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Saturday, September 13th, 2025
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Good morning, Fayetteville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 13th of September.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Groupon is offering local drivers up to $31 off synthetic blend or synthetic oil changes at Valvoline Instant Oil Change centers. The deal includes five quarts of oil and a quick 15-minute service and can be booked online for added savings on preventive maintenance. The Fayetteville Observer
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Fayetteville State University received a vague threat email on Thursday along with several other HBCUs, but officials said the message was not deemed credible and the campus remained open while local police and federal partners investigated—making it clear that normal operations continued. CityView
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ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, the National Hurricane Center is tracking a tropical wave off Africa that has a 40% chance of forming into a tropical depression by mid next week as it moves across the Atlantic—forecasters say it is too early to know if North Carolina will be affected, so residents should stay alert for further updates. The Fayetteville Observer
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ September is Emergency Preparedness Month as Garry Crumpler, the new director of Cumberland County Emergency Services, urged residents, businesses and schools to review their emergency plans and stock up on supplies for up to seven days. He said picking a meeting spot and mapping out evacuation routes can help during emergencies—steps that could save lives. CityView
- ➤ At Monday night’s meeting, Spring Lake commissioners approved a $639,800 budget amendment—allocating nearly $475,000 for street repairs on Third Street, $165,000 for stormwater improvements on Hedgemoor Circle, and $78,000 for drive-up kiosks to pay water bills. Commissioner Robyn Chadwick raised concerns over potential job losses in the water department, and the board will meet again on Monday, Sept 22 at Spring Lake Town Hall. CityView
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Josh Stein and NCDHHS issued standing orders to allow COVID vaccines without a prescription—this policy went into effect immediately—and it applies to seniors 65 and adults with high-risk conditions at local pharmacies. WRAL
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Cape Fear defeated Westover on Friday when Landon Underwood scored three touchdowns to give the Colts a 30-21 win. Pine Forest earned its first win under Coach Kevin Inman with a 33-27 double-overtime victory over E.E. Smith—marking a strong Week 4 in Fayetteville high school football. The Fayetteville Observer
- ➤ Friday’s Week 4 high school football games in Fayetteville were updated live with scores refreshing every 60 seconds as teams like Jack Britt and Terry Sanford kicked off at 7 p.m.—scoreboards tracked other matchups including Hoke County, Pine Forest, Cape Fear, South View, and Gray’s Creek. The Fayetteville Observer
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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.
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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.
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