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in Fayetteville
Monday, December 15th, 2025
Good morning, Fayetteville. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 15th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Cumberland Community Foundation’s GivingTuesday campaign brought in a record $4.1 million for local nonprofits and foundation endowments after a nine-day effort that closed Dec. 2; key local supporters included Fayetteville New Car Dealers Association + Holmes Security Systems. The effort honors the late Dr. Lucile Hutaff’s vision for community support. CityView
- ➤ Fayetteville has welcomed six new local businesses for holiday shopping & dining, offering fresh options for community members this festive season. Residents can enjoy unique treats like a Korean dessert shop, a farmhouse kitchen, and an independent bookstore at various city locations. CityView
- ➤ Columnist Tim White shared his Christmas wish list for Fayetteville and Cumberland County, calling for better education, safer walkable spaces and nonpartisan local elections. He urged local leaders to work together to support youth success and address community challenges today. CityView
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Fayetteville native DJ Ricoveli, known for his work with NoCap, is set to continue his breakout journey after joining the MASA tour with NBA Youngboy for 30 days as his purpose-driven music career blossoms. He was inspired by mentor Roy Mayhew and released new music while strengthening his community influence. The Fayetteville Observer
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The U.S. Department of Labor reported that initial unemployment claims in North Carolina rose from 2,092 to 3,749 for the week ending (Dec. 6), while national claims increased to 236,000 on a seasonally adjusted basis. Fayetteville residents can watch these trends to understand shifts in the local job market. The Fayetteville Observer
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Cumberland County officials will turn the Gillespie Street parking lot into a temporary green space — cost details are expected at today's meeting as community surveys show a preference for parking and mixed uses for the site. The Fayetteville Observer
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Local high school athletes shined last week with standout performances including a triple double plus a game where a player scored 30 points, and community members can vote for their favorite in the 910Preps Athlete of the Week poll; voting will close on Thursday, Dec. 18 at 6 p.m. The Fayetteville Observer
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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.
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Anime Holiday Party
12:30-3 p.m. — Oishi Bubble Tea — Free entry — Celebrate Small Business Saturday with anime fans and bubble tea at this ultimate holiday party.
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