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in Fayetteville
Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026
Good morning, Fayetteville. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 3rd of March.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Cumberland County Schools is proposing to add five instructional days to the 2026-27 school year and rebalance high school semesters. Classes will begin on Aug. 24 and end on May 28, and teacher telework+early-release days will be rescheduled pending final board approval. CityView
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Hope Mills approved a $2.36M upgrade plan for Lake Park with parking, playground, boat ramp, gazebo, and restrooms after a Feb. 16 update. The board also scheduled repairs on a basketball court, renamed Pinecrest Drive to Suncrest Drive, and received a clean fiscal audit report. CityView
- ➤ Fayetteville families with ties to Fort Bragg share mixed views on the Iran conflict while the base remains on threat condition Bravo — car inspections and visitor passes are still required. Local military personnel and veterans stress preparedness as tensions abroad continue. ABC 11
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ UNC's basketball team enters the final week of the season with a home game against Clemson today at 7 p.m. on ESPN after moving up to No. 18 in the USA TODAY Sports Coaches poll and winning four of their last five games without injured Caleb Wilson. The Fayetteville Observer
- ➤ Thirteen local high school softball players are in the running for Fans' Choice Player of the Year as sports fans cast votes online; voting ends at 8 a.m. Tuesday, March 10 (coaches and parents may submit headshots). The Fayetteville Observer
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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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North Carolina Home Expo
12 PM – 4 PM — Crown Coliseum — Free admission — Explore a variety of home improvement ideas and exclusive savings at this community-focused expo.
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