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Good morning to you Fayetteville! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How could Fayetteville's new streetlight plan affect your neighborhood bill?
  • Where to find every Halloween costume shop around Fayetteville now
  • How to reserve your seat for Dreamville's visit to FSU

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 85 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Thursday: Warm with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 89, low: 65. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 92 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Fayetteville weighs funding streetlights for unlit neighborhoods (fayobserver.com) — Fayetteville officials are weighing how to fund long-awaited streetlights in seven annexed neighborhoods that have never had lighting, raising safety and fairness concerns. Council members favor a plan where the city covers installation while residents pay ongoing utility costs, and staff will return with detailed options that could compete with other transportation priorities.
   

2. Spirit Halloween expands to 3 Cumberland County locations this season (fayobserver.com) — Fayetteville shoppers now have two Spirit Halloween stores, on Owen Drive and Ramsey Street, plus a new Spring Lake location opening later this month. All offer extended evening hours, while Party City inside Staples on Morganton Road provides year‑round costumes and party supplies after the standalone Skibo Road Party City closed in 2025.
   

3. J. Cole's Dreamville Creatives Coming to Fayetteville State University for The Fall-Off Magazine Conversation Live (foxy99.com) — Fayetteville State students and residents can hear directly from J. Cole's Dreamville creative team during a live conversation at Seabrook Auditorium on Wednesday, Sept. 23. The event will dig into Cole's Fayetteville roots, the making of The Fall-Off Magazine, and creative career paths, with time for audience questions and a focus on telling hometown stories.
   

4. Woodpeckers' playoff run brings excitement, business to downtown Fayetteville (cbs17.com) — Downtown Fayetteville is buzzing as the Woodpeckers play for a potential Carolina League championship at Segra Stadium, drawing thousands of fans. City leaders say the playoff run is exactly what they hoped for, boosting nearby restaurants and businesses while giving residents a chance to be part of local baseball history.
   

5. White coat ceremony marks milestone for Fayetteville medical school (fayobserver.com) — Fayetteville's new Methodist University Cape Fear Valley Health School of Medicine has celebrated its first white coat ceremony, welcoming 64 students who will train to serve this region. With a $65 million facility on Village Drive, leaders say the inaugural class will help shape a community‑focused medical program for southeastern North Carolina.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Thank to all for your reactions and advice for Harley, I am happy to say he has been re-homed to a wonderful woman Tika it was a pleasure to meet you and your mom.
    I am sad I miss him already but I know it was for his best interest. Harley would be happy to have kids around him that will be able to play with him. (Nextdoor Williamsburg Plantation)
  • We are missing our cat
    from Rayconda her name is Sylvia and she is chipped. Rayconda is near the new VA hospital On raeford rd. We just want her Home. (Nextdoor Rayconda)
  • Taco Bell posted a job opening for Overnight Team Member in Fayetteville. Apply here.
  • PNC posted a job opening for Lead Teller in Fayetteville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fayetteville here.

Ok Fayetteville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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