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🌱 What Fayetteville State must do today to upset Virginia Union

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Coffee in hand, Fayetteville? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Fayetteville State must do today to upset Virginia Union
  • What Fayetteville police say really happened at Skibo Road Golden Corral
  • How Hope Mills' new growth plan could reshape areas near Fayetteville

Also on today's calendar: Messy Monday - NC and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 80 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Sunday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 82, low: 54.
  • Monday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 83 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Broncos Return Home for CIAA Showdown With Virginia Union (fsubroncos.com) — Fayetteville State fans can pack Luther "Nick" Jeralds Stadium today as the Broncos host CIAA favorite Virginia Union in a key early-season showdown. The preview breaks down FSU's offensive leaders, defensive standouts, and what must go right—stopping the run, protecting QB Jamir Dismukes, and finishing red-zone drives—for Fayetteville's home team to grab a statement win.
   

2. Deadly Golden Corral fight in Fayetteville: Man arrested after woman killed, police say (wxii12.com) — Fayetteville residents are being asked for tips after police arrested a 26-year-old man on an involuntary manslaughter charge in connection with an 86-year-old woman's death during a fight at the Skibo Road Golden Corral. Investigators say Marie Rozier died from blunt force trauma and have ruled the case a homicide, while emphasizing that no shots were actually fired during the chaotic incident.
   

3. New Hope Mills plan adopts blueprint for growth, development (fayobserver.com) — A new Hope Mills Area Land Use Plan will shape growth just south and southwest of Fayetteville, including parts of the city's municipal influence area and nearby Gates Four. The blueprint emphasizes mostly residential neighborhoods, targeted commercial and industrial hubs along I-295 and I-95, and a new Hope Mills town center, potentially affecting commuting, development, and business opportunities for many Cumberland County residents.
   

4. Podcast: Courts, Settlements and Capacity Bets (chemicalprocessing.com) — North Carolina has reached a $455 million settlement with Chemours, DuPont and Corteva over PFAS contamination tied partly to Chemours' Fayetteville Works facility and nearby communities. Payments will be spread over 15 years, with most funds addressing site-related pollution and a smaller share covering other alleged PFAS sources, signaling ongoing legal and cleanup efforts around chemical safety in the region.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Good evening neighbors, im looking for a position at a automotive or diesel shop.
    I just had my 3rd child and need a steady paying job. Ive been doing good all summer with my landscaping business but i know that it will all come to… (Nextdoor Pamalee)
  • Hello 😺
    I am currently trying to help the stray cats in the neighborhood - I've applied for a program to get them fixed and vaccinated for only $25 per cat… (Nextdoor Arran Lakes West)
  • Hexion, Inc. posted a job opening for Shipping Leader in Fayetteville. Apply here.
  • Keeco, LLC posted a job opening for Production Scheduler 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: David (Thank you Thomas F. for sending it in!)
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