Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 8th of August.
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🏘️ Community
The Bill Crisp Senior Center is hosting the first National Seniors Day Conference & Recognition Luncheon on Aug.
21 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 7560 Raeford Road for residents 55 and older; the event offers health screenings, free lunch and about 50 vendors while honoring late Bill Crisp.
🎓 Education
Fayetteville native Broxie Pone, a retired educator and real estate agent who taught 30 years at Hope Mills Middle School, is running for a seat on the Cumberland County Board of Education to boost student achievement ahead of the Nov.
3 election; voter registration ends Oct. 9.
🏈 Sports
Fayetteville’s 2026-27 high school sports season begins on Aug.
7 with preseason football and continues with boys soccer, volleyball and a football jamboree on Aug. 14—scores will be updated throughout the month.
N.C. State basketball legend Cozell McQueen (a key member of the 1983 Cardiac Pack) died on Aug.
5 after a lengthy battle with brain cancer. He was remembered for his crucial rebounds and defensive plays that helped lead the national title run.
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