Good morning, Fayetteville.

Today, several Veterans Day events are held across Cumberland County—Fayetteville hosts a Blue Star Memorial ceremony at Freedom Memorial Park at 11 a.m., a film premiere at Cameo Art House Theatre at 6 p.m., and a symphony performance at the U.S. Army Airborne and Special Operations Museum from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Spring Lake and Hope Mills will also hold ceremonies, and many city offices and services are closed until Nov 12.

Many Cumberland County families have been using side hustles to cope with the ongoing government shutdown—some take on extra work like making sweets or delivering pizzas to make ends meet.

They hope lawmakers will soon reach an agreement so that normally working families can regain financial stability.

Cumberland County Schools has begun implementing plans to improve its 27 low-performing schools with a tier system that offers support—ranging from weekly classroom visits to monthly data talks.

Officials will submit a detailed plan by Dec. 1 and adjust measures based on performance data and board input.

Scientists from City University of New York’s Advanced Science Research Center proposed the Climate BioStress Sentinel System—a method that monitors signals from plants, microbes and public health to provide early warnings about climate stress.

The framework will allow North Carolina communities facing heat, flooding and coastal erosion to better prepare for future impacts.

UNC football will unveil its 'Honoring Our Military' wall at the Kenan Football Center today, featuring 61 Tar Heel alumni who served in the armed forces.

Coach Bill Belichick said the memorial will expand in the future — it honors the legacy of service and sacrifice in the football program.

UNC basketball senior Seth Trimble broke his left forearm on November 9 and is set to have surgery this week—leaving the team to adjust its lineup for today’s game against Radford at 7 p.m. Kyan Evans will likely receive more minutes while international prospect Luka Bogavac may take Trimble’s starting role as the Tar Heels work to fill the gap.

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.