Today
in Fayetteville
Thursday, March 12th, 2026
Good morning, Fayetteville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Volunteers gathered at Fayetteville’s Crown Coliseum on Wednesday to pack meal kits for local children, organized by Second Harvest Food Bank as part of its ongoing child hunger initiative (the kits feature kid-friendly items like milk, cereal, and fruit cups) that will be distributed to schools across the Sandhills. ABC 11
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ After hundreds of community members attended a meeting on March 10 at South View High School, the school board reversed its plan to change E.E. Miller Elementary’s year-round calendar & reassign Ramsey Street High School students to a different building, addressing concerns for marginalized communities. The Fayetteville Observer
- ➤ The school board kept E.E. Miller on a year-round calendar and reversed demolition plans at Pauline Jones Elementary while continuing to debate closing Anne Chesnutt Middle and Manchester Elementary. The next meeting is scheduled for April 14. ABC 11
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ UNC basketball will play Clemson in the ACC Tournament tonight at 9:30 p.m. at Spectrum Center in Charlotte as the Tar Heels seek a win without injured freshman star Caleb Wilson. The Fayetteville Observer
- ➤ Fayetteville State alum Joshua Williams, a two-time champion with the Chiefs, signed a two-year deal with the Titans yesterday, returning home to play for the upcoming seasons (Jack Britt High School graduate). The Fayetteville Observer
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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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DC Heat vs Fayetteville Liberty
6-8 p.m. — Crown Coliseum — Ticket prices vary — Catch the excitement of live basketball action at the Crown Complex.
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