Good morning, Fayetteville.

Local ceremonies over 25 years have honored 9/11 remembrance with events at Fort Bragg and community institutions (including flag ceremonies, memorial stair climbs, and wreath-laying).

Archive photos show personal tributes like survivor Betty Glenn’s moment at Station 3 on Sept. 11, 2007.

Fayetteville and nearby areas will host several events on Sept.

11 to mark the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, including a Remembrance Ceremony at the Airborne and Special Operations Museum, courthouse lighting at the Cumberland County Courthouse through Sept. 13, and a Memorial Stair Climb at Segra Stadium.

Compare Fest: Fiesta Latina will celebrate Latino culture Saturday, Sept.

12 at Compare Foods on North Bragg Blvd. in Spring Lake, with live music, cultural dances, food, and arts and crafts; the free event is hosted by El Centro Hispano and Compare Foods to connect locals with community resources.

A longtime bus mechanic, Robert “Tilly” Vantilburg, will resign on Sept.

18 due to heavy workloads and staffing shortages at Cumberland County Schools. The district exceeds state guidelines with one mechanic per 32 buses while five vacant positions remain among 20 roles.

Cumberland County schools made gains with higher proficiency and graduation rates, with seven schools leaving the low-performing list.

Report cards were released on Sept. 10 (after meetings on Sept. 4 and Sept. 8) as district officials reported the improvements.

North Carolina officials announced a $590 million Chemours settlement to address PFAS contamination, with funds set aside for clean-water projects+ local improvements in Cumberland County.

Fayetteville high school football games on Sept.

10 featured close contests between teams such as Terry Sanford and Hoke County. Next week’s schedule (including matchups at Pine Forest and Red Springs) will bring more local action.

UNC baseball started practice last week and will hold four scrimmages to prepare for the College World Series; the Tar Heels face Charlotte on Sept.

18 (5 p.m.) and Sept. 19 (1 p.m.), Walters State on Oct. 2 (4 p.m.) and N.C. State on Oct. 16 (6 p.m.) in Durham.

Jack Britt high school football built a 21-0 lead in Week 4 during a tight game against Terry Sanford that ended with a one-score difference, with highlights showcasing key plays from a dominant first half (played in an exciting local rivalry).