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Hello Fayetteville! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a $3,500 grant will change Fayetteville Tech's YES Center.
  • How a Sunday morning carjacking spree unfolded across Fayetteville
  • What we know about the Fayetteville suspect's alleged gang connections

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 94 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 96, low: 74.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 95 and low of 75 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Fayetteville Technical Community College receives $3,500 grant from Duke Energy (cbs17.com) — Fayetteville Technical Community College's YES Student Center is getting a boost from a $3,500 Duke Energy Foundation grant, aimed at improving its study and support space on campus. The center connects students with mentors, tutoring, and early academic intervention, and students say upgrades like a new interactive whiteboard will make the space more engaging and welcoming.
   

2. 3 women shot in Fayetteville, Cumberland County amid failed carjackings; 1 arrested: Officials (wnct.com) — Fayetteville authorities say three women were injured in connected shootings tied to two failed carjackings that began at a home north of the city and continued at businesses along Ramsey and McArthur roads. A 52-year-old suspect was later arrested after a chase ending in western Fayetteville. All three victims were hospitalized, with two taken to Fayetteville's main medical center.
   

3. Fayetteville man charged in violent crime spree has alleged gang ties (wral.com) — Fayetteville police say a 52-year-old local man faces attempted murder and other charges after three women were shot and two carjackings reported Sunday morning. Court records indicate he's alleged to be a validated member of a national street gang active in Cumberland County. Authorities and federal agencies have not yet detailed how they confirmed any gang affiliation.
   

4. Metcon Completes $69.3M Fayetteville State College Building (constructionowners.com) — Fayetteville State University has opened a new $69.3 million College of Education building, adding 72,000 square feet of classrooms, collaboration areas, and a mock courtroom on campus. Managed by Metcon, the project centralizes teacher-preparation programs and includes a $250,000 gift to strengthen the university's Construction Management Program and local workforce development.
   

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    She is VERY shy and skittish, so if anyone sees her, please just let me know where. Don't try to chase her down. Last seen Murray Hill/Brechin. She… (Nextdoor Murray Hill)
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