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🌱 How Cape Fear Valley’s new childcare space could help Fayetteville hospital staff

Morning Fayetteville! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Cape Fear Valley’s new childcare space could help Fayetteville hospital staff
  • State board clears Cumberland elections chair after complaints dismissed
  • Why are more people leaving Fayetteville while Wilmington surges in popularity?

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Very warm, with a high of 91 and low of 63 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Record-breaking heat, temps: high: 94, low: 67.
  • Sunday: Windy with a shower or two, with a high of 79 and low of 42 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Childcare help for healthcare workers comes as part of Cape Fear Valley Health's expansion in Fayetteville (cbs17.com) — Cape Fear Valley Health has expanded its First Adventures Child Development Center in Fayetteville, adding 12 classrooms, 30 jobs, and significantly cutting a long childcare waitlist for employees. The larger, upgraded facility now serves more children of local healthcare workers, helping families balance demanding hospital schedules with reliable, on-site care while still recruiting additional teachers.
   

• NC board dismisses complaints against Cumberland County elections chair (fayobserver.com) — Cumberland County’s elections board chair has been cleared by the state elections board after complaints were filed about her conduct, a decision she says confirms there was no probable cause. Speaking previously to The Fayetteville Observer, she maintained the allegations were untrue and reiterated her focus on improving election services and protecting voters’ rights in Cumberland County.
   

• NC city ranks among nation's most desirable places to live. Why it's special (newsobserver.com) — Fayetteville shows more people moving out than in, with analysts suggesting military turnover, federal job cuts and crime concerns may be factors. Meanwhile, Wilmington ranks among the nation’s most desirable cities to move to, helping North Carolina place high on a new list of attractive states for relocation.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Please share & repost to help reunite this lost dog!
    Slayer was LOST on February 25, 2026 in Fayetteville, NC 28311 near Harris st Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact the… (Nextdoor Tiffany Pines)
  • Apparently I’ve been hilarious my whole life and just didn’t get the memo 😂
    Note to self: Laugh more. Stress less. And stop taking everything so dang serious. (Nextdoor Bone Creek)
  • V2X posted a job opening for Stock Control Clerk (82nd CAB) in Fayetteville. Apply here.
  • Hut American Group, LLC posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Fayetteville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fayetteville here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • City manager hire questioned in Washington over closed-session rules; contract pays $185,000 (wcti12.com)

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  • Ties to Highway Patrol leadership raise questions in NC deputy's killing (newsobserver.com)

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  • Hiller and Patterson Claim First USEA Classic Series Victories of the… (useventing.com)
  • Walmart plans to remodel stores across North Carolina (wral.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Fayetteville

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Fayetteville

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.