Today
in Fayetteville
Tuesday, February 24th, 2026
Good morning, Fayetteville. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Retired Brig. Gen. Joseph L. Nagel, 91, of Fayetteville passed away on Feb. 17 after a 30-year Army career and active local involvement. His funeral Mass is scheduled for Monday, March 2 at 1 p.m. at St. Patrick's Catholic Church on Village Dr. CityView
- ➤ Cumberland County Animal Services reopened on Feb. 23 with limited adoptions by appointment at the shelter on Corporation Drive in Fayetteville. The shelter also resumed stray intake + scheduled owner surrenders during normal hours. The Fayetteville Observer
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Dank Burrito restaurant on the corner of Skibo and Raeford roads, which opened on April 1, 2025 by Army veteran owners, is now permanently closed since Feb. 10 though its website lists it as temporarily closed, and other locations remain open. The Fayetteville Observer
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A state task force is examining how big data centers share the cost of extra power as North Carolina faces rising energy demand & higher electricity bills. The report outlines proposals like load flexibility and self-supplied clean energy with decisions expected in the coming months. The Fayetteville Observer
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ UNC's basketball team won against Louisville at the Smith Center and sports reporter Rodd Baxley shared his take on the team's strong transition 3s (a move that may boost future offense). The Fayetteville Observer
- ➤ South View freshman Ivey Smith scored her first high school basket when Seventy-First JV's program provided support on the court plus demonstrated strong sportsmanship and inclusion at a recent game. The Fayetteville Observer
- ➤ Fayetteville State’s basketball team is headed to the CIAA Tournament in Baltimore today with a 14-game win streak, led by Larry Howell (CIAA Player of the Year) and Zeke Cannedy (Sixth Man of the Year) as the Broncos chase a second championship. The Fayetteville Observer
- ➤ Fayetteville high school sports are in focus as the 910Preps Athlete of the Week poll runs for performances from Feb. 16-21 + five wrestlers were crowned state champions while key basketball plays drove teams forward. Voting remains open until Thursday. The Fayetteville Observer
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The Love Experience with Rotimi Live
8-11 p.m. — 226 The Warehouse — Tickets available — Experience Rotimi's soulful tunes in an energetic atmosphere.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Harlem Globetrotters 100 Year Tour
7-8 p.m. — Crown Complex — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate a century of incredible tricks and fun with the Harlem Globetrotters.
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Celebration of Arts: A Day of Gratitude & PLUSH Awards
3-6 p.m. — Seven Horsemen Billiards — Ticketed entry — Celebrate artistic expression with live performances, awards, and community connection.
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