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🌱 How a TV Troubleshooter pushed a Fayetteville blinds company to act

Fayetteville, North Carolina Patch AM: a 5 min read

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

In today's newsletter:

  • How a TV Troubleshooter pushed a Fayetteville blinds company to act
  • Why Fayetteville’s nearly finished Fire Station 4 must now be demolished
  • What nuclear microreactors at Fort Bragg could mean for Fayetteville

Also on today's calendar: Fayetteville State Broncos vs. Shaw University Bears and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid; heavy p.m. t-storms, with a high of 88 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Humid with heavy t-storms, temps: high: 86, low: 71.
  • Saturday: Humid; heavy p.m. t-storms, with a high of 82 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Fayetteville window treatments get done after Troubleshooter steps in (abc11.com) — Several Fayetteville residents say they waited months or years for window treatments from local company Blinds Plus, despite paying thousands of dollars up front. After WTVD Troubleshooter Diane Wilson contacted the owner, one customer received a full refund of more than $5,400, others finally had their jobs completed, and additional unresolved cases are now being addressed.
   

2. Millions spent, but Fayetteville fire station must be torn down and rebuilt (cbs17.com) — Fayetteville’s new Fire Station 4 on Bragg Boulevard will be demolished and completely rebuilt after engineers found serious structural problems in its walls, roof, and foundation, despite $7.6 million already spent. City Council voted unanimously to tear it down this fall and redirect remaining bond funds toward a safer replacement station intended to improve response times for thousands of nearby homes.
   

3. Fort Bragg tapped for next-generation nuclear power program (fayobserver.com) — Fort Bragg has been chosen as one of five Army bases to host new nuclear microreactors, with vendor Antares planning to install three compact units on post. Army officials, responding to questions from The Fayetteville Observer, stress the reactors’ safety, their role in keeping power on during grid failures, and the potential for local construction and electrical jobs.
   

4. Fallen Airman Malachi Robinson gets hero homecoming in Fayetteville: 'We've lost another one' (abc11.com) — Fayetteville residents gathered at Fayetteville Regional Airport to honor Airman First Class Malachi Robinson as his body returned home after a fatal swimming accident in Italy. Patriot Guard Riders and community members stood in tribute while military leaders expressed condolences and support for his family and fellow Airmen during the ongoing investigation.
   

5. Woodpeckers Keep Rolling with Doubleheader Sweep of Salem (mlb.com) — Fayetteville baseball fans just watched the Woodpeckers extend their franchise-record winning streak to nine games with a doubleheader sweep of Salem at Segra Stadium. Strong hitting in Game 1 and clutch pitching in Game 2 have pushed Fayetteville 6.5 games ahead in the division with only ten regular-season games left.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday August 27
  • Women's Tennis vs South View
    Cumberland County Schools 7403 Rockfish Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28306, USA
    4:00 pm
  • Volleyball vs New Hanover
    Cumberland County Schools 7403 Rockfish Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28306, USA
    4:30 pm
  • JV Football vs Hoggard
    Cumberland County Schools 7403 Rockfish Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28306, USA
    6:30 pm
    • Friday August 28
  • VAR Football @ Hoggard
    Cumberland County Schools 4305 Shipyard Blvd, Wilmington, NC 28403, USA
    7:00 pm
    • Sunday August 30
  • Mysti Mayhem →
    Dirtbag Ales Brewery & Taproom, 5435 Corporation Dr, Hope Mills
    12:30 pm
    • Saturday September 5
  • UNC Pembroke Braves at Fayetteville State University Broncos Football →
    Luther "Nick" Jeralds Stadium, 1401 Murchison Rd, Fayetteville
    6:00 pm
    • Saturday September 12
  • Cars and Coffee – Fayetteville, NC →
    Millstone 14, 3400 Footbridge Ln, Fayetteville
    9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Has anybody seen my dog?
    Someone left the door open and we think se rant out because we can’t find her. Please text or call 910-354-5404 if you see her. It’s my son’s dogs… (Nextdoor Lafayette Village)
  • Pick of the litter!
    We have several adorable kittens in need of a loving home. Please call or text to arrange a time to come by and see the kittens and see if one might… (Nextdoor Cottonade)
  • City of Fayetteville North Carolina posted a job opening for Recreation Assistant - Tennis in Fayetteville. Apply here.
  • Cumberland County Schools posted a job opening for 26/27 Custodian II 424121 in Fayetteville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fayetteville here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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