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Wednesday, July 30th, 2025
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Good morning, Fayetteville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 30th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Cumberland County families will have many back-to-school events with free school supplies, food, and fun activities scheduled from Friday, Aug. 1 through Saturday, Aug. 30. Local organizations such as Club Halo + Fayetteville Academy plan to host giveaways and celebrations to help students prepare for the new school year. Up & Coming Weekly
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Fayetteville State University students finished their final local performance of the dark comedy Be A Wolf on Sunday and are now heading on a 12-day trip to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in Scotland where they will perform on Friday. Professor Jeremy Fiebig said the group is the only historically Black college or university production at the festival (a milestone reached after three years of fundraising). CityView
- ➤ Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks and Recreation will launch a new youth music workshop series with free hands-on classes in guitar, drums, keyboard, vocal performance, and music production at the new Orange Street Music Lab starting Aug. 23 until March 7 + the program is supported by an $8,500 grant from the Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County. Up & Coming Weekly
- ➤ Local filmmaker Judson Clark will present 'The Ghost'—the fourth episode of his film anthology Subliminal Songs—at 6 p.m. on Aug. 10 in the Arts Council basement on Hay Street in Fayetteville, and a Q&A session will follow the screening to discuss the film's twist on memory and local talent. The film's unique premise involves a mysterious pill that triggers vivid dreams, drawing on creative stories from local artists. Up & Coming Weekly
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Brook Fletcher opened A Mother’s Touch Early Education and Childcare Service and Inspire Horizons Academy to create safe spaces for children with cognitive disabilities after she struggled to find proper care for her profoundly autistic daughter. The programs offer one-on-one support and community give-back activities (like bookbag drives and visits to seniors), meeting needs that few daycares can handle. Up & Coming Weekly
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Over the weekend in Fayetteville, a heat wave pushed temperatures near record highs and forced outdoor workers to take frequent breaks — experts say global warming made this extreme event more likely. Local climatologists warn that these conditions may lead to more frequent severe heat events and increased health risks for outdoor workers. CityView
SPORTS NEWS
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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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3rd Annual Back to School Bazaar
3-7 p.m. — Rainbow Shops — Free entry — Celebrate back-to-school season with giveaways, food, and entertainment for the whole family.
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