Good morning, Fayetteville.

After 67 years of cutting hair in Fayetteville, 93-year-old barber Eugene Ivey retires, marking an end to a career that spanned decades and served multiple generations.

Two individuals linked to separate New Year's Day terror attacks in Las Vegas and New Orleans were previously stationed at Fort Liberty in North Carolina.

Cumberland County's educational focus for 2025 includes selecting a new superintendent, addressing teacher pay, improving test scores, and initiating construction for a new E.E.

Smith High School and an elementary school.

In 2024, North Carolina experienced unprecedented climate impacts including record heat and deadly storms, attributed to climate change, leading to calls for increased resilience measures.

A historic settlement was reached in a military medical malpractice claim for the late soldier Caleb Smither, and a new act named 'Smitty Check' to monitor injured soldiers was passed in his honor.

The top 10 girls' basketball teams in Cumberland County are ranked based on performance and stats, with Terry Sanford leading the midseason rankings.

The annual Cumberland County Holiday Classic championship games feature South View vs. Terry Sanford in the women's final and Pine Forest vs. Seventy-First in the men's final, with 1,000 tickets on sale for the event on Jan.

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The top 10 boys basketball teams in Cumberland County are ranked, highlighting Seventy-First's lead and key wins by Trinity Christian and Fayetteville Academy.

Plyard for a Cause: Community Craft Event

This kid-friendly event showcases creative uses for reuse grocery bags, including jump rope making, by local artists April L and Alice B.

The Seed and The Sower Exhibit Opening Reception (The Arts Council of Fayetteville)

The Seed & the Sower is a showcase about the strength of connectivity found in black female, familial relationships. This event is FREE and open to the public!

Vision Board Pop-up Shop Event

A creative daytime event featuring local vendors offering items for creating vision boards, aimed at inspiring attendees to manifest their goals.

Hills & Thrills ATV Express Tour

Experience a 30-minute guided ATV tour through the diverse terrain of Sweet Valley Ranch, featuring wetlands and grassy areas with safety instructions provided.