Good morning, Fayetteville.

Terry Sanford High math teacher and Army veteran Travis Shultz will leave teaching after the school year to expand Clayculations, his pottery business that sells mugs and seasonal pieces at local markets and shops and is seeking a small storefront gallery and studio.

Bass Pro and Cabela's will give kids a free limited-edition reindeer plush during Santa's Magical Arrival Celebration on Saturday, Nov.

7, with the event starting at 5 p.m. local time at all stores while supplies last (one toy per child).

After reaching a $100,000 fundraising goal, the E.E.

Smith Marching Band will fly to Chicago to perform in the 2026 Thanksgiving Parade, leaving Nov. 25 at 12:30 a.m. (102 students will travel with financial support from Cumberland County and the city to cover travel, food, lodging, and attire).

Cumberland County commissioners approved accepting Lillian Black, Manchester and Alger B.

Wilkins school campuses for $3 total on Oct. 15 and formed a planning team to recommend future uses such as affordable housing, parks, libraries, or sale. The team (including the school superintendent and county staff) will meet quarterly and will deliver an initial status report in November.

Cape Fear scored 62 points to beat Terry Sanford in the Week 10 Battle of the Blues at Terry Sanford High, delivering the game's top highlights.

Eight Fayetteville-area athletes are nominees for the 910Preps Athlete of the Week for Oct.

19-24; voting is open through Friday, Oct. 30 at noon + send a headshot to be included. Village Christian boys' soccer plays at No. 1 Caldwell Academy today in an NCISAA 2A road playoff match.

N.C. State players and interim coach Todd Goebbel said Oct.

26 the Oct. 24 firing of Dave Doeren was emotional, and the team plans to honor his legacy by staying focused under Goebbel's leadership. The Wolfpack will host Cal on Saturday, Oct. 31 (Noon, ACC Network) at Carter-Finley Stadium.

With one regular-season game left, Fayetteville teams project to send eight of 10 squads to NCHSAA playoffs starting Nov.

6, with Cape Fear likely earning a 7A first-round bye and Seventy-First tipped for a 6A bye; Friday finales will affect final seedings (RPI as of Oct. 26).