Thursday, December 19th, 2024

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Good morning, Fayetteville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ CityView seeks a visionary Editor-in-Chief with at least 10 years' experience to lead and expand its Fayetteville, North Carolina newsroom, offering competitive salary and benefits. CityView
- ➤ The Salvation Army's Angel Tree program is providing early Christmas gifts to hundreds of families in Cumberland County. WRAL
- ➤ Christopher Paoni, an electrician turned entrepreneur and former Marine, successfully launches Cornbread Kitchen & Smokehouse, a food truck offering unique Southern dishes in Fayetteville. The Fayetteville Observer
CRIME NEWS
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Cumberland County Board of Education discussed the essential qualities for school resource officers and future budget considerations for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. CityView
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gen. Xavier T. Brunson, with Fayetteville roots, has been promoted to a four-star general and confirmed as the new commander of U.S. Forces Korea. The Fayetteville Observer
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Cumberland County Department of Public Health alerts residents to a fraudulent text message scam impersonating the department to demand recipient reporting or face arrest. CityView
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Cumberland County Holiday Classic, featuring all of Fayetteville's public high school boys' and girls' basketball teams, starts this week with games leading up to championship finals on January 4. The Fayetteville Observer
- ➤ Seventy-First High School's football team, led by a dedicated senior class, boasts a remarkable 56-3 record over four years, aiming to crown their achievements with a state championship win. The Fayetteville Observer
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Huntsville Havoc vs Fayetteville Marksmen - Wizardry Night
The Fayetteville Marksmen host the Huntsville Havoc for a special Wizardry Night hockey game featuring themed activities and a jersey auction.
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Plyard for a Cause: Community Craft Event
This kid-friendly event showcases creative uses for reuse grocery bags, including jump rope making, by local artists April L and Alice B.
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