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Thursday, September 11th, 2025
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Good morning, Fayetteville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 11th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Tuesday morning, the Greater Fayetteville Chamber honored more than 50 first responders at its 7th Annual Valor Awards ceremony at Manna Church on Cliffdale Road with over 400 people in attendance. Chamber chairman Todd Kenthack said the ceremony celebrated brave individuals who risked their lives to keep our community safe—he called them our lifeline in emergencies—emphasizing their vital role. CityView
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Three local breweries in Cumberland County won six awards at the 2025 North Carolina Brewers Cup Competition as North South Brewing, Gaston Brewing, and Southern Pines’ Hatchet Brewing earned multiple honors for their beers. Judges praised the entries for taste and style—North South received silver and bronze for Trains of Fayetteville and Belgian Moonlight, Gaston earned two bronzes, and Hatchet won gold, silver, and an honorable mention—showing strong local brewing talent. The Fayetteville Observer
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was fatally shot by a single bullet during an outdoor debate event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday, and his death has led NC leaders and students to condemn political violence—urging tighter security at future events. WRAL
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GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Municipal elections in Cumberland County are coming up with primary voter registration ending Sept. 12 and municipal registration ending Oct. 10. Early voting begins Sept. 18 for the primary and Oct. 16 for the municipal election at several sites—voters should check these dates to plan their vote. CityView
- ➤ The Fayetteville Public Works Commission has raised its cost estimate to $134 million—now accounting for rising material and equipment prices—to build two plants that will filter PFAS from drinking water and may lead to higher customer rates. Improvements of $24.9 million will begin Monday at the Hoffer Treatment Facility and a $7.5 million water line—pending city council approval—will be completed next summer to serve Gray’s Creek schools. CityView
- ➤ Cumberland County spokesperson Diane Rice said on Sept. 8 that residents may trim overhanging tree branches if they verify their property line—warning that improper trimming can lead to legal issues. North Carolina Forest Service and a local extension professor urged homeowners to address tree encroachment by consulting neighbors, insurance, or an arborist to manage potential damage. The Fayetteville Observer
- ➤ Cumberland County is seeking new white flag shelter providers for the coming winter because only one provider currently covers single adults on nights when temperatures fall to 32 degrees. Organizations must submit proposals with service details and budgets by Oct 3 after an interest meeting on Sept 26 (questions were accepted until Sept 23) and the county will award contracts based on best overall value and board approval. CityView
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Duke men's basketball released its 2025-26 schedule on Sept. 9—showing exhibition games against UCF on Oct. 21 and Tennessee on Oct. 26 before opening with Texas on Nov. 4 in Charlotte—and is set to feature key matchups at Cameron Indoor Stadium, including a rivalry game with UNC on March 7. The team returns six players while adding a top-rated recruiting class and transfer players to build on last season's successes. The Fayetteville Observer
- ➤ Today, N.C. State’s Wolfpack will play rival Wake Forest — the game starts at 7:30 p.m. on ESPN in Week 3 of the 2025 college football season. Local experts say that NC State will build on their 35-31 win over Virginia as they face Wake Forest in Winston-Salem. The Fayetteville Observer
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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.
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