Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 28th of August.
Good morning, Fayetteville.
A CityView column shared by Diane Parfitt of City Center Gallery & Books recommends six books to help students—from first graders to high schoolers—ease back into school and boost reading skills this season.
On Monday, Aug. 24, W.T.
Brown Elementary welcomed 328 students from closed Manchester as the school consolidated its community. E.E. Smith High began its final year in its building before a planned move, and Ramsey Street High reopened as Pauline Jones High to honor a local legacy (district changes).
A partial lunar eclipse lit up the sky last night with 96% of the moon covered at its peak—before ending at 3 a.m.—and local residents in Fayetteville enjoyed viewing this almost blood moon.
The event was visible along the East Coast.
PWC's board voted to raise the electricity surcharge from $5.41 to $6.63 per 1,000 kWh effective Sept.
1 (affecting over 86,000 customers) to cover increased wholesale power costs.
Baxter International recalled three injectable drugs due to possible metal or fiberglass contamination that could cause blood clots or blockages.
Healthcare providers and at-home caregivers in North Carolina should check their supplies and return any affected products as directed (call 888-229-0001) today.
Fayetteville high school football is in action this week—teams played on Thursday and have 7 p.m. matchups today.
Live scoreboard updates offer scores and key highlights from local contests.
Cape Fear junior Harry Parker broke off a 63-yard touchdown run in the season opener, evading multiple tackles as he energized his team.
His performance quickly became a highlight in the first game.
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