Good morning, Fayetteville.

Fayetteville residents are invited to highlight underrated restaurants, bakeries and food trucks by sharing their picks in a survey open until midnight Dec.

31 — results will be shared in early January.

Today, Cumberland County Library launched its Library of Things program that lets patrons borrow items like kitchen gadgets, board games, and outdoor gear with a library card; checkouts last three weeks + no renewals to ensure fair access.

A water main broke Wednesday overnight between Ramsey Street and Lawrence Avenue and officials said Rosehill Road would remain closed for several days while repairs continued, so drivers should use alternate routes.

Fayetteville retailers offer extended holiday shopping hours from Dec.

18 to Dec. 24, with many stores adjusting schedules and some closing early on Christmas Eve (including Barnes & Noble and Belk). Shoppers are advised to check posted hours to plan their visits.

Customers can shop last-minute holiday essentials at local Ace Hardware stores that offer a Ready in 15 service for quick in-store pickup of online orders.

Ace Rewards members also can receive a free $10 e-gift card with a $50 gift card purchase through Christmas Eve.

D3 Delivery received a $1,500 grant from the city in August to pilot a program + hire workers with criminal records or in recovery.

The Fayetteville-based moving company plans to partner with NCWorks Career Center and local groups to create job opportunities for reentry candidates.

Teacher Kaitlyn Shepard taught a math lesson for first graders on Dec.

18 at Warrenwood Elementary School and was named the first recipient of the Smith Douglas Homes Amazing Teacher award from USA TODAY.

On Monday, Dec. 15, Cumberland County hired a Fayetteville organization, Manna Dream Center, to run a planned 100-bed Unhoused Support Center with a $2.89 million operating budget — the county also approved negotiating with the Salvation Army for emergency and winter shelter services with payments not to exceed $1 million.

Fayetteville repair crews and police are working on a waterline break that closed Rosehill Road at the Ramsey Street intersection and may take several days to fix—drivers are advised to use Courtney Street from Ramsey Street to access Rosehill Road.

After the 108-72 win over Texas Southern on Dec.

18 at Reynolds Coliseum, NC State coach Will Wade declared kindergarten is over and warned his team to step up before facing Ole Miss on Sunday at 1 p.m.

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.