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Monday, July 14th, 2025
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Good morning, Fayetteville. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 14th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Cumberland Community Foundation honored Harvey Oliver, Rosa Torrey and Mary Ann McCoy for their key roles that helped build the foundation starting in 1980 when Dr. Lucile Hutaff donated seed money. The foundation now awards over $1,000,000 in scholarships every year + holds more than $150 million in assets and nearly $8 million in annual grants. CityView
- ➤ Tim White serves as vice chair of the News Foundation of Greater Fayetteville and supported CityView while he spent 20 years as the Fayetteville Observer's editorial page editor+ he now lives in Moncure. CityView
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Fort Bragg puts more than $8.8 billion a year into the local economy—serving as a major engine that supports tens of thousands of military members, their families, and retirees across the region. CityView
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Farms Helping Families has opened its Cedar Creek Market on Cedar Creek Road where local farmers, producers and artisans offer fresh, locally sourced food. The market was launched by Channing and Brandon Perdue, who run an educational farm that teaches agricultural skills to military service members transitioning into civilian life — they continue to complete final enhancements like fencing. CityView
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Army is asking for $43 million for construction projects at Fort Bragg that will build an automated infantry platoon battle course and a new aircraft maintenance hangar. If funded, the battle course will start in March 2026 and the hangar in June 2026—efforts designed to upgrade training and maintenance capabilities. The Fayetteville Observer
- ➤ Griffith, an English Labrador retriever, joined the fire crew as the first crisis response dog at Fire Station 5 on Boone Trail following a vesting ceremony on July 10; handler Haili Conn said the trained dog will help cut stress for firefighters and citizens while plans are underway to add two more dogs. The Fayetteville Observer
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On July 13, the Seattle Mariners selected UNC catcher Luke Stevenson with the No. 35 pick in the MLB Draft in Georgia—he is the highest-drafted UNC catcher in 40 years. The 20-year-old is known for his strong defense and power but must improve his contact skills as he starts his minor league journey. The Fayetteville Observer
- ➤ The Chicago Cubs selected UNC baseball’s outfielder Kane Kepley with the No. 56 overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft on July 13 in Georgia. He becomes the second Tar Heel drafted behind Luke Stevenson and will begin his journey in the minors—known for his speed and ability to consistently get on base. The Fayetteville Observer
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Video Editing Course for High School Students
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Day of the Cowboy Benefit Rodeo
5-10:30 p.m. — 7 Branch Farm & Arena — Tickets available — Experience thrilling rodeo action and family fun while supporting local cancer patients.
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Fayetteville Rockstar Connect Networking Event
6-8 p.m. — Gaston Brewing Restaurant — Free entry — Connect with local professionals and expand your network in a friendly atmosphere.
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