Today
in Fayetteville
Thursday, May 21st, 2026
Good morning, Fayetteville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 21st of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Cape Fear Regional Theatre placed its final steel beam last Thursday, May 14, as the expansion project nears completion with plans to finish by end of 2026. The $23 to $25 million project will modernize the venue’s facilities & capacity, thanks to strong community and donor support. CityView
- ➤ Cape Fear Regional Theatre’s production Crowns — a gospel musical celebrating Black church culture — is extended through May 31 at its temporary location on Owen Drive after sold-out preview shows began on May 7. CityView
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Government offices in Fayetteville, Cumberland County, Hope Mills and Spring Lake will remain closed Monday, May 25 for Memorial Day; trash and yard waste collections as well as transit services are rescheduled, so residents should verify service times. The Fayetteville Observer
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Construction crews in Spring Lake are shifting work hours to beat summer heat by starting an hour early and taking 15- to 30-minute breaks during eight-hour shifts; they emphasize hydration using water and sports drinks to keep workers safe. ABC 11
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ County commissioners are considering redeveloping the former Gillespie Street parking lot into a 125-room upscale hotel with a restaurant + meeting space in downtown Fayetteville. A study presented on May 18 suggests the project could revive the vacant property, which has sat unused for over a year. 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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