Good morning, Fayetteville.

Fayetteville residents are invited to help decide the best cup of coffee among 31 shops in Cumberland County—both chain and locally owned—with the winner to be announced on Sept.

29, National Coffee Day.

Bounty Farmhouse Kitchen & Tap will open at 10:30 a.m. Sept 22 at 4150 Sycamore Dairy Road in the former Mash House Brewing Company space—serving upscale Southern comfort food and in-house brews made with local ingredients.

Owner Chris Beal plans to source meat from his family farm in Chatham County to bring a pasture-to-plate dining experience to Fayetteville.

Descendants of Easy Company veterans held their 79th reunion in Fayetteville and Fort Bragg on September 18-19 to honor the legacy of WWII servicemen who inspired the Band of Brothers book and HBO series — family members shared personal stories and celebrated their relatives' sacrifice.

Regional gas prices in the Lower Atlantic region dropped last week to an average of $2.89 per gallon on Monday—down from $2.95, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

The prices held about 8.8% below the national average, with levels as low as $2.86 per gallon noted on May 12.

Courtney Banks-McLaughlin, a longtime city council member and entrepreneur, announced her run for Fayetteville mayor and said she will focus on safe neighborhoods, better water systems, and careful oversight of projects—details she shared in her campaign.

She will work with local and county partners—aiming to secure funds and manage city improvements for all residents.

The UNC football team played UCF on Saturday, Sept.

20 at 3:30 p.m. on FOX from the Acrisure Bounce House in Orlando—after back-to-back wins, the Tar Heels looked to build momentum before their ACC game against Clemson on Oct. 4.

NC State football lost to Duke 45—33 at Wallace Wade Stadium on Sept.

20; head coach Dave Doeren said turnovers and special teams mistakes hurt the team and that the Wolfpack will face Virginia Tech on Sept. 27 to improve their play.

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.

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.

Nurse John Live

7-8:30 p.m. — Crown Theatre - The Crown Center — Tickets from $78 — Experience the unforgettable performance by Nurse John in Fayetteville.

Crowder & Passion Music Concert

7:00 – 8:30 PM — Crown Complex — Ticket prices vary — Experience an uplifting evening with popular worship leaders and music from Passion City Church.

The Pink Walk: Walk It Out for Breast Cancer

8 AM – 1 PM — The Gathering Place — Vendor spots available — Celebrate breast cancer awareness with a day of walking, community, and empowerment.