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Friday, August 29th, 2025
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Good morning, Fayetteville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 29th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Fayetteville's Outlaws Horse Club, founded 28 years ago by Jody Lindsey, teaches local youth and adults about horse culture, responsibility and respect through hands-on care. The club will host an adult-only event Aug. 30 and plans a breast cancer awareness event Oct. 4 at Rockfish Seafood Smoke Pit & Bar to offer a positive outlet for the community. The Fayetteville Observer
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GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, Maj. Gen. Brandon Tegtmeier took command of the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg—succeeding Maj. Gen. James 'Pat' Work, who led the unit since November—and the ceremony marked a new chapter for the division as it prepares for its future tasks. ABC 11
- ➤ Yesterday on Aug. 28 at Fort Bragg, Maj. Gen. Brandon Tegtmeier took command of the 82nd Airborne Division from Maj. Gen. James (Pat) Work during a formal change of command ceremony. The Fayetteville Observer
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Methodist University and Cape Fear Valley Health plan a new medical school in Fayetteville to ease the local doctor shortage, with the first class of 64 students set to start in July pending accreditation in October. The school will offer local residency programs to help keep new doctors in the community—though planned Medicaid cuts may challenge the initiative. CityView
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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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