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Saturday, August 23rd, 2025
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Good morning, Fayetteville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 23rd of August.
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BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Horse Soldier, a veteran-owned whiskey brand, is fighting to expand its shelf space in Fort Bragg’s Class Six stores—its team worked with a strategic partner to secure placement in 276 AAFES locations and plans further expansion amid Army trademark challenges. CityView
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Cumberland County Schools updated back-to-school guidelines yesterday and announced a new cellphone policy that limits device use in elementary classes while allowing limited use during class transitions in middle and high schools—bus drivers may order phones to be put away for safety. ABC 11
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Leaders including U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis, U.S. Rep. David Rouzer, and local officials will speak at the Greater Fayetteville Chamber State of the Community luncheon—scheduled from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Crown Exposition Center where over 500 tickets have been sold. CityView
- ➤ An Army survey shows over half of Fort Bragg soldiers were not satisfied with their barracks because of leaks, mold and slow repairs—more than 58% rated their housing poorly. Army leaders say they will use the feedback to guide repairs and improvements—work orders remain backlogged as renovations are planned. CityView
- ➤ Fort Bragg Garrison Commander Col. Chad Mixon is pushing to bring a DMV office back on post to cut long wait times for soldiers and families who now travel off post. He said on Aug. 20 at a Community Action Council meeting that he will raise the issue with state officials, including Gov. Josh Stein, at a conference next week while a self-service kiosk is planned for the coming months. The Fayetteville Observer
- ➤ A Fayetteville lawyer explained that if police stop you, you have the right to ask if you are detained and to walk away if you are not confined; drivers must show their license, registration and insurance and must alert officers about any weapon in the car to avoid extra charges. He added that officers need a warrant or urgent conditions to enter a home and advised contacting an attorney if you feel your rights have been violated. The Fayetteville Observer
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Friday, Fayetteville-area high school football teams played in Week 1 matchups with games starting at 7 p.m. and a live scoreboard updated every 60 seconds to report scores from venues like Terry Sanford and Jack Britt—ensuring local fans get timely details. The Fayetteville Observer
- ➤ NC State football coach Dave Doeren said his team continues to review the Military Bowl brawl with ECU as they prepare for the season opener at 7 p.m. on August 28 in Raleigh & he stressed that the players must learn to handle themselves better on the field. 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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Boots & Brews
5-10 p.m. — Dirtbag Ales Brewery & Taproom — Free entry — Enjoy line dancing, food trucks, and local vendors at this family-friendly rodeo party.
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Hanging with the Highlands
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. — Sweet Valley Ranch — Ticket required — Experience a gentle giant encounter with friendly Highland cows in a scenic farm setting.
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Cumberland County Fair on September 3rd
5-6:30 p.m. — Crown Complex — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy the festive atmosphere of the Cumberland County Fair with live performances and community fun.
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Around the World Run
12:00 AM – 11:59 PM — Cape Fear Botanical Garden — Cost not specified — Celebrate diverse cultures through a community-centric running event.
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Cumberland County Fair 2025
1-2:30 p.m. — Crown Complex — Ticket prices vary — Experience local festivities at the Cumberland County Fair in Fayetteville.
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