Good morning, Fayetteville.

Local grocery stores in Fayetteville will have different Thanksgiving Day hours with some offering limited service while others remain closed.

Stores such as Carlie C’s IGA, Food Lion, The Fresh Market, Harris Teeter, and Sprouts will open with shortened hours—others like Aldi, BJ’s, Lidl, Publix, Sam’s Club, Target, and Walmart will be closed.

The Greater Fayetteville Chamber Military Affairs Council and Fort Bragg Armed Services YMCA will host a food drive on Nov 20 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Highland Shopping Center parking lot — Operation Patriot Pantry will collect non-perishable food, baby items and hygiene products for service members, families and veterans with money troubles. The drive comes after a government shutdown affected pay and may become an annual event.

Students at Bill Hefner Elementary School have set up a hurricane relief drive to collect canned foods, clothes, and handwritten notes to help families in Jamaica hit by Hurricane Melissa — the drive will run until Dec.

12 as teachers and students work to support those needing essential supplies.

The county is reviewing proposals to operate a temporary emergency shelter after the Salvation Army closed its Fayetteville shelter in April due to funding issues—new leadership says finances are stable and maintenance issues have been fixed, with an inspection scheduled the week of Nov 17. Officials are also weighing bids from Family Endeavors, EHP Foundation, and Responsive Deployment to serve the unhoused population.

UNC basketball moved up to No. 19 in the USA TODAY Sports coaches poll on November 17—senior guard Seth Trimble missed games with a broken forearm.

They hosted Navy on November 17 at 7 p.m. at the Smith Center and will play in the Fort Myers Tip-Off during Thanksgiving week.

Round 2 of high school football playoffs in Fayetteville ended with Seventy-First, Jack Britt and Cape Fear advancing after Terry Sanford and Trinity Christian lost their games—nominees for 910Preps Athlete of the Week for Nov.

10-14 were named and coaches, athletic directors and parents can submit nominations until Nov. 20 at 6 p.m. as teams prepare for Round 3.

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.

North Carolina Fashion Week

5-7 p.m. — Arts Council of Fayetteville | Cumberland County — Cost info not provided — Experience a vibrant showcase of local, regional, and out-of-state fashion designers and models.

A Christmas Story Screening

1:30 – 3:40 PM — Cameo Art House Theatre — Ticketed event — Enjoy a holiday classic with Ralphie Parker's charming adventures.