CityView Magazine

2 July 2022 JULY 2022 Cover story: Photographers Melissa Sue Gerrits and Tony Wooten capture the city's charms for our "Fayetteville the Beautiful'' photo pages. Cover photo: Mixed-media artist Brittany Miller tours the Fayetteville Rose Garden at Fayetteville Technical Community College on June 10. Her work was on display during the 50th- anniversary celebration at the garden. Photo by Melissa Sue Gerrits. COLUMNS Editor's Corner: Lorr y Williams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Family Matters: Claire Mullen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Good Reads: Diane Parfitt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Bill Kirby Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 The To-Do List: Your go-to spot for local events . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Seen @ the Scene: A look at what's happening . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 16 Smith Lake The recreation area on Fort Bragg offers swimming and water activities for military families and their guests. 22 Shining like a jewel JROTC instructor Ruby Murray inspires students to share her passion for giving back. 34 Heart to heart Cardiac care providers and patients agree: Listen to your body. 36 Salad days Hot weather calls for cool eating. 28 Veteran Owned/Affiliated Businesses 8 A statue of the Marquis de Lafayette, the French nobleman who fought for America in the Revolutionary War and Fayetteville's namesake, stands at Cross Creek Linear Park downtown. Photo by Melissa Sue Gerrits.

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