Good morning, Fayetteville.

Cumberland County public libraries are now free cooling centers helping residents escape extreme summer heat; eight libraries were chosen for their accessibility and inclusivity (providing safe, air-conditioned relief).

The 36th annual Fayetteville Greek Festival will be held Sept.

12–13 at Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church on Oakridge Avenue, featuring authentic Greek cuisine, live music, vendor booths, and a pet adoption site through a partnership with the Cumberland County Animal Shelter. Admission is free.

Cumberland County Schools approved nearly $4.5M to fund resource officers, traffic control officers and unarmed security for schools for the 2026-27 school year.

The agreements, set on June 9 (including 43 resource officer and 66 traffic control assignments), will enhance safety at local campuses.

Cumberland County Schools will have two new principals when classes begin Aug.

24. Dr. Erica Caine will lead Montclair Elementary and Darius Gillespie will move to Raleigh Road Elementary (approved at the Aug. 11 board meeting).

Voting is open until noon on Wednesday, Aug.

26 for Fayetteville’s 910Preps Football Preseason Defensive Player of the Year poll as week 1 of the NCHSAA season begins; readers may cast multiple votes for 22 local nominees (from high school teams).

UNC and NC State will face off in Greensboro on Dec.

15 at First Horizon Coliseum during the Tobacco Road Classic. Coaches Michael Malone and Justin Gainey, both first-year leaders, expressed excitement about reviving a nearly 50-year rivalry for a historic matchup.