Cape Fear Valley Health's First Baby of 2026 Arrives
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Analeia Rhoads Simpson was born at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville at 4:17 a.m. on January 1, 2026, making her the first baby of the year at the hospital. She weighed 6 pounds 6 ounces and was in good health, with her family receiving a celebratory gift basket.
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