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in Fayetteville
Saturday, October 25th, 2025
Good morning, Fayetteville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 25th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Fayetteville media is inviting residents to share their favorite dive bars through an online survey that will close at 11:59 p.m. Oct. 30 — the results will be published on Nov. 7. The Fayetteville Observer
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Cumberland County Schools will hold two sessions to get community feedback on redistricting and long-term school facilities planning—with one meeting on Oct. 29 at Jack Britt High School auditorium—7403 Rockfish Road and the other on Oct. 30 at Pine Forest High School auditorium—525 Andrews Road, where consultants will present their study findings on over $800 million in needed repairs. Officials say no final decisions have been made and recommendations will be shared with the Board of Education later this year. CityView
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ At an emergency meeting on Oct. 24, county officials and nonprofit leaders planned steps to protect 33,000 residents from potential SNAP delays and WIC disruptions amid a federal shutdown that has lasted 24 days — county Social Services director Brenda Jackson urged families to use rollover funds and buy shelf-stable items while local partners coordinate additional support. The Fayetteville Observer
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Last Friday, Fayetteville-area high school football teams played Week 10 games as live score updates refreshed every 60 seconds while on-site reporters shared in-game highlights. Key matchups included a get-back game for the Golden Bulls and tight conference contests—milestones reached by players added extra weight to playoff hopes. The Fayetteville Observer
- ➤ Seventy-First won its seventh straight game by beating Westover 36-13—Jayson Franklin’s 70-yard touchdown secured a share of the Eastern Sandhills Conference title as the team prepares to host South View on Oct 31. In another matchup, St. Pauls edged South View 27-26 with a late 69-yard kickoff return that gave South View its first conference loss. The Fayetteville Observer
- ➤ Today, the UNC Tar Heels face the Virginia Cavaliers at Kenan Stadium at noon ET in the 130th meeting of the South’s Oldest Rivalry — the game airs on ACC Network and is covered locally on 97.9 FM. The Fayetteville Observer
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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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Petals & Prosecco Gathering
2-6 p.m. — The Sip Room — Ticket purchase required — Sip bubbly while crafting beautiful bouquets and making new friends.
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