Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 25th of November.
Good morning, Fayetteville.
🎓 Education
Fayetteville State University, AI Learning Central and Cumberland County Schools launched an AI Literacy Bootcamp in October—giving teachers hands-on training to use AI responsibly.
The three-session program offers ethical guidance and practical tools—aiming to build skills as educators prepare students for an AI-driven classroom.
🏛️ Government
Fayetteville’s Office of Community Safety released its first quarterly report showing early progress by holding 59 community events and addressing 214 calls about behavioral health and homelessness.
The five-member team plans to expand its efforts to create more safe spaces — a shift toward coordination with existing resources — to better serve community needs.
A government funding bill H.R.
5371 tightens hemp rules by banning cannabinoids not produced naturally by the cannabis plant—this change affects North Carolina's 1,500 licensed hemp producers and local retailers fear it could wipe out most CBD products. The new rules will take effect next year—industry insiders warn they could cripple the multi-billion dollar hemp market.
🏈 Sports
After Fayetteville fall sports ended, 910Preps named nine Athlete of the Week nominees for November 17-21 from basketball, wrestling and other sports.
Vote closes on November 27 at 6 p.m.—local fans can help choose which winter sports star will be honored.
N.C. State lost 85-74 to Seton Hall at the Maui Invitational where the Pirates built an 18-point lead in the second half.
The Wolfpack will play the loser of the Southern Cal versus Boise State game today at 2:30 p.m. on ESPN2 as they move into the consolation bracket.
🎉 Fayetteville Events
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Festival of Lights & Tiny's Winter Wonderland
7 p.m. – 10 p.m. — Sweet Valley Ranch — Ticket required — Experience over 1 million lights and visit Santa at a festive drive-through event with adorable animals.
Mercato Europeo
11 AM – 5 PM — Villa Mirabela — Free entry — Experience the charm of Europe with artisan delights in a winter wonderland setting.
North Carolina Fashion Week
5-7 p.m. — Arts Council of Fayetteville | Cumberland County — Cost info not provided — Experience a vibrant showcase of local, regional, and out-of-state fashion designers and models.
A Christmas Story Screening
1:30 – 3:40 PM — Cameo Art House Theatre — Ticketed event — Enjoy a holiday classic with Ralphie Parker's charming adventures.
Fayetteville Marksmen vs Knoxville Ice Bears
6:00-7:30 p.m. — Crown Complex — Cost info not specified — Watch an exciting hockey matchup between the Marksmen and Ice Bears on FloHockey.
🏠 Fayetteville Real Estate
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