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in Fayetteville
Friday, May 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Fayetteville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 22nd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Army Special Operations Command held its annual Remembrance Day ceremony at Memorial Plaza on Thursday, honoring fallen service members with bagpipes and offering Gold Star families like those of 1st Lt. Upright and Spc. Pelham a chance to reflect. ABC 11
- ➤ Fort Bragg features many roads and buildings named after soldiers killed in action, including Bryant Hall and the SSG Kyu H. Chay Youth Activity Center (honoring fallen heroes) that remind residents of the military legacy. The Fayetteville Observer
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On April 26, 2026, firefighters rescued five guests during a hotel fire at Extended Stay Suites on Sycamore Dairy Road; police and community partners + local restaurants provided shelter, food and transportation for 94 occupants. The Fayetteville Observer
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Fayetteville’s Museum of the Cape Fear Historical Complex will open the traveling exhibit 'When Are We US? Becoming American' on June 5 as part of America 250 NC. It is free to visit until June 12 and explores identity and citizenship through documents, photos, and recordings. ABC 11
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ County officials pressed school leaders on construction timelines and funding during Tuesday’s meeting, following recent school closures. They discussed scheduling major maintenance, renovations, and future construction projects as part of a multi-million dollar facilities overhaul. CityView
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Col. Brian K. Steinke took command of the 43rd Air Mobility Operations Group at Pope Army Airfield yesterday, replacing Col. Allen C. Morris Jr. who now leads the 305th Air Mobility Wing in New Jersey while the unit continues to support rapid deployments from Fort Bragg. The Fayetteville Observer
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ At Polaris Wellness Hub, founded in Fayetteville in 2025, Latina coach Andrea Jeffcoat leads mindful movement classes that help residents reconnect with their inner selves (merging physical exercise with emotional balance). CityView
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Elliott Avent, who led the team for 30 years—guiding them to over 1,100 wins—will retire at season’s end. The Wolfpack will learn their NCAA Tournament fate on Monday, May 25. 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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Father's Day Round-Up at Sweet Valley Ranch
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Sweet Valley Ranch — General Admission — Celebrate dads with dinosaurs, farm fun, and delicious bites.
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