Today
in Fayetteville
Saturday, May 16th, 2026
Good morning, Fayetteville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 16th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ At Fort Bragg, 7,500 combat boots (each with a photo and military ID) honored fallen soldiers lost in combat since Sept. 11, 2001 on Friday morning, while Sgt. Brady Callahan placed a special boot to honor his father and volunteers arranged the display for public reflection. ABC 11
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Cape Fear Regional Theatre in Haymount raised its final beam on Thursday, May 14, marking a key milestone in the ongoing renovation; local officials and guests (including Mayor Pro Tem Derrick Thompson) celebrated the event. The Fayetteville Observer
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Cumberland County Schools approved a $1.07 million contract Tuesday to fund 14 school nurses for the 2026–27 school year, renewing its partnership with the County Department of Public Health to improve student access amid staffing shortages. CityView
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ A local family review found that Green Chef meal kits (costing $13.99 per serving) deliver healthy, organic ingredients in generous portions that even a toddler enjoys, though cooks may need extra time for some recipes so families can balance convenience with cost. The Fayetteville Observer
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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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PokeKon Fest
10 AM – 1 PM — Crown Coliseum — $20 — Experience the ultimate one-day Pokemon collector's convention in Fayetteville.
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