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in Fayetteville
Thursday, October 16th, 2025
Good morning, Fayetteville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The 54th Annual Gray’s Creek Woman’s Club Buffet and Bazaar will take place this Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Gray’s Creek Community Building on School Road — offering country cooking, crafts, and a raffle to benefit local schools, scholarships, and community services. CityView
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Cumberland County Board of Education Finance Committee voted 8—1 on Tuesday to pursue a state grant application for a new facility at E.E. Smith High School as part of the district’s plan to replace its aging building. The district seeks $60 million from the Needs-Based Public School Capital Fund and will finish a system-wide facility study in December. CityView
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Defense Commissary Agency is seeking input from grocery retailers to explore privatizing commissary operations at 178 military locations including Fort Bragg, with responses due by 11:59 p.m. on November 5 — the plan requires maintaining a 23.7% average savings for eligible shoppers — and military groups have raised concerns that privatization may risk this key benefit for service members and their families. The Fayetteville Observer
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ UNC football will face the California Golden Bears in their ACC opener tomorrow at 10:30 p.m. on ESPN in Berkeley—analysts predict Cal will win 29—18 as coach Bill Belichick denies buyout rumors while the Tar Heels try to break an 0—2 ACC start. The Fayetteville Observer
- ➤ UNC football released its ACC availability report ahead of Friday’s game at Cal, showing that quarterback Gio Lopez is ready while cornerback Thad Dixon remains out due to injury — the report was issued at 11 p.m. ET on Oct. 15. The Fayetteville Observer
- ➤ UNC football coordinators Steve Belichick and Freddie Kitchens said that practice improvements have boosted the team's resolve as the Tar Heels prepare for their ACC road opener against California tomorrow at 10:30 p.m. on ESPN—though they admitted the offense and defense are still struggling after a rough start. The Fayetteville Observer
- ➤ E.E. Smith High School football team will forfeit their rescheduled game against Seventy-First on Saturday, Oct. 18, to attend the funeral for teammate Jai’Hyon Elliott—announced by Cumberland County Student Activities Director Chad Barbour. This decision will drop the Golden Bulls' record to 2-6 overall and 0-3 in Eastern Sandhills play, and the game will not be made up. The Fayetteville Observer
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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.
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Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Fayetteville
10 AM – 12 PM — Segra Stadium — Donations encouraged — Participate in the movement to combat Alzheimer’s with hope and action.
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Dia de los Muertos Celebration
5-8:30 p.m. — Vagabond Cafe — Entry fee applicable — Experience an immersive evening of Mexican flavors, music, and hands-on tradition in honor of Dia de los Muertos.
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Holly Day Fair
9 AM – 12 PM — Crown Complex — Admission fee may apply — Explore the largest holiday gift and craft show in Eastern NC featuring unique handmade items.
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Holly Day Fair
9 AM – 12 PM — Crown Complex — Admission details not provided — Explore the largest holiday gift and craft show in Eastern North Carolina.
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Holly Day Fair
11 a.m. - 2 p.m. — Crown Complex — Entry Fee Required — Explore the largest holiday gift and craft show in Eastern North Carolina.
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Red Apple Run for Diabetes
8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Jordan Soccer Complex — Registration required — Participate in a 5K and 10K to support diabetes awareness in a scenic setting.
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