Today
in Fayetteville
Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Fayetteville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 3rd of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Fayetteville will host the 2025 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb and Walk at Segra Stadium on Thursday, Sept. 11 with onsite registration starting at 5 p.m. and the climb beginning at 7 p.m.—the event honors FDNY heroes and raises funds for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation. Up & Coming Weekly
- ➤ Mopars of Fayetteville will host the 8th Annual First Responder Car, Truck, and Bike Show on Sept 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Crown Complex—featuring classic vehicles, live music, food trucks, and awards to honor Fayetteville’s first responders. Up & Coming Weekly
- ➤ On September 2nd, Uncle Carl fed the Fayetteville community by serving free BBQ and selling his Flip Flop Sauce at local stores to fund his Safe Space — he runs his nonprofit We Are One Big Family with local help — showing his deep commitment to fight food insecurity. Up & Coming Weekly
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A state trooper came under gunfire while trying to stop a speeding car on I-295 Tuesday night in Fayetteville—gunshots damaged his patrol vehicle’s front bumper and tires—prompting police and sheriff’s deputies to launch a search for the suspect. ABC 11
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On August 25, the board approved a pilot voucher program using $250,000 in unused pandemic funds to help homeless residents cover up to three months of rent, utility bills, and motel nights. Eligible residents will be referred by the Fayetteville-Cumberland County Continuum of Care—its six-month pilot will be evaluated for service success—and adjustments will be planned based on the results. CityView
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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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~ Naval Ravikant
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