Good morning, Fayetteville.

Today, church sanctuaries host candlelight services with hymns and prayers for peace as shoppers make last-minute picks at Cross Creek Mall and local stores like Dollar Tree for holiday supplies (echoing cherished traditions) before Santa’s midnight ride.

Local bakeries are busy supplying pan dulce as families prepare for Noche Buena celebrations on Christmas Eve in Fayetteville.

The popular conchas in chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla reflect a cherished holiday tradition.

Mac Williams Middle School opened an outdoor classroom in September through a partnership with Chemours Fayetteville Works; the space now supports science and agriculture lessons for over 1,000 students and is used for core and elective instruction.

Massey Hill Classical High School, with nearly 100% graduation rates and small class sizes, is under review for closure by Cumberland County Schools due to underutilization.

Community advocates urge a clear reassessment and enrollment strategy — arguing that its unique model meets diverse student needs.

Fayetteville approved a Dec.

8 plan for JBS Developers to build Central Park Villas, an 84-unit garden-style project on city land along Murchison Road near Fayetteville State University. The project will advance if the developers secure a 4% Low-Income Housing Tax Credit and meet other conditions.

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.