Good morning, Fayetteville.

Barbara Munford, a substitute teacher and grandmother from Hope Mills (who had played her lucky number for six years), won over $150,000 with a Cash 5 ticket just after midnight Monday and claimed $110,616 after taxes on Tuesday in Raleigh.

She plans to use her winnings to pay bills.

Downtown Fayetteville business owners say the ongoing government shutdown is cutting into sales as many federal workers stay home, reducing visitors to shops and restaurants—restaurant owner Keith Bowen said he is now offering deals to draw in more customers.

A Fayetteville patient paid $3,795 for braces from The Smiling Face Company in Raleigh and later learned that the provider was not licensed as a dentist—her office closed on Oct.

1. She said she will seek legal help to get reimbursed and to have her braces checked by a proper orthodontist.

Fayetteville locals learned that two popular dive bars—Cheers Too on Raeford Road and Louie’s Sports Pub on Robeson Street—are owned by Gayle Bedsole who calls her customers family.

The bars offer live music, karaoke nights and inexpensive drinks.

Eleven Fayetteville restaurants are offering Thanksgiving takeout meals on November 27 to help residents skip long hours in the kitchen.

Customers will need to place orders by set deadlines (Nov 21–25) to choose from options that include turkey, ham, and chicken with traditional sides.

UNC basketball coach Hubert Davis said the Tar Heels must boost their physicality on both offense and defense as they prepare for today's game against Kansas at 7 p.m. on ESPN inside the Smith Center—he stressed that improving rebounding will be essential to compete effectively.

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.

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.

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.

Petals & Prosecco Gathering

2-6 p.m. — The Sip Room — Ticket purchase required — Sip bubbly while crafting beautiful bouquets and making new friends.

Festival of Lights & Tiny's Winter Wonderland

7 p.m. – 10 p.m. — Sweet Valley Ranch — Ticket required — Experience over 1 million lights and visit Santa at a festive drive-through event with adorable animals.

Mercato Europeo

11 AM – 5 PM — Villa Mirabela — Free entry — Experience the charm of Europe with artisan delights in a winter wonderland setting.