Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 16th of December.
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🏛️ Government
Cumberland County officials will temporarily convert the downtown Gillispie lot, once planned as the Crown Event Center, into a public green space while reviewing economic development plans.
A public hearing on the site is scheduled for Monday at 6:45 p.m. (Officials are also addressing parking concerns.)
🏈 Sports
After an 18-point win over USC Upstate, UNC basketball climbs to No. 13 in the USA TODAY Sports coaches poll but slips to No. 20 in NET rankings.
The Tar Heels host East Tennessee State (8 p.m.) at the Smith Center today.
Residents in Fayetteville can vote for the 910Preps Football Offensive Player of the Year from 22 local standouts after the season ends.
Voting will close on Sunday, Dec. 21 at 6 p.m. as fans decide who earns the honor.
UNC coach Hubert Davis said senior guard Seth Trimble is practicing 5-on-5 as he recovers from a broken forearm that required surgery and kept him out of eight games.
It is unclear if he will take the court today against East Tennessee State at the Smith Center.
Fayetteville high school fans can vote for the 910Preps Football Defensive Player of the Year from 22 nominees based on season performance, with voting closing Sunday, Dec.
21 at 6:00 p.m.
🎉 Fayetteville Events
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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.
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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