Good morning, Fayetteville.

A man on a motorcycle died Friday morning when he struck the side of a Cumberland County school bus during a U-turn near Bragg Boulevard and Andy Street just before 8 a.m.—police said two students on the bus were not injured and the bus driver will not be charged.

State funds have given The School of Hope in Fayetteville $375,000 to buy land for expanding its facilities—Carolina Christian Academy in Thomasville also received $100,000 for remodeling, as part of a state plan to boost private school growth while critics warn public schools may suffer. Lawmakers say the funding aims to expand education options and meet growing enrollment needs.

Fort Bragg is working with the North Carolina Department of Transportation on a microtransit study to decide on new rideshare, bus, or scooter options on post — the study includes workshops, stakeholder meetings, and a mapping website.

Officials said the study will be finished by summer 2026 to help service members and their families move around the post more easily.

Fayetteville City Council voted 8-2 at a recent work session to accept an independent evaluation of the ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology.

The council will review the evaluation findings—conducted by Duke Law researchers—and decide on a one-year contract extension at an upcoming meeting.

A new study finds that PFAS filters can also reduce cancer-linked chemicals such as trihalomethanes and haloacetic acids—byproducts of chlorine disinfection.

Fayetteville’s Public Works Commission will begin a $116 million project in 2026 to install a granular activated carbon system aimed at improving drinking water safety amid possible federal rollbacks.

To meet the Sept. 24 vaccine deadline, the Cumberland County Department of Public Health is hosting free vaccine clinics at locations in Fayetteville and Spring Lake on Sept.

9, Sept. 16, Sept. 18, Sept. 22, and Sept. 23—families arriving early receive a free bag of groceries.

Fayetteville high school football teams are playing in Week 3 games as live scores and highlights are updated every 60 seconds—viewers watch on as on-site reporters and social media bring game details to local fans.

The in-game coverage keeps track of scores and key plays from various Friday night matchups.

Cumberland County Fair 2025

1-2:30 p.m. — Crown Complex — Ticket prices vary — Experience local festivities at the Cumberland County Fair in Fayetteville.

The Perfect Pairing: Charcuterie Workshop

1-2:30 p.m. — Grapes & Hops-Craft Beer & Wine — Included in ticket — Craft a personalized charcuterie board while enjoying expertly curated wine pairings.

Fall Run Iron Mike Run 5K Run/Walk 2025

4 AM – 2 PM — 300 Bragg Blvd, Fayetteville, NC — Registration details available — Participate in a community-building fitness event while raising funds for future chapter activities.

Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2025

2:30-3:30 p.m. — E Melvin Honeycutt Elementary — Registration fee applies — Engage children in a healthy running program tailored for pre-K through 8th grade.