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everything. Being a stone's throw away from Interstate-95 makes it easy for resi- dents to motor up and down the coast like a carefree travel writer. And while people oſten complain about congestion in the city, Fayetteville's traffic pales in comparison to Charlotte and Raleigh and other so-called monster cities. Fay- etteville has a 30-square mile radius and the average commute time of 22 minute is 8 minutes less than the national rate. Plus, the weather is a bonus lifelong southerners might take for granted. Not having enough shorts and polo shirts to cover nine months is not a signifi- cant problem. The average temperature daily high is 72 degrees; the average low is 50. That 20-degree difference is oſten the standard any given day of the year. What is the best season? Many say it's spring, and those who cherish spring oſten do so because they know summer can come in the blink of an eye, and when it does spring vanishes like David Copperfield's assistant. A new study by Del Webb says North Carolina has usurped Florida and Ari- zona as the nation's No. 1 retirement state. The study said the trend was so persuasive that it spawned a new term, "half-back", which describes retirees who retired to Florida from the north- east only to later move "half-way back" to their home states by settling in North Carolina. While retirees are landing through- out the state, a top destination is Fay- etteville which, according to the U.S. Census, has a racial makeup that is 42.74 percent white, 49.76 percent Af- rican American, 5.67% Hispanic, 2.19 percent Asian and 1.1 percent Native American, though the he number of Na- tive Americans in Cumberland, Hoke and Robeson counties is larger. But just what does Fayetteville have to offer people who decide to stay here? Buckle up — it's a wild ride. Culture Clubs Cape Fear Regional Theatre has been a key player here for 50 years. Under the direction of Bo Thorp, the theater stages Broadway musicals, dramas and spe- cial events, such as its annual Blues and Brews Festival, which is now in its ninth Pilates O F F AY E T T E V I L L E Personal Training & Group Fitness Studio Malinda Craven & Sandy Fisher, Owners Offering Pilates mat and equipment, TRX, Barre, and Kettlebells for ALL fitness levels. 910.484.2163 | 4145 Ferncreek Drive | Fayetteville, NC 28314 PILATESOFFAYETTEVILLE.COM THE WORLD, YOU CAN'T CONTROL BUT YOU CAN CONTROL YOUR DECISIONS. Sometimes the market reacts poorly to world events, but just because the market reacts doesn't mean you should. Still, if current events are making you feel uncertain about your finances, you should schedule a complimentary portfolio review. That way, you can make sure you're in control of where you want to go and how you get there. Call or visit your local financial advisor today.Call or visit your local financial advisor today. Stephen A McDavid Financial Advisor . 422 Mc Arthur Rd First Floor 422 Mc Arthur Rd First Floor Fayetteville, NC 28311 910-488-3699 Fayetteville, NC 28311 910-488-3699 www.edwardjones.com Member SIPC www.edwardjones.com Member SIPC Stephen A McDavid Financial Advisor Sometimes the market reacts poorly to world events, but just because the market reacts doesn't mean you should. Still, if current events are making you feel uncertain about your finances, you should schedule a complimen- tary portfolio review. That way, you can make sure you're in control of where you want to go and how you get there. BUT YOU CAN CONTROL YOUR DECISIONS. YOU CAN'T CONTROL THE WORLD, CityViewNC.com | 61

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