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Friday, August 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Fayetteville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of August.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Rev. Dr. Floyd W. Johnson Jr. urges a partnership between the MLK committee and the parks department to restart the stalled MLK Park project funded by city, county, and state dollars. Millions have been pledged but leadership disputes and a lack of transparency have caused delays — the Cumberland County Board of Commissioners will review a $2.5 million pledge in November. The Fayetteville Observer
- ➤ Fayetteville Pride is hosting a mayoral forum on Sunday, Aug. 10 at 2 p.m. at 200 Mason St.—the event will let candidates’ family members answer personal questions to offer voters a more nuanced view of the 10 contenders, including incumbent Mitch Colvin. The Fayetteville Observer
- ➤ Former City Council member Tisha Waddell, who resigned in 2021 over ethics concerns, is one of 10 candidates running for mayor in Fayetteville. She will focus on restoring trust in government, fixing infrastructure, and reducing economic inequality. The Fayetteville Observer
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Cape Fear alum Gavin Williams nearly pitched a no-hitter in the ninth inning as Cleveland won 4-1 over New York on Aug. 6. He struck out six and threw 126 pitches before a solo home run ended his bid — earning him a standing ovation at Citi Field. The Fayetteville Observer
- ➤ The Fayetteville Observer named nine top high school volleyball players to watch for the 2025 season, with Gray's Creek senior Taylor Baggett leading after a strong finish last season. The list includes key players from Cape Fear, Pine Forest and Northwood Temple as teams ready themselves for scrimmages in the next few days — the season builds on last year's success. The Fayetteville Observer
- ➤ UNC football will boost its fan experience with the new Chapel Thrill Game Day that offers live concerts, better tailgating and the Old Well Walk—changes made as head coach Bill Belichick begins his debut season with sold-out home games; the season opener is on Monday, Sept. 1 at 8 p.m. on ESPN. The Fayetteville Observer
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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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