Today
in Fayetteville
Tuesday, May 12th, 2026
Good morning, Fayetteville. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 12th of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Fayetteville leaders plan to launch 910 Future Fest to coincide with J. Cole's Sept. 23 concert at Crown Coliseum and the International Folk Festival on Sept. 25-26, aiming to boost youth engagement with a career day and pop-up shops downtown as the council reviews a funding request up to $350k. The Fayetteville Observer
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Fort Bragg soldier Sgt. Alejandro D. Rodriguez (528th Sustainment Brigade) received the Army's Soldier's Medal on April 17 at his brigade headquarters after rescuing a fellow soldier from rough ocean conditions in Puerto Rico more than four years ago. The Fayetteville Observer
- ➤ Fayetteville is seeking an experienced team to develop a mixed-use project on 41 parcels near downtown. The submission deadline is July 1, and a virtual information meeting is set for 10:00 a.m. May 15 (details available on the city website). The Fayetteville Observer
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Nominees for the 910Preps Athlete of the Week poll for May 4 through 9 have been revealed after a strong start in high school postseason sports; local track, baseball, and softball stars from Fayetteville and Cumberland County are in the running, and fans can nominate their pick by sending a headshot photo. The Fayetteville Observer
- ➤ The 64-team NCAA Softball Regionals will begin on Friday, May 15 with 16 double-elimination tournaments hosted by top teams in cities like Tuscaloosa, Norman, Austin and Fayetteville; tickets for individual games, day passes or full-session passes are available now. The Fayetteville Observer
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The reward for conformity is that everyone likes you but yourself.
~ Rita Mae Brown
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