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in Fayetteville
Friday, March 13th, 2026
Good morning, Fayetteville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A beret-wearing husky named Sapper is nominated for USO’s Canine Volunteer of the Year and local residents can vote online before March 16. The pup is known for riding shotgun around Fayetteville and supporting military community events. The Fayetteville Observer
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Gilbert Theater’s first Play House production of Anne of Green Gables will be staged Saturday, Mar. 14 and Sunday, Mar. 15 at the Gilbert Theater with showtimes at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday and 3 p.m. on Sunday (tickets available online). Up & Coming Weekly
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Cumberland County School Board reversed campus consolidation decisions on Tuesday, March 10 by keeping E.E. Miller on its year-round schedule, halting demolition of Pauline Jones, and reassigning Ramsey Street and Alger B. Wilkins High School to other facilities (following community feedback) at South View High School. CityView
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ After UNC's 80-79 loss to Clemson today at Spectrum Center, injured freshman Caleb Wilson briefly addressed reporters in the locker room saying he felt 'pretty bad' but was trying to rally his teammates (after missing eight games due to injury). The Fayetteville Observer
- ➤ The Terry Sanford and Northern Guilford girls basketball teams faced off in the NCHSAA 6A state championship on Thursday, March 12 at LJVM Coliseum (Winston-Salem), with players on both sides delivering key plays throughout the game. The Fayetteville Observer
- ➤ UNC lost 80-79 to Clemson in the ACC tournament quarterfinal on March 12; the Tar Heels rallied with 30 points in the final minutes but could not overcome early second-half setbacks. 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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