Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of October.
Good morning, Fayetteville.
Fayetteville’s No Kings event focuses on nonpartisan voter engagement tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 369 Green St., offering voting information, ride services to polling sites, and a roadside demonstration while accepting nonperishable food donations + local organizers aim to boost early voting.
In 1918, about 1,700 Puerto Rican workers built Camp Bragg, now known as Fort Bragg, despite facing harsh weather and racism + at least 28 laborers who died during the flu pandemic are honored at the Main Post Cemetery.
After three years at local markets, an Eastover family opened its first farm-to-table store, No-B.S.
Meats, on Sept. 26 at 124 Gillespie St in downtown Fayetteville; the shop offers meats, produce, dairy, bread and drinks sourced from local businesses.
Fourteen Cumberland County school board candidates discussed school closures, spending, teacher retention, and specialized programs during a forum at Fayetteville Technical Community College on Tuesday, Oct.
13, offering families insight into proposals shaping local education.
Fayetteville Fire Department received a $2.3 million federal SAFER grant (from FEMA) to hire 18 new firefighters and add two ladder truck companies to better cover the western side and Murchison Road corridor, with training set to begin next year.
The NCDOT is inviting local input on plans to expand Ramsey Street to six lanes & add bike lanes to ease congestion and improve safety, with comments accepted through Oct.
30. The project aims to upgrade traffic flow and limit impacts on neighborhoods while detailed maps and designs are developed for construction possibly starting in 2033.
Fayetteville City Council approved up to $25,000 to help the E.E.
Smith High School marching band travel to Chicago for the Thanksgiving Parade on Nov. 26 following debate over unexpected spending.
After a tornado touched down on Oct.
11, Fayetteville provided storm recovery assistance by documenting property damage and collecting yard debris through Oct. 14. Residents were advised on proper debris placement and how to report storm impacts, and those needing help with fallen trees could call United Way 211.
Evergreen brands launches a holiday collection with home decor and seasonal gifts including Giddy the Goose outfits and fireplace essentials — providing festive options for football fans and cozy nights.
Shoppers can save 15% with promo code HONK15 on any two items available online and in select local stores.
Seven Fayetteville teams have secured spots in the NCHSAA volleyball playoffs as brackets released indicate first round games will start Saturday, Oct.
17 at the higher seed venues. Seventy-First earned its first league title with a perfect 10-0 record, setting the stage for historic postseason play.
Fayetteville high school football scores are live on 910Preps as local teams wrap up nonconference play, with three remaining matchups including a Thursday game at Overhills and Friday night contests — updating scores, stats and social media highlights.
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