Good morning, Fayetteville.

Beverly Cornell, owner of local firm Wickedly Branded®, will publish her new book on Oct.

23 that examines the 'Legacy Load' women entrepreneurs face — she urges Fayetteville business owners to challenge business models shaped by the enduring legacy of the Women’s Business Ownership Act.

Local business owner Cameron Byrd aims to revive the Vander Light legend (the ghost of a decapitated railroad worker) in an area experiencing rapid residential growth.

He plans to organize a community ghost hunt soon to connect long-time residents with newcomers.

Fayetteville State University is expanding its campus as part of its 2023-2033 master plan, with a new wellness center underway and an $11 million parking deck planned to support its record enrollment of 7,700 students.

Some projects are complete while others will finish in the coming years.

Cumberland County Schools completed $26 million in deferred maintenance and began a $2 million project today to fix urgent facilities at more than 80 schools; officials announced a seven-year plan focused on $314.3 million in repairs, including updating fire alarms and inspecting elevators.

Spring Lake residents lack a local early voting site and must travel to Fayetteville to cast their ballots.

Volunteers from The Word Church (in partnership with Liberty Delta Sigma Group) are offering free rides and covering gas costs as they help about 40 voters so far.

UNC football released its injury report on Oct.

21 showing 14 players with injuries ahead of Saturday's game against Syracuse at Kenan Stadium; key starters are listed as questionable while Syracuse reports three quarterbacks out.

UNC basketball completed its Power Five preseason tests with a win over Southern Cal and a loss to Indiana, leaving first-year coach Michael Malone focused on fixing rebounding issues and solidifying the roles of transfer players before Tuesday’s final game against Charlotte.

Fayetteville’s 2026-27 boys basketball season is set to begin in 11 days.

A list of the top 11 local players highlights E.E. Smith guards (Jackson Williams and Nick Smith) who led their team to the NCHSAA 6A East Regional finals.