Today
in Fayetteville
Wednesday, December 24th, 2025
Good morning, Fayetteville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 24th of December.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ 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. CityView
- ➤ 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. ABC 11
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ 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. CityView
- ➤ 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. The Fayetteville Observer
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ 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. CityView
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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