Today
in Fayetteville
Friday, April 24th, 2026
Good morning, Fayetteville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 24th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Sapper, an 8-year-old husky wearing a beret, was named the USO’s 2025 Canine Volunteer of the Year on April 21—recognizing his role in supporting 13,000 service members and families each month at the Fort Bragg USO Center. The Fayetteville Observer
- ➤ Historian Joann Adams, an E.E. Smith graduate (with original documents), called on City Council on April 6 to recognize South Side High School (a key institution for Black students during segregation). The Fayetteville Observer
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A new sober living home in Haymount (443 Rollingwood Circle) has drawn neighborhood opposition after residents said it violates zoning rules, and city officials sent a letter on April 1 to owner April Helene Iannazzone to work toward compliance. CityView
- ➤ Fayetteville Public Works Commission said that errant animals caused 222 non-major power outages in 2025, so officials are installing wildlife guards + other measures to reduce future incidents. CityView
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ After competing in game 1 yesterday, the No. 2 Tar Heels + Duke will meet again today at 6 p.m. on ACC Network Extra at Jack Coombs Field in Durham for game 2 of their three-game ACC series. The Fayetteville Observer
- ➤ UNC football announced Bobby Petrino as offensive coordinator under Bill Belichick; he met with reporters on April 23 and explained his run-first strategy to boost an offense that struggled last season, citing his success at Arkansas. The Fayetteville Observer
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Fantasia & Anthony Hamilton Concert
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Crown Coliseum — Tickets vary — Experience the soulful melodies of Grammy winner Anthony Hamilton as he performs new tunes and classic hits.
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Fayetteville Liberty vs Kissimmee Lambs
6-7 p.m. — Crown Coliseum — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an exciting live sports showdown as the Fayetteville Liberty take on the Kissimmee Lambs.
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2026 Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk
9 AM — Golfview Greenway Walking Trail — Check for registration fees — Participate in a community-focused 5K run and walk honoring local heroes.
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~ Thomas Edison
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