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Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025
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Good morning, Fayetteville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 23rd of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday, Aug. 14, hundreds of volunteers will gather at 1960 Coliseum Drive, Suite 107 to pack 70,000 shelf-stable meals from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for local food pantries—registration has expanded to over 500 volunteers to support families facing food insecurity. Up & Coming Weekly
- ➤ Group Therapy Pub & Playground opened on July 12 at 1906 Skibo Rd and brought Fayetteville a new place for social games such as mini golf—digital darts, axe throwing, and duckpin bowling—with creative cocktails and live music from Rivermist. The venue now hosts weekly events and private party options for birthdays and corporate outings. Up & Coming Weekly
- ➤ On July 3, United Way of Cumberland County announced its annual Community Impact Partners for the 2025–2026 funding cycle and allocated $450,000 to 20 nonprofit programs supporting Education, Health, and Basic Critical Needs & Financial Stability. The announcement featured a new partner—Cape Fear Botanical Garden—and celebrated the 86-year involvement of Vision Resource Center. Up & Coming Weekly
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Military spouses are using the Fort Bragg Homemade Facebook group—with nearly 7,000 members—to sell crafts and baked goods from home and earn extra money. Founders like Crystal Fontanes started home-based businesses after facing job challenges, and the group connects local military families with customers in Fayetteville. CityView
- ➤ Business partners Darnisha James and Kevin Walker will launch the Trolley Pub experience in Fayetteville, a pedal-powered pub that had a successful trial run on June 28 — community members chased the trolley and recorded the event downtown. The service will offer flexible stops with complimentary drinks and 14 cycle stations — giving groups a unique way to explore local bars. Up & Coming Weekly
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local meteorological data shows that Fayetteville is experiencing its most humid summer on record—dew point levels measured since June 1 are higher than in past decades. The Bermuda High and warm Atlantic waters are bringing tropical moisture that may trigger heavy rains and heat alerts later. WRAL
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Fayetteville and other Cumberland County municipalities will hold municipal elections later this year with numerous candidates for mayor and council seats, the primary on Oct. 7 and the general election on Nov. 4. The Greater Fayetteville Chamber will host a Candidates Academy on Aug. 1 and a Candidates Forum on Oct. 14 at Fayetteville Technical Community College—giving residents a chance to learn about candidate plans. Up & Coming Weekly
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ UCW writer Anna White was announced as the third place winner in the Lifestyle Reporting category at the 2025 Green Eyeshade Awards on Tuesday, July 22 (awarded by the Society of Professional Journalists). Her feature on the Dorothy Gilmore Adaptive Recreation Center earned her the honor. Up & Coming Weekly
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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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Find Your Tribe Fayetteville
5:30-8 p.m. — Melvin’s at Riverside — Free entry — Connect with fellow entrepreneurs and discover tips to enhance your financial well-being.
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North Carolina Subcontractor Networking Event
10 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Fayetteville Technical Community College Horticulture Center — Free entry — Network with prime contractors and learn about Job Order Contracting opportunities.
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Corks & Connections Networking Mixer
6-9 p.m. — The Sip Room — Free entry — A lively evening of drinks and networking awaits local professionals.
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