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Saturday, August 9th, 2025
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Good morning, Fayetteville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 9th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Friends of the Cumberland County Public Library is hosting a book sale at Headquarters Library from Aug. 11 to 17 to raise funds for library programs and services—members get early access on Aug. 11 from noon to 6 p.m. and the public sale follows on Aug. 15, 16 and 17 with most books priced at $1 or less and donations accepted at eight local libraries. CityView
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Fayetteville's first Wawa opened on Friday, Aug. 8 on Raeford Road, adding a new option for local shoppers and commuters. The Fayetteville Observer
- ➤ Wawa announced today that its new travel center will open on Aug. 28 at 630 Chicken Foot Road in Hope Mills, offering a hoagie-building contest for first responders and free giveaways for the first customers + the chain’s second Cumberland County location will provide expanded amenities for commercial drivers and travelers. The Fayetteville Observer
- ➤ Fayetteville’s first Wawa convenience store welcomed about 400 customers at its grand opening on Aug. 8 on Raeford Road+ the event offered free coffee and t-shirts for the first 250 buyers+ and hosted contests between firefighters and police officers. The Fayetteville Observer
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Jessica Munch-Dittmar became the new executive director on Aug. 4 while longtime music director Stefan Sanders will leave after the 2025-26 season to work with the Central Texas Philharmonic—the orchestra will begin its season on Sept. 20 at Seabrook Auditorium on the campus of Fayetteville State University. The Fayetteville Observer
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Today, several local groups are giving out free school supplies to help kids get ready for school (with FLOW Automotive offering supplies, snacks, and hockey game tickets) across Fayetteville. More events on Aug. 10, 16, 22, and 23 (featuring bowling, an immunization clinic, and cookouts) will offer additional chances for families to pick up what they need. The Fayetteville Observer
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Nine people applied to be the next Cumberland County sheriff after Sheriff Ennis Wright retired, and county commissioners will choose one at 9 a.m. Monday in room 118 at the Cumberland County Courthouse on Dick St in Fayetteville. The new sheriff must be at least 21, a qualified county voter, and free of felony convictions—a rule that guides the appointment for the remainder of Wright’s term until the November general election. CityView
- ➤ Gov. Josh Stein signed a proclamation at Fayetteville Technical Community College on Aug 6, declaring North Carolina a 'Do Your Part' state in a joint effort with Blue Star Families and the National Governors Association to support military families. FTCC President Mark Sorrells said the college served about 31,000 students—35% of whom were active duty or veterans—and offers programs to help service members transition to civilian careers. CityView
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Cumberland County has long struggled with high sexually transmitted infection rates and ranked 19th nationally in 2023 with about 1,591 cases per 100,000 residents from a CDC-based study by Invigor Medical. The county’s public health department increased same-day testing and treatment—helping reduce cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and HIV while working with community partners to improve health outcomes. CityView
- ➤ Next year, insurers in North Carolina will raise ACA plan rates after federal subsidies end in December — some companies propose increases up to 36% — which could force many residents to pay more for coverage. Open enrollment starts in November. WRAL
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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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