Today
in Fayetteville
Sunday, May 3rd, 2026
Good morning, Fayetteville. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 3rd of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Four local Walmart stores will get upgrades in 2026 as part of a larger plan. The store at Skibo Road will begin remodeling this spring, while other stores in Hope Mills and Aberdeen will be updated later in the year (upgraded layouts, technology, and food options are included). The Fayetteville Observer
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Observer photographer Andrew Craft is digitizing old photo negatives to preserve local history as digital galleries are organized by date, theme, or event so readers can explore decades-old images online. The Fayetteville Observer
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Parents, educators, and community members urged the Cumberland County Board of Education on Wednesday, Apr. 29 to reconsider closing J.W. Coon Elementary School because small class sizes and personalized programs support student success. The board will vote on the closure on May 12. CityView
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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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No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
A friendship founded on business is better than a business founded on friendship.
~ John D. Rockefeller
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