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in Fayetteville
Friday, October 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Fayetteville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 3rd of October.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Downtown eatery Pan brought back breakfast today from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday through Saturday after a seven‐month break caused by high food costs—owner Brian Graybill said lower egg prices made the return possible. The shop also serves lunch until 3 p.m., opens at 11 a.m. on Mondays, and remains closed on Sundays. The Fayetteville Observer
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Fayetteville's Cameo Art House Theatre will transition to a nonprofit run by the Cameo Collective on January 1, 2026 as current owners Nasim and Chris Kuenzel step away after 25 years — new leaders including artistic director Brian Adam Kline and president Gerard Falls will continue screenings and community events. This change promises to keep the theater's legacy alive and help it expand its community role. The Fayetteville Observer
- ➤ The Cameo Art House Theatre turned 25 years old when it opened in downtown Fayetteville—marking a quarter-century of films and live events that have enriched the local arts scene. The venue, which began in 2000, continues to host screenings and events that bring the community together. The Fayetteville Observer
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The State Board of Education voted on Thursday to ask lawmakers to let traditional public school districts opt out of listing class rank on high school transcripts—an option already available to charter schools. Board Vice Chairman Alan Duncan and advisers said the current system hurts students by driving unhealthy competition. WRAL
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Fort Bragg will soon test soil in neighborhoods with homes built before 1978 to check for dangerous lead levels—officials will share testing details with local families after working with the EPA. The move is part of efforts to ensure safe, healthy homes for soldiers and their families. WRAL
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Fort Bragg has reduced non-essential services today amid the federal shutdown that began Oct. 2, sending most civilian employees home while soldiers work without pay until a funding bill is passed. Essential services for soldiers and families remain active—dining, child care, and emergency care—although museums and some support programs are closed until further notice. CityView
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ UNC football player Jordan Shipp will honor his late teammate Tylee Craft during the upcoming game against Clemson scheduled for noon on ESPN. Shipp will wear Craft’s No. 13 jersey (a tribute to the teammate who died on Oct 12) as part of the annual Cancer Awareness game at Kenan Stadium. The Fayetteville Observer
- ➤ High school volleyball fans in Fayetteville can vote for the 910Preps Midseason Girls’ Volleyball Player of the Year as eight players from Cape Fear, Gray’s Creek, Village Christian and Fayetteville Christian are nominated; voting will help decide which candidate continues to shine as the season progresses—votes are open before the conference tournaments begin. The Fayetteville Observer
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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.
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