Good morning, Fayetteville.

Redeploying American Veterans plans to build a tiny home village for unhoused veterans in Fayetteville with wraparound services such as mental health care and job training; City Council is working on zoning and land opportunities for one of two city-owned sites + county support.

Fayetteville’s annual MLK parade is postponed due to conflicting committee explanations — some citing safety and others pointing to planning challenges.

Originally set for Jan. 17, the event has no new date yet.

Jerome T. Scott (The Insurance Guy) will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at 11 a.m. on Feb.

12 at Cape Fear Botanical Garden during the Fayetteville-Cumberland Human Relations awards, recognizing his leadership in uniting groups and promoting inclusion.

Unemployment claims in NC increased from 1,921 to 3,039 for the week ending Jan.

3, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Nationally, jobless claims rose by 8,000 to 208,000, indicating an overall uptick in filings.

The Fayetteville Observer received over 300 reader responses on Jan.

9 naming 20 hidden gem eateries and food trucks that offer diverse dishes — from Thai and Puerto Rican to Southern soul food — to encourage locals to explore lesser-known dining options.

UNC basketball returns home after a week-long break to face Wake Forest today at the Smith Center at 6 p.m. The Tar Heels seek win No.500 with a predicted 83-67 score and rely on Jarin Stevenson to help rebound from a tough loss.