Good morning, Fayetteville.

Fayetteville’s Greater Chamber will honor over 50 public safety heroes at the Valor Public Safety Awards at 7 a.m. on Wednesday at Manna Church — the event recognizes local first responders’ bravery, while a $25.1M HUD grant will help transform the Murchison Road corridor.

Cumberland County Schools honored its top educators for 2027 at the Premier Professionals Gala on Sept.

1 at the Crown Coliseum Complex. Janice Swoope was named Teacher of the Year, Charles Houston received the Beginning Teacher honor, Dr. Pierre Cobb was recognized as Assistant Principal and Marcus Stewart as Principal, reflecting decades of dedication to students.

Cumberland County is near a confidential settlement with Chemours and DuPont over PFAS contamination affecting drinking water wells near the Fayetteville Works plant, and commissioners will discuss the matter Tuesday.

The trial was canceled as the parties opted to settle (details remain undisclosed).

Veteran counselor Jeffrey Smith of Playful Minds Counseling in the Fort Bragg area encourages military families to seek mental health support as extended deployments add stress — he suggests journaling and local support groups for healthy communication.

The Cape Fear Colts won a defensive battle against Jack Britt with a 21-13 score on Friday, Sept.

4 — key plays including a 60-yard pass and multiple interceptions helped secure their win.

Village Christian boys’ soccer defeated Fayetteville Christian 2-1 on Thursday, Sept.

3 at their home field. The win came after a series of strong plays by the Knights.