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Friday, August 1st, 2025
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Good morning, Fayetteville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 1st of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ CityView Magazine’s August issue lists 19 upcoming events across Cumberland County that will feature baseball nights at Segra Stadium, family programs at Cape Fear Botanical Garden, and community celebrations downtown Fayetteville—organizers warn events may change, so locals should check details before attending. CityView
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Three Fayetteville residents were arrested Thursday during a coordinated drug investigation at the Cumberland County Detention Center—37-year-old Glenn Richard Tedder II was held without bond while 40-year-old Megan Michelle Council, on a $5,000 secure bond, and 36-year-old Tabitha Renea Alexander, held without bond, face felony conspiracy charges with court appearances set for Friday. ABC 11
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Officials announced that phase three construction of the NC History Center on the Civil War, Emancipation & Reconstruction will begin soon in Fayetteville — it is scheduled to open in 2028. The Fayetteville Observer
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A Fayetteville voter has challenged District 5 City Council candidate Enrique Roberto 'Ranger Rick' Murillo for allegedly lying about his felony record on his candidacy form—he said he would get a transcript from South Carolina to prove his 2012 plea was for a misdemeanor. A hearing is set for 1 p.m. Aug. 12 at the Cumberland County Courthouse. CityView
- ➤ The Fayetteville Resistance Coalition is holding a silent protest on August 2 outside Segra Stadium during a Woodpeckers game to challenge federal government policies, and the event will run from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. along Hay and Ray streets — the group hopes to highlight concerns over due process, FEMA funding cuts, and military deployments in cities. The Fayetteville Observer
- ➤ Yesterday, Wendell police launched a drone program after spending $20,000 on two drones to support missing persons searches and crime scene reconstructions. The drones have heat-detecting cameras and live tracking to give officers an extra view during emergencies+ officials said the technology will help them respond faster in tough conditions. WRAL
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Officials from Cape Fear Valley Health donated $900,000 to Fayetteville State University's new 24,000 square foot wellness center—set to include a fully licensed pharmacy, physician services and a state—of—the—art gym—as announced by Chancellor Darrell Allison on Tuesday, July 31. The $12 million project will open in March to support students and staff. ABC 11
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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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