Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 23rd of September.
Good morning, Fayetteville.
🏘️ Community
Retired Gen. William 'Buck' Kernan—a decorated Vietnam veteran and former 18th Airborne Corps commander—died at his home in Pinehurst on Sept.
2 and will be honored with a celebration of life on Oct. 4 at 4 p.m. at the Airborne & Special Operations Museum in downtown Fayetteville.
🏛️ Government
Fayetteville officials announced an update to the playground at the Dorothy D.
Gilmore Adaptive Recreation Center to install new accessible equipment. The project will replace outdated facilities — including a wheelchair merry-go-round and ramp access — and is expected to finish by mid-November using $206,204 in city funds.
Deno Hondros, a realtor and two-term council member, is running for reelection in District 9.
He has served on key committees — including public safety and infrastructure—and says his experience makes him the best candidate for the council.
🏈 Sports
UNC football struggled early in the season with blowout losses including a 34-9 defeat at UCF as coach Bill Belichick said the team will work to fix key errors—aiming for improvement.
With challenging ACC matchups ahead including contests with Stanford and Wake Forest, the Tar Heels must win four more games to become bowl eligible.
🎉 Fayetteville Events
Submit an event →
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.
🏠 Fayetteville Real Estate
Submit a listing →
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
💼 Fayetteville Job Board
Submit a job →
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
📣 Fayetteville Announcements
Submit an announcement →
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
Stay in the know, Fayetteville.
Free, always. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.