Good morning, Fayetteville.

New businesses are opening in Fayetteville, including an outdoor food truck hub near FSU (The Shoe), Blanc Coffee Roasters’ larger space in downtown, Bulavard Kava Lounge on Yadkin Rd, and The Vendor Loft in Hope Mills.

A Texas Roadhouse will soon join the Sandhills Gateway development.

Girls A.L.I.V.E. expands its inclusive program in Fayetteville to support neurodivergent girls (ages 10 to 18) through art sessions, friendship bracelets, and museum visits after a July 25 interest meeting showed strong local demand; organizers are building partnerships for future events.

On Saturday, Sept. 5, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., The Hive of Hope Mills at 3414 Bullard Street in Hope Mills will host a car and motorcycle show raising autism awareness (and promoting inclusive play for local families).

Sound Sensory Therapeutic Playhouse co-hosts this free event.

Fayetteville residents who paid for window treatments received refunds or had work completed after Troubleshooter Diane Wilson intervened at Blinds Plus — some waited months and even years for service.

The company is addressing two additional pending cases.

The Greater Fayetteville Chamber moved to a larger office at 1636 Skibo Rd on Tuesday, Aug.

25, expanding from 1,400 sqft to 3,600 sqft. It also launched a Business Training Center with two classrooms and will relaunch its Fayetteville Young Professionals program on Thursday, Oct. 22.

The 2026 Running Water Powwow will celebrate Native traditions — with dance, drumming and cultural activities — this Friday, Sept.

4 and Saturday, Sept. 5 at 200 Indian Drive in Fayetteville; admission is $10.

The Lafayette Society will host its Fall 2026 Lecture on the Liberty Point Resolves on Sept.

8 at noon in the multipurpose room of Tony Rand Student Center at Fayetteville Technical Community College featuring speakers Joseph Westendorf + Frank Boring as they explore local Revolutionary history and community preservation.

Quincei Lovejoy, a 36-year-old financial planning manager — a local parent — is running for one of three Cumberland County Board of Education seats.

She plans to challenge established practices by focusing on special education and school safety ahead of the November 3 election.

Kids and families in Spring Lake can join Jam Sessions at the recreation center (245 Ruth St.) every Friday from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. to explore music and art with faith-based mentorship led by Kenneth Hill, with local performances scheduled through November.

Fayetteville Public Works Commission celebrated completion of the Gray’s Creek Water Main Extension Project on Aug.

14 when state Senator Tom McInnis and Representative Diane Wheatley visited Alderman Road Elementary School. The project now connects local schools and residents to a quality water system with $12 million in state funding.

Former Hope Mills Commissioner Jerry Legge died at 82 on Aug.

23 after serving the town for over 30 years in civic roles including youth sports; visitation is 6-8 p.m. on Aug. 27 and his funeral is set for 1 p.m. on Aug. 28 at Reeves Funeral Home.

A new dining guide lists Fayetteville sports bars that offer big screens + game-day menus, including venues like Kickback Jack's and Mac's Speed Shop where locals can gather for fall football season.

Due to inclement weather, Cape Fear rescheduled its Week 2 high school football game and will host Seventy-First this Thursday at 7 p.m. at the 910Preps Game of the Week.