CityView Magazine

2 November 2023 COLUMNS Editor's Take: Bobby Parker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Someday You'll Thank Me: Mar y Zahran . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 From the Homefront: Aria Spears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Good Reads: Diane Parfitt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 The To-Do List: Your go-to spot for local events . . . . . . . . . . 40 Seen @ the Scene: A look at who was out and about . . . . . . 42 NOVEMBER 2023 On the cover: Four longtime community volunteers will be recognized with the CityView 2023 Power of Giving Community Impact Awards presented by the Fayetteville Public Works Commission. Their passion for giving back and working to improve the lives of their neighbors is evident in the years of hard work they have invested. Their stories begin on Page 11. Clockwise from top left, photography by Julia Wall, Tony Wooten, Raul Rubiera and Cindy Burnham 16 Mr. Positive Carl Pringle Jr. believes that food brings people together as a conversation starter, making connections and uplifting the soul. 32 Nuttin' finer CityView found some ways to step up our pecan recipe game plan with these tempting combinations. Check out Cumberland Community Foundation's Guide to Giving, a keepsake registry of local nonprofit organizations. 20 Room to grow Neonatal physician Scott Cameron's had a vision to bring the Friendship House concept to Fayetteville. 24 'Boots on the ground' Stacey Buckner helps fellow veterans with her rigged up Jeep with aid and understanding. 28 Faith Leader Professional Profiles 12 World view Magda Baggett sees it as her mission to help others who may be less fortunate. GIVING GUIDE TO A RESOURCE FOR MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN OUR COMMUNITY 2023/2024 CCF's GivingTuesday catalog will be open for donations from 9 a.m. Nov. 20 through 5 p.m. Nov. 29, 2023. Have your donations amplified on Magda Baggett Carl Pringle Jr. Stacey Buckner Scott Cameron

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