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Good day Fayetteville! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Fayetteville PWC turned a complex water issue into an award-winner
  • What Fayetteville residents are saying about missing DoorDash and Uber Eats orders
  • How new VA suicide-prevention grants could help Fayetteville-area veterans soon

Also on today's calendar: Stoney Point Trail of Terror and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 89 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and hot, temps: high: 92, low: 69.
  • Saturday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 86 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Fayetteville PWC wins NC3C Excellence In Communications Award (bizfayetteville.com) — Fayetteville's Public Works Commission has earned a statewide communications award for its campaign explaining Fuquay-Varina's proposed 2025 water transfer and how it could affect local resources. The effort drew hundreds of residents to public hearings and reached thousands more online, aiming to give Fayetteville customers clear information and ways to participate in the state's decision-making process.
   

2. Fayetteville, NC, Alleged Food Theft Has Residents Discussing DoorDash and Uber Eats (newsbreak.com) — A Facebook group discussion among Fayetteville residents about an alleged food delivery theft has sparked broader conversation about how DoorDash, Uber Eats, and similar services handle orders. Locals shared their own missing-order stories, questioned restaurant verification steps, and discussed photo requirements and complaint procedures, though no company or law-enforcement confirmations were included.
   

3. VA awards $1,557,692 to organizations working to strengthen community-based suicide prevention efforts in North Carolina (va.gov) — Veterans and families in Fayetteville should know that the VA is directing more than $1.5 million to North Carolina organizations focused on suicide prevention, with leadership from the Fayetteville NC VA Coastal Healthcare System. These SSG Fox grants will expand community-based mental health support and help connect at-risk veterans—especially those not already in VA care—to lifesaving services close to home.
   

4. Congress Clears Fort Bragg Land Transfer For New Veterans Home (jocoreport.com) — A new state veterans home is moving closer to reality for former residents of the closed Fayetteville State Veterans Home, after Congress approved transferring 20 acres near Fort Bragg to North Carolina. With $40 million in state funding already authorized, the project aims to restore long-term housing and care options for veterans from Fayetteville and surrounding communities.
   

5. How North Carolina ranks among the best foodie cities in America: Study (wxii12.com) — Fayetteville ranks last among North Carolina cities and 147th nationally in a new WalletHub study of "foodie" cities, which weighs restaurant quality, diversity, and affordability. While Charlotte and Raleigh score higher overall, Fayetteville and nearby Winston-Salem lag in diversity and accessibility, offering context for how local dining options compare across the state.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • MEET STEPHINE
    Stephine is a beautiful 2-year-old St. Bernard who came to us as a stray and is now looking for the right place to call home. Stephine is well… (Nextdoor Southland Pines)
  • Anyone interested in some free clippings of wandering jew ?
    This is one of my favorite plants. It's low maintenance, comes back every year, and blooms pretty bright flowers. I am thinning out my flower bed and… (Nextdoor Summerhill)
  • Pizza Hut - Flynn Group posted a job opening for Team Member in Fayetteville. Apply here.
  • Sam's Club posted a job opening for Cafe Associate 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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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