Today
in Fayetteville
Thursday, March 5th, 2026
Good morning, Fayetteville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of March.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Lynyrd Skynyrd and Foreigner are co-headlining the summer 'Double Trouble Double Vision Tour' (23 dates) with a stop in Charlotte (July 24) where tickets start at $47. Fans in Fayetteville can join when the tour runs from July 17 to Aug. 29. The Fayetteville Observer
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, the Cumberland County Board of Education's Auxiliary Services Committee voted to recommend reversing four major decisions made on Feb. 9 — ending year-round at E.E. Miller, demolishing Pauline Jones, and relocating Ramsey Street and Alger B. Wilkins — and the full board will review these proposals soon. CityView
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Townsend, founder of Townsend Real Estate, received the Realtor’s Cup at the Greater Fayetteville Chamber Annual Awards held at Cape Fear Valley Health Center today—recognized by over 400 local business leaders for four decades of service to the community. CityView
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Terry Sanford girls basketball won their second NCHSAA 6A East Regional Finals in three seasons after beating Seventy-First 62-51. A post-game presser detailed the team’s performance. The Fayetteville Observer
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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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Easter Celebration at Sweet Valley Ranch
10 AM – 4 PM — Sweet Valley Ranch — Family-friendly fun — Celebrate Easter with egg hunts, farm animals, and delicious treats.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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