🌱 What Goodyear’s possible Fayetteville plant closure could mean for 2,100 workers
Fayetteville, North Carolina Patch AM: a 5 min readMorning Fayetteville! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What Goodyear’s possible Fayetteville plant closure could mean for 2,100 workers
- How will $650,000 in Market House upgrades change downtown Fayetteville?
- See how Fayetteville honored 30 local students heading into Army service
Also on today's calendar: Paddy's Comedy Club presents J.R. Brow and Tyrone Burston and 4 more events.
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 79 and low of 58 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 72, low: 47.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 55 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Goodyear may close Fayetteville plant, putting thousands of jobs at risk (fayobserver.com) — Goodyear is considering closing its Fayetteville tire plant, a move that could eliminate more than 2,100 local jobs at one of Cumberland County’s largest employers. Company officials cite weak demand and higher costs, while union leaders representing about 2,000 workers await more details as discussions with United Steelworkers continue. 
2. Fayetteville approves nearly $650,000 in upgrades around historic Market House (cbs17.com) — Fayetteville is investing nearly $650,000 to make the historic downtown Market House area safer and more accessible for pedestrians, with construction expected to start this summer. The project will upgrade crosswalks, pedestrian islands, signage, striping, and the brick platform while keeping traffic flowing around the busy roundabout. City leaders say it’s another step in repurposing the landmark and better sharing its complex history.
3. Our Community Salutes: 30 Future Soldiers sworn in at Fayetteville (einpresswire.com) — Thirty local high school seniors were formally sworn into the U.S. Army during an Our Community Salutes ceremony in Fayetteville, highlighted by the 82nd Airborne Chorus and remarks from military, civic, and national leaders. Families gathered as Brig. Gen. Fred Hockett administered the oath, with Fayetteville Mayor Mitch Colvin and retired Gen. Kevin Vereen underscoring the community’s strong support for these future Soldiers.
4. Gray's Creek uses strategic approach vs. South View in third-round playoff win (fayobserver.com) — Gray’s Creek and South View, two Fayetteville softball powers, squared off Tuesday with Gray’s Creek advancing to the 6A Elite Eight after a 4-1 win. Junior pitcher Hailey McFarley dominated while the Bears’ bold strategy of repeatedly walking South View star Jordynn Parnell paid off, avenging an earlier-season loss and keeping Gray’s Creek’s playoff run alive.
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You Are Our Sunshine ~ Appreciation Event →
Kiwanis Recreation Center and Honeycutt Park, 352 Devers St, Fayetteville
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Thursday May 14
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Other local events
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Cumberland Academy Phoenex Flex
Cumberland County Schools Fayetteville, NC 28306
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Paddy's Comedy Club presents J.R. Brow and Tyrone Burston →
Paddy's Irish Public House, 2606 Raeford Rd Suite B, Fayetteville
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Go Topless Day - Ville City Jeeps 2026 →
FTCC Trojan Field at J P Riddle Stadium, 2823 Legion Rd, Fayetteville
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Conscious Bites: The Reason →
Ameri Health Caritas, 4101 Raeford Rd, Fayetteville
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True Crime Tour of Fayetteville →
Winterbloom Tea, 238 Hay St, Fayetteville
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Mimosa Takeover →
The Sip Room, 106 Hay St, Fayetteville
1:00 pm
Thursday May 14
Saturday May 16
Sunday May 17
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Reading EOG
New Century International Elementary 7465 Century Circle, Fayetteville, NC 28306
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Cumberland Academy Phoenex Flex
Cumberland County Schools Fayetteville, NC 28306
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Veterans Career Fair →
Fayetteville tech, Hull Rd, Fayetteville
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Kayaking 101 →
Lake Rim Boating & Fishing Access, 2214 Tar Kiln Dr, Fayetteville
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Get Creative with LEGOs →
Spring Lake Public Library, 101 Laketree Blvd, Spring Lake
2:00 pm
Wednesday May 13
Thursday May 14
Friday May 15
Saturday May 16
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