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in Fayetteville
Wednesday, December 17th, 2025
Good morning, Fayetteville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 17th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Camp Ground United Methodist Church is hosting community activities this December. On Dec. 21, volunteers will join door-to-door caroling and a chili supper, and on Christmas Eve the church will hold a service with a live nativity at the church (4625 Camp Ground Road). Up & Coming Weekly
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Rocket Fizz is marking its 10th anniversary in December at its Fayetteville store, offering 50% discounts, flash deals, and surprise offers on candy and soda — announced by co-owners Ann Wiremalm Sims and Ineke Morris. Shoppers can check Facebook and Instagram for current updates. Up & Coming Weekly
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Crown Complex will host Repticon on Dec. 20 and Dec. 21 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 1960 Coliseum Dr, offering families and reptile enthusiasts a chance to see a variety of reptiles and amphibians (veterans, first responders, and teachers enter free). Up & Coming Weekly
- ➤ Cool Spring District launches a 90s-themed New Year's Eve celebration at Festival Park on Dec. 31 from 7:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., featuring free, ticketed entry, special acts by Bubba Sparxxx, Yung Joc, and 702, local performers, and a family-friendly 9 p.m. kids countdown. Up & Coming Weekly
- ➤ Fayetteville Dinner Theatre will host the Gates Four New Year’s Eve Party on Dec. 31 at Gates Four Country Club with food by Two Brothers Catering and live music by Joyner, Young, and Marie. Tickets include options from general to deluxe VIP (with limousine service) available online. Up & Coming Weekly
- ➤ Cape Fear Studios hosts its Annual Holiday Members’ Show at 148 Maxwell St from Nov. 25 through Jan. 20. The studio welcomes visitors Tuesday through Friday (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.) and Saturday (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.) with free general admission. Up & Coming Weekly
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Launched in September, Cumberland Cooks uses mobile Charlie Cart kitchens at eight county library branches to offer free cooking classes that cover nutrition, knife safety + budgeting so residents gain practical skills. The program helps combat food insecurity with hands-on culinary learning. Up & Coming Weekly
- ➤ Demand for physical therapist assistants is set to grow 16% over the next decade + Fayetteville Technical Community College offers an Associate Degree program for locals to build skills in rehabilitative care. Up & Coming Weekly
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Cape Fear Valley Health expanded its urology care by opening a new clinic in Lillington and enlarging its Fayetteville office; two new urologists (John McGill, MD and Daniel Talley, MD) will begin appointments this fall to boost local patient access to advanced care. Up & Coming Weekly
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Several Fayetteville restaurants will be open on Christmas Day, giving diners various choices from Gangnam Korean BBQ +Hotpot on Skibo Road to Ruby Tuesday on Owen Drive. Many eateries offer special hours on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, so check local listings for details. The Fayetteville Observer
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ In the Gasparilla Bowl—on Friday, Dec. 19—N.C. State football will try to end its five-game postseason losing streak against Memphis at 2:30 p.m. ET at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. The Tigers and Wolfpack will face each other for the first time in program history. The Fayetteville Observer
- ➤ Fayetteville announced that the Woodpeckers will be acquired by Diamond Baseball Holdings and remain at Segra Stadium, with the Astros overseeing player development to support a family-friendly game-day experience downtown. The transaction is expected to close soon. Up & Coming Weekly
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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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