Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 29th of August.
Good morning, Fayetteville.
💼 Business
Labor Day sales are offering deep discounts on mattresses, appliances, cookware, furniture & home upgrades at retailers like Lowe’s, The Home Depot and Best Buy, running through Monday, Sep.
7. Shoppers in Fayetteville can save up to 70% while getting ready for fall.
A downtown Fayetteville cafe is preparing for a surge of customers ahead of J.
Cole's concert as the rapper's return has sparked local buzz. The business is adjusting hours + staffing to manage the expected crowds.
🎭 Culture
Fayetteville-raised rapper J.
Cole, who rose to fame between 2011 and 2014 with albums like Cole World: The Sideline Story, continues to honor his roots through community events (including album signings, meet-and-greets, and educational programs) that remind residents of his lasting impact.
🏈 Sports
UNC and TCU are set to face off in the Aer Lingus College Football Classic in Ireland today as they kick off the 2026 season with refreshed rosters (UNC debuts a new quarterback transferred from Wisconsin).
Experts predict TCU will lead by a touchdown.
South View lost 28-23 to Hoke County in a rainy Week 2 matchup on Friday, Aug.
28 as Hoke County's strong running game - led by coach Duran McLaurin - vaulted them ahead in a tightly fought contest. The Tigers’ comeback effort fell short.
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