Today
in Fayetteville
Saturday, August 30th, 2025
Good morning, Fayetteville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 30th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Cumberland County Schools placed a Stedman teacher on paid leave Aug. 29 amid a law enforcement investigation prompted by social media posts—no charges have been filed as the probe continues. The Fayetteville Observer
- ➤ An investigation found that CJF America, led by Courtney Jordan, was accused of not paying workers at summer camps while seven former employees filed suit over unpaid wages — the State’s Department of Labor and Durham police are investigating the issues. Attempts to contact Jordan by phone, email, and in person have been unsuccessful. WRAL
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ An independent study found that less than 25% of ShotSpotter alerts in Fayetteville could be linked to actual gunfire while the system sped up police response by over two minutes—city council members will review the report on Tuesday to decide if the program will continue. CityView
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On Aug. 28, 2025, about 20 community members gathered at Methodist University’s Matthews Ministry Center to honor those lost to drug overdose by reading names and preparing nearly 500 naloxone kits—efforts that came as county health officials noted a drop in overdose deaths but a rise in emergency room visits. Health Holistic founder Serena Gunn Stornello led the event and urged continued vigilance as new, stronger drugs mix into the opioid supply. CityView
- ➤ Students at Gray’s Creek Elementary and Alderman Road Elementary can drink school water again for the first time since 2017 as Cumberland County installed filters to remove PFAS chemicals—costing $39,000 with another $23,000 spent on water bottle filling stations. The filters will supply clean water until a new water line is built starting this fall and finished by June, addressing long-standing contamination—PFAS remains a serious health concern. CityView
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Fayetteville high school football teams played Week 2 games Friday with live updates showing scores from matchups like Cape Fear at Seventy-First and Pine Forest at Terry Sanford—viewers saw scores refresh every 60 seconds and highlights from on-site reporters. The live scoreboard provided complete results of local competitions. The Fayetteville Observer
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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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