Good morning, Fayetteville.

Fayetteville native J.

Cole returns to perform at the Crown Coliseum on Sept. 23 — the final U.S. stop on his Fall-Off Tour before he heads overseas, and he recently released an album that nods to his hometown.

Dave Matthews Band will begin its 41-date summer tour on May 8 in Texas and finish on Sept.

6 at Gorge Amphitheatre in Washington; Fayetteville fans can attend the performance at Truliant Amphitheater in Charlotte on May 16, with tickets starting at $228 available on StubHub.

A local group asked on Feb.

16 to rename Tolar Street to honor Archie Beebe, a man killed in 1867, but property owners disagreed so the request was denied and organizers must reapply using the same process if they wish to try again after five years.

Fayetteville officials are seeking a $25 million federal grant to revitalize Murchison Road by replacing 170 outdated public housing units with mixed income communities and providing relocation support to displaced residents — a move expected to attract further investment.

UNC center Henri Veesaar missed the game against Pitt due to illness and a lower-extremity issue but is getting better, with coach Hubert Davis noting improvement at practice.

UNC will assess his status later before today’s 7 p.m. NC State game.

Fayetteville high school sports are heating up as 910Preps released Athlete of the Week nominees for Feb.

9–14, highlighting wrestling and basketball achievements, with voting scheduled to close on Feb. 19 at 6 p.m. (nominations reflect standout regional performances).

UNC basketball dropped to No. 20 in the USA TODAY Sports Coaches poll after a loss at Miami and a 14-point win against Pitt without key player Caleb Wilson (with a fractured left hand), and the team faces N.C.

State today at 7 p.m. at the Lenovo Center.

Duke coach Jon Scheyer declined to revisit district attorney comments on an alleged punch after the UNC game, instead saying he supports his staff + focused on the team's 101-64 win over Syracuse.

Duke now looks ahead to face Michigan at Capital One Arena on Saturday, Feb. 21.

High School Musical Performance

7-9 p.m. — Cape Fear Regional Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Catch an exciting live rendition of the beloved musical favorite.

High School Musical Performance

2-3 p.m. — Cape Fear Regional Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an energetic rendition of a classic musical in Fayetteville.

Amy Grant Concert

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Crown Complex — Ticket prices vary — Experience the 40-year journey of Amy Grant from gospel roots to pop icon.

Fayetteville K-Pop Meetup & Hangout

4-7 p.m. — Matt Matt Boutique — Raffle tickets sold separately — Connect with fellow K-pop fans, shop local creators, and enjoy dances and raffles.

The Love Experience with Rotimi Live

8-11 p.m. — 226 The Warehouse — Tickets available — Experience Rotimi's soulful tunes in an energetic atmosphere.

Road to Boston 5k

1 PM — Picnic Area, 445 Treetop Dr, Fayetteville, NC — Entry fee supports USO — Lace up for a meaningful 5K while supporting service members and their families.

Sawyer Brown Concert

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Crown Complex — Tickets required — Enjoy an evening with the iconic country band Sawyer Brown as they deliver their classic hits.

3rd Annual Ville City Blues Festival

8-10 p.m. — Crown Complex — Check local listings for ticket prices — Experience an evening filled with soulful blues music featuring Lenny Williams.

Fayetteville Regional Science Olympiad

8 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Tony Rand Student Center — Free for participants — Experience a high-energy showcase of STEM learning, teamwork, and community involvement.