Today
in Fayetteville
Saturday, January 10th, 2026
Good morning, Fayetteville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 10th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 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. The Fayetteville Observer
- ➤ 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. CityView
- ➤ 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. CityView
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ 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
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ 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. The Fayetteville Observer
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ 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. The Fayetteville Observer
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.
~ Winston Churchill
About Today in Fayetteville
Welcome to the Today in Fayetteville, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Fayetteville, North Carolina community. If you like the Today in Fayetteville, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Fayetteville.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Fayetteville and across North Carolina. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Today in Fayetteville
A free Fayetteville community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://todayinfayetteville.com/sitemap