Good morning, Fayetteville.

The Holly Day Fair will run Thursday, Nov.

5–Sunday, Nov. 8 at the Crown Expo Center, with hundreds of vendors selling gifts, a food court, Super Shopper early access and Sip and Shop, and proceeds funding Junior League grants and scholarships.

The north Fayetteville location of a 62-year-old roast beef sandwich chain abruptly closed last week, leaving the storefront vacant and prompting staff and customers to seek updates from the company.

Chuy’s replaced Bahama Breeze at Cross Creek Mall, and Publix opened in Rockfish Village on Oct.

21 (48,387 sqft). New or returning eateries include Sandar Sushi on North Post, Seven5 Diner, Pacha Cafe, NY Bagel Brothers, Hadramawt, The Seventh Room, and Spinners, while Savers and The Flower Bar plan openings.

Charlie Mike’s Pub will host a Roaring ’20s themed Halloween party from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday, Oct.

31, at 195 Starpoint Drive with a live band, DJ, costume prizes, free merch, a themed photo area, and a 9:30 p.m. food discount for flyer holders (no cover; ID checks for alcohol).

Group Therapy Pub and Playground will host The Witching Hour, a Halloween party with music, dancing, themed drinks, vendors, a tarot reader and a costume contest awarding $1,000 for first place from 9 p.m. Oct.

31 to 2 a.m. at 1906 Skibo Road; presale is $10 through today.

The Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy: Chapter Two will play at the Cameo Art House Theatre on Friday, Nov.

6 and Saturday, Nov. 7 with 6 p.m., 8 p.m., and 10 p.m. 90-minute performances pair four Poe pieces with four cocktails; general admission is $55 and VIP front-row was marked sold out, so arrive 30 minutes early and confirm age/mocktail policies with ticketing.

Callie Tisdale represented North Carolina at the National Civics Bee in Washington, D.C., on Oct.

14, placing 15th after winning the Greater Fayetteville Area Chamber regional bee and the state championship.

Internationally recognized educator Teepa Snow will lead a dementia care seminar on Nov.

5 from 8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. at Cape Fear Botanical Garden (536 N. Eastern Blvd) for family caregivers and health professionals; registration is $50 for family caregivers and $75 for professionals, and the deadline is Oct. 29.

James Creek Cider House will host "Stargazing on Tap" on Nov.

7 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 172 U.S. 1 in Cameron, offering free admission and orchard stargazing paired with hard cider; attendees should dress warmly and check weather-dependent viewing.

Fayetteville Liberty will hold a season tryout at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov.

21 at Fayetteville Academy; registration is $75 for players 16 and older, ending Nov. 14. Staff expect to invite 18 to camp, trim to a 12-player roster, and select six to eight players; community involvement is required.

Terry Sanford has leaned on junior running back Sebastian O'Keefe to drive the Bulldogs' offense this season, as he has produced 69.3% of the team's points + 79.3% of its touchdowns with 23 scores.

Hubert Davis will join TNT Sports as a studio analyst for the 2026-27 college basketball season and will make his debut at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov.

5 on truTV + HBO Max after signing a multi-year deal following his April exit from UNC.