Today
in Fayetteville
Wednesday, April 29th, 2026
Good morning, Fayetteville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 29th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ More than 120 volunteers worked at the Crown Complex this morning to pack 30,000 meals for students and senior organizations amid rising food insecurity. The Second Harvest Food Bank urged local support (boxes will soon be distributed to partner agencies). ABC 11
- ➤ Local venues in Cumberland County are hosting diverse Mother's Day celebrations on Sunday, May 10—ranging from tea parties and brunch buffets to carriage rides—while local boutiques offer unique gifts to honor moms. Families can choose the event that best fits their style of celebration. Up & Coming Weekly
- ➤ The Child Advocacy Center will host the Ultimate Lip Sync Showdown at the Crown Coliseum Ballroom on Saturday, May 2 — a family-friendly event with a 1 p.m. matinee for youth groups and a 7 p.m. performance by adult participants to raise funds. Up & Coming Weekly
- ➤ On May 16, Cape Fear Harley Davidson will host Cape Beard’s 14th Annual Pig Pickin’ fundraiser for local autism groups (the School of Hope and the Autism Society) from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; the event will feature $7 pulled pork plates, live music and kids' activities. Up & Coming Weekly
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Fayetteville and nearby communities have welcomed several new businesses—QDOBA (opened March 11), Kandle Queens (opened April 18), and Cleopatra Ink (opened March 24)—while Dutch Bros, The Back Nine, and a two-story Publix in Rockfish Village are set to open soon. Up & Coming Weekly
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Cumberland County Public Library is celebrating America’s 250th with free family activities and educational programs continuing through the summer at Headquarters Library (300 Maiden Ln). Supported by an America 250 NC grant, the events explore our local Revolutionary War heritage. Up & Coming Weekly
- ➤ Local venues in Spring Lake will host Kentucky Derby watch parties on Saturday, May 2 at 5 p.m. Guests will enjoy mint juleps plus Derby pie at Bunkers (125 Whispering Pines Drive) and Little Heathen’s Brewery (3266 Ray Rd) along with live race streaming and a hat contest for prizes. Up & Coming Weekly
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices in the Lower Atlantic region reached $3.82 per gallon on Monday as spring demand and the Iran war increased pressure on oil flows. Analysts warn prices could climb another 20 to 30 cents per gallon in coming weeks, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). The Fayetteville Observer
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ At a Monday hearing at Manchester Elementary in Spring Lake, community members and educators argued against closing the school (which enrolls 295 students) to avoid disrupting routines as the board’s closure process continues. A second hearing is scheduled today at J.W. Coon Elementary ahead of the May 12 vote. CityView
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Cumberland County commissioners voted Monday to ask state regulators to compel Chemours to update its PFAS corrective plan after residents reported bacterial growth in filters in Gray’s Creek, and county officials also hired Jymco Construction Co. for $5.9 million to build a new water distribution line. CityView
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Fayetteville’s food truck scene offers diverse tastes from Carolina Hibachi to R Burgerr, and hubs like Haymount Truck Stop and The Hive of Hope Mills that opened in April provide dining, live music + community events for locals. Up & Coming Weekly
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ In North Carolina, leaders eased zoning rules (streamlining permits) to boost housing supply, a move expected to slow price increases as new home construction outpaces many states. The reforms aim to help young buyers and older residents secure or keep homes. Up & Coming Weekly
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Cape Fear girls soccer upset Terry Sanford with a 2 to 1 win at Armstrong Field, tying for first in the Tri County conference. The Fayetteville Observer
- ➤ UNC basketball guard Isaiah Denis returns for his sophomore season under coach Michael Malone, saying he is confident and ready to earn a regular spot after overcoming an injury last year. The 20-year-old from Charlotte aims to showcase his improved game in practice this season. 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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Fayetteville Rockstar Connect Networking Event
6-8 p.m. — World of Beer — Free entry — Enjoy casual networking over cold brews and meaningful conversations with community movers and shakers.
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