. → Read More
Don’t call it a museum and 3 other themes about Fayetteville’s history center
Organizers have been adamant that the project is a “History Center” not a museum with stodgy artifacts. → Read More
Fayetteville history center to report back to public. Here are 5 things to know.
The designer of the $80 million center, accompanied by historians, share how community suggestions have led to modification of the exhibits. → Read More
Snow flurries in Fayetteville overnight? Perhaps (But don’t take it to the bank)
A "finger" of moisture in NC could create conditions for an oddball snow in the Sandhills. → Read More
Pitts: $57 million is owed to Fayetteville area residents; how to get your cash
NC Cash, operated by the state treasurer's office, makes it easy to find funds you are owed from the unclaimed property division. → Read More
Costco not coming to Fayetteville
Plans for a Costco in the Military Business Park in Fayetteville fell through last year. → Read More
Pitts: Fayetteville metro a half-million strong ... no, really
The Fayetteville Metro area was one of the country's fastest growing over the last five years. → Read More
Fayetteville looks to fill vacancies on Police Advisory, other boards. Here's how to join
An advisory board that grew out of calls for police reform has six vacancies. The city is hoping to fill dozens of vacancies on other boards, too. → Read More
When the victim is the crime scene: Fayetteville State to train specialty nurses
Sexual Assault Examiner Nurses treat and evaluate sexual assault survivors. There are too few of them and a new FSU program could help change that. → Read More