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Monday, August 11th, 2025
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Good morning, Fayetteville. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 11th of August.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Cumberland County Commissioners approved new funding for public schools by allocating $103 million for operations, $300 million for maintenance and $160 million for future construction—a welcome boost for Superintendent Eric Bracy. Bracy is set to use the funds to improve school facilities and programs amid concerns that state support for education has long lagged behind local needs. CityView
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Officials warn that warm Atlantic waters and favorable conditions may produce up to 18 named storms and 2 to 5 major hurricanes as the season intensifies—residents from coastal areas and inland should prepare for heavy rain and flooding even if storms stay below hurricane strength. The Fayetteville Observer
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ North Fayetteville residents are urging neighbors to call the City Council today to delay approval of a proposed 7-Eleven at the intersection of McArthur Road and Stacy Weaver Drive due to concerns about traffic, environmental impact, and safety—residents want the item removed from the consent agenda to allow a public hearing on August 25. This action is meant to prevent similar developments in other neighborhoods. The Fayetteville Observer
- ➤ Nahlee Iris Smith, a 44-year-old single mother who faced homelessness and job loss, announced her mayoral candidacy to bring unity and accountability to Fayetteville—she is using her campaign to learn about local challenges and build a stronger community. A New Jersey native who lived in Fayetteville before, she aims to use her personal struggles to offer a fresh perspective to voters. The Fayetteville Observer
- ➤ Gov. Josh Stein visited Fayetteville on August 7 to announce that North Carolina joined a national effort to support military families—having signed four new laws to ease licensing and education—and the state is set to launch programs to assist military spouses and children. The Fayetteville Observer
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Fayetteville Observer has set up a single page that brings together all high school football stories for the 2025 season—offering game schedules, player highlights and news updates as the season unfolds. Local readers can check the page to follow coverage on all Fayetteville-area teams. The Fayetteville Observer
- ➤ Tom Austin ended his 46-season career as head baseball coach at Methodist University and retired to spend more time with his family. He finished with a record of 1,318-632 and led teams to six NCAA Division III College World Series appearances—assistant coach Spencer Martin has been named interim coach. CityView
- ➤ Fayetteville's high school volleyball season will start today as teams like reigning Gray's Creek and the Bears compete until state championships on Nov. 1, while fans can vote for the 910Preps Girls Volleyball Preseason Player of the Year by Thursday, Aug. 14 at 6 p.m. Local rivalries are heating up with new conferences — the vote will highlight a standout player from returning talent — setting the stage for a competitive fall season. 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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