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in Fayetteville
Saturday, May 9th, 2026
Good morning, Fayetteville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 9th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Clara Moffitt Howell Moorman, a beloved Fayetteville teacher and Florida State homecoming queen, passed peacefully on April 2 at age 97; a celebration of her life is scheduled for Wednesday, May 13 at Highland Country Club (donations in her memory may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society). CityView
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ EveryPlate meal kit service now offers new customers a first box for $2.99 per meal in Fayetteville. It delivers fresh, preportioned ingredients with simple six-step recipes that take about 30 minutes + includes a 10% discount on the first month. The Fayetteville Observer
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Fayetteville City Council voted 8-0 to let staff study the feasibility of a downtown convention center as Mayor Colvin said the project will boost economic growth near Segra Stadium. Staff will determine costs and locations before any decisions move forward (including review of other downtown proposals). CityView
- ➤ Fort Bragg leaders detailed multiple upcoming projects to improve roads, housing, a potential high school, and a pilot campus dining venue next to Allbritton Middle School. The projects, including an All American Parkway rebuild after the Fourth of July weekend and barracks renovations, aim to boost quality of life for over 80,000 military families. The Fayetteville Observer
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Fayetteville native Chip Beck was inducted into the N.C. Sports Hall of Fame on May 1 at the Sheraton Greensboro at Four Seasons+ his family attended the ceremony to honor his long sports career. 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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Breakthrough Basketball Essential Skills Camp
June 3-5 — Freedom Courts Sports Complex — $97 fee for observing coaches — Enhance your basketball skills with high-intensity drills focusing on scoring moves and decision making.
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