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Good morning Fayetteville! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What sparked Cumberland County Schools' new probe into bus safety?
  • Will community pressure keep Fort Bragg's historic Stryker Golf Course open?
  • Can the Fayetteville Woodpeckers clinch the Carolina League title Tuesday?

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and not as hot, with a high of 85 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 86, low: 61. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 87 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Cumberland County Schools launches investigation after bus mechanic raises safety concerns (cbs17.com) — Cumberland County Schools in Fayetteville has ordered an independent investigation into its Transportation Department after a local bus mechanic warned the school board that staffing shortages and heavy workloads could jeopardize bus safety. With five mechanic vacancies and hundreds of buses to maintain, the district says student safety remains its top priority and has hired a Raleigh law firm to review practices and recommend improvements.
   

2. Can Stryker still be saved? Fort Bragg supporters push to stop closure (fayobserver.com) — Fort Bragg's Stryker Golf Course, long used by soldiers and Fayetteville families, is slated to close Sept. 30 because of financial and infrastructure concerns, but local supporters are fighting to save it. A Fayetteville resident has launched a petition, arguing the course is historically important, open to civilians, and one of too many recreational options disappearing from the installation.
   

3. RiverDogs in a must-win situation Tuesday night (counton2.com) — Fayetteville baseball fans can watch the Woodpeckers host a must-win playoff game for the Charleston RiverDogs at Segra Stadium on Tuesday night. First pitch is set for 6:35 p.m. as Fayetteville's team looks to clinch the Carolina League Championship series after a dominant 14–4 win in Game One.
   

4. Knott, Hudson Bill to Advance a New Veterans' Home in Harnett County Passes the House (house.gov) — Fayetteville-area veterans affected by the 2024 closure of the Fayetteville State Veterans Home may soon have a closer option for long-term care, as the U.S. House passed a bill to transfer land for a new state veterans' home in Harnett County. The proposed facility would sit about 15 miles from the original Fayetteville site, near Fort Bragg, restoring specialized care access for local veterans and families.
   

5. Bladen County to receive $26.6 million in PFAS settlement (bladenjournal.com) — Residents in the Fayetteville region should know that Bladen County will receive $26.6 million from DuPont and Chemours to upgrade water infrastructure after decades of PFAS contamination from the nearby Fayetteville Works plant. The broader $590 million settlement, which leaves existing cleanup orders in place, aims to secure cleaner drinking water for communities along the Cape Fear River, including those downstream of Fayetteville.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Sunday Blessings to you all.
    Today we celebrate: National Positive Thinking Day I celebrate all of you who in spite of the storms, encourage and uplift spirits to others. Today… (Nextdoor James Creek at Treyburn)
  • Hey Neighbors!
    First of all let me say this, Donovan is an amazing person. I made a post inquiring for someone to remove some items from my house… within 45 minutes… (Nextdoor The Knolls on Cliffdale)
  • Chick-fil-A posted a job opening for Front of House Team Member in Fayetteville. Apply here.
  • Burger King (Carrols) posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Fayetteville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fayetteville here.

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