CityView Magazine - Fayetteville, NC
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Discover CityViewNC.com's fresh updated look! | 63 O n September 19, three days aer the last bit of rainfall, the river crested at 61.58 feet. at was nearly 27 feet above its flood stage – and 43 feet above the level it would drop to over the next seven days. On September 19, the Cape Fear pushed against the railroad bridge that usually soars far above it. River-borne debris stacked up against that bridge like a beaver dam. To its right and its le, the river reached far past its usual boundaries, seeping into woodlands and nearby businesses. It was an astonishing and sobering sight and the Person Street bridge was the ideal place to take it in. People drove to the area and parked nearby, then walked onto the bridge for a gander at the situation. Or they drove across slowly so they could get a good look and maybe snap a picture or take a video with their phone. Or they just plain stopped their vehicle on the bridge for a couple of seconds or so to absorb the fact of all that water. e river had a lot more water in it than it did two years ago, when it topped off at 58.94 feet aer Hurricane Matthew. But since Florence's rain fell over several days and because it hadn't been preceded by other days of heavy rain, downtown Fayetteville didn't turn into a bathtub the way it did with Matthew. Cross Creek, usually a gentle stream, did become a wide and fast-moving river for a while, washing over park benches, roadways and landscaping only recently restored from Matthew's ravages. But it dropped relatively quickly even as the Cape Fear kept rising and, unlike with Matthew, didn't come close to flooding the basement of the headquarters library or the Systel building or Cross Creek park. "I might be aging, but that doesn't stop me from living!" Living At The Carolina Inn, Our Residents Routinely Enjoy Spa, Salon & Barber Services| Gourmet Dining | Daily Outings Religious Programs | Online Educational Classes | Wellness Classes 400 Forsythe Street, Fayetteville NC To inquire about our personalized assisted living lifestyle options: 910.829.0100 CA R O L I N A I N N NC.C O M Effie B. Resident FAYETTEVILLE'S FIRST CHOICE FOR ASSISTED LIVING SERVICES PREM I ER A SSI STED LI V I N G C O M M UN I TY NON-RESIDENTS WELCOME! Gates Four Where the gates are open to anyone CALL 910.425.6667 FOR MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION 6775 Irongate Drive, Fayetteville, NC 28306 (Less than 10 minutes from Raeford Road) Visit www.gatesfour.com to find a full list of club amenities SEE OUR MEMBERSHIP PRIVILEGES Go to www.Reveel.it and scan this ad