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Greetings Fayetteville! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Headed out of town? See how police will watch your home
  • Meet the Fayetteville teen turning family talent into holiday music
  • How time in Fayetteville reshaped TY.REESE’s breakthrough debut album

Today's riddle: I used to work in a doughnut shop. 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Sunny and warmer, with a high of 72 and low of 43 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and warm, temps: high: 71, low: 47.
  • Friday: Areas of low clouds; cooler, with a high of 56 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Police offer house check program in Fayetteville, other safety tips ahead of holidays (abc11.com) — Fayetteville police are offering a free house check program for residents traveling during the holidays, with officers periodically checking homes while families are away. The department is also sharing practical safety tips for last‑minute shopping and online marketplace meetups, from parking in well‑lit areas to avoiding leaving gift boxes at the curb. Residents can sign up through the Fayetteville Police Department website.
   

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• North Carolina teen makes his mark in music with Christmas release (myfox8.com) — A 17-year-old Fayetteville native is building a music career with his holiday track “Christmas Songs,” co-written with his godfather and inspired by his musical family. While finishing high school and acting in a Cape Fear Regional Theatre production, he’s planning college and another release in early 2026, giving local listeners someone homegrown to root for.
   

• Kingsland Kingpen by TY.REESE (medium.com) — Hip-hop artist TY.REESE recalls how part of his debut album Kingsland Kingpen came together while he was living and recording in Fayetteville. The piece walks through his inspirations, struggles with housing and work, and the Southern sound that shaped key tracks. Fans also get insight into how Fayetteville listeners helped convince him to keep standout song “Scripted.”
   

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  • Good morning neighbors , well 3 days until Christmas.
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    Some days I give and some days my items have a price. This morning some food was picked up i didn't need. So as I cleaned my fridge I was getting… (Nextdoor Estates Dr)
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  • Opinion: Fayetteville wins $15M FEMA fight to fix bridges | Opinion... (X: fayobserver)
  • Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Fayetteville. Apply here.
  • Cumberland County Schools posted a job opening for 25/26 Custodian I 10 month (87.5) 322136 in Fayetteville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fayetteville here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Injured veteran gets home renovated, paid off for holidays (abc11.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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