Record #:

42953

Author(s):

Parker, Weeks

Abstract:

On February 3m 1908, Chief James Herbert Benton was shot and killed near the back door of his home.

Source:

CityView (NoCar F 264.T3 W4), Vol. Issue , May 2021, p14 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Police chiefs--Fayetteville; Fayetteville--History

Record #:

43010

Author(s):

Parker, Weeks

Abstract:

Local history buff Weeks Parker discusses the early locations of theaters and performing arts venues in Fayetteville. The world famous Von Trapp Family Singers performed in Fayetteville during the 1940s.

Source:

CityView (NoCar F 264.T3 W4), Vol. Issue , July 2021, p14-15 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Performing arts venues--Fayetteville; Opera houses--North Carolina, Piedmont; Opera Houses--Fayetteville; Movie houses--Fayetteville

Record #:

43236

Author(s):

Parker, Weeks

Abstract:

Chartered by the North Carolina Legislature in 1791, the Fayetteville Fire Department is one of the oldest in the state.

Source:

CityView (NoCar F 264.T3 W4), Vol. Issue , January 2022, p38-39 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Fire departments--North Carolina; Fire departments--Fayetteville

Record #:

43475

Author(s):

Parker, Weeks

Abstract:

Founded 1793, the entity is the oldest military unit in continuous existence in the South and the second oldest in the United States.

Source:

CityView (NoCar F 264.T3 W4), Vol. Issue , August 2022, p52-53 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Military--infatry--Fayetteville Independent Light Infantry (1793); Fayetteville--History--Military