Good morning, Fayetteville.

Fort Bragg Special Forces soldier Sgt. 1st Class Andrew Frakes died on Sept.

22 in a training accident in Nevada; an investigation is underway and a fundraiser has been organized to aid his family.

Concourse 107 reopens its gallery at 116 Hay St. after a seven-year closure.

Co-founders Mack and Wilson held a soft opening with a local art exhibition and will host a grand opening on Oct. 15 to expand its art and literary offerings.

The school board voted on Sept.

18 to keep a 20-acre tract near Elliot Farm Road for future district use (purchased in 2015 for $600K) as part of plans to address local school capacity and potential consolidations. The decision retains a key asset amid declining enrollment.

Environmental groups say Chemours is exceeding agreed PFAS limits at its Fayetteville Works plant (70 miles upstream of Wilmington), prompting renewed concerns over the release of forever chemicals.

Gatorade sold locally and in other states is being recalled due to concerns over its food dyes (read product labels to see if yours is affected).

UNC will try to break its two-game losing streak when it faces undefeated Pitt on Saturday, Oct.

10 at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh at noon ET, with a prediction of 27+23 following a tough loss to Notre Dame and a setback after Pitt lost its quarterback to an ACL tear.

Fayetteville-area high school sports saw record plays in football, volleyball and soccer from Sept.

28 to Oct. 4. Twelve local athletes are featured in the 910Preps Athlete of the Week poll, with votes closing Friday, Oct. 9 at noon.