Today
in Fayetteville
Sunday, August 31st, 2025
Good morning, Fayetteville. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 31st of August.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Jobless claims in North Carolina dropped to 3,076 for the week ending August 23, down from 3,192 the week before, the U.S. Department of Labor said on Thursday — weekly claims nationally also fell to 229,000 from 234,000 on a seasonally adjusted basis. The Fayetteville Observer
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Seventy-First ATH bounced back at home Friday to secure a win over Cape Fear. Standout players Shon Pone and R’umanii Watson praised the team’s performance and discussed their key roles in the victory. The Fayetteville Observer
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Hanging with the Highlands
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. — Sweet Valley Ranch — Ticket required — Experience a gentle giant encounter with friendly Highland cows in a scenic farm setting.
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Cumberland County Fair on September 3rd
5-6:30 p.m. — Crown Complex — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy the festive atmosphere of the Cumberland County Fair with live performances and community fun.
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Around the World Run
12:00 AM – 11:59 PM — Cape Fear Botanical Garden — Cost not specified — Celebrate diverse cultures through a community-centric running event.
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Cumberland County Fair 2025
1-2:30 p.m. — Crown Complex — Ticket prices vary — Experience local festivities at the Cumberland County Fair in Fayetteville.
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The Perfect Pairing: Charcuterie Workshop
1-2:30 p.m. — Grapes & Hops-Craft Beer & Wine — Included in ticket — Craft a personalized charcuterie board while enjoying expertly curated wine pairings.
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Fall Run Iron Mike Run 5K Run/Walk 2025
4 AM – 2 PM — 300 Bragg Blvd, Fayetteville, NC — Registration details available — Participate in a community-building fitness event while raising funds for future chapter activities.
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Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2025
2:30-3:30 p.m. — E Melvin Honeycutt Elementary — Registration fee applies — Engage children in a healthy running program tailored for pre-K through 8th grade.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The reason to win the game is so that you can be free of it.
~ Naval Ravikant
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