CityView Magazine

Editor’sCorner Come on in A new year is a time for reflection – and renewal. It was just a year ago when I came to CityView, and it’s been a whirlwind ever since. I’ve loved every minute of it. Though I grumble about the snowstorm of sticky notes on my desk, I secretly enjoy the get up and go of this business. We’re walking the flight line at Pope Air Force Base one day, hanging out at Holden Beach the next. The stories keep coming, and honestly, I wouldn’t have it any other way. Fayetteville is full of good stories. So many, in fact, we added two extra issues in 2008. Our special Real Estate issue hit stands in May, and the Food & Wine issue is still flying off racks. It’s also possible to read CityView with- out ever leaving the house; interactive editions are now available on our Web site, www.CityViewNC.com. And there have been other changes. CityView has moved to city limits proper, near the corner of Robeson Street and Raeford Road. We left headquarters on Black & Decker Road in order to be closer to our advertisers – and the stories, of course. This issue is full of personal profiles, at least 10 different ones. We pitched this winter issue as one devoted to com- munity service. Frances Hasty writes about one of Fayetteville’s philanthropic mainstays, the Cumberland Communi- ty Foundation. The foundation recently reached its goal of raising $6 million in new unrestricted assets, quite a feat, especially in this troubled economy. 10|Winter 2008/2009 Director Mary Holmes is right when she says, “This will have far-reaching benefits for the community.” But somewhere along the way, this is- sue turned into one about the very per- sonal ways people are giving, working and reaching out. Khary McGhee introduces us to the new president of the Fayetteville-Cum- berland County Chamber of Commerce and the new chancellor of Fayetteville State University. We’re also excited to present our first Women in Business feature – five young women who come from completely different backgrounds but speak with one voice about that in- famous glass ceiling. And Eddie Dees reminds us that some people give back at great cost. We call them our survivors, folks with chronic illnesses who still wake up ev- ery day to work with children, charities and other survivors. Not that long ago, someone asked me if I had been brought to or left in Fay- etteville. I replied honestly: neither. I chose Fayetteville. As 2009 approaches, I look forward to another year of telling this city’s stories. Let us hear from you about ways we can do that better – or stop by to see us. In the meantime, the staff at CityView wishes everyone all the joy and peace that this season has to offer. Happy New Year!CV Allison Williams, Editor

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