Good morning, Fayetteville.

At Fort Bragg, more than 200 single soldiers, single parents, and geographical bachelors attended a Thanksgiving feast on Friday where they enjoyed turkey, games, and prizes while building connection.

The Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers program organized the event — a boost to morale for those away from loved ones — to help service members feel less alone during the holiday.

Dimitri Parke and Terrance Jones, owners of Cru Fayetteville lounge and hookah bar, served meals for Lunch Bag Day to support the unhoused community.

Today—retired 4-H leader Betty A.

Green will be enshrined into the Cumberland County Agricultural Hall of Fame while Paige Smart is honored as the 2025 Young Farmer of the Year at a noon luncheon at the Honeycutt Recreation Center—with local officials crediting Green’s work as a cornerstone of the county’s youth development program.

A Zumper analysis of Hope Mills apartment listings showed rental prices rose 8% from last year's median of $1,475 with a typical listing at $1,600 in October—while current median prices are trending 9% lower than last month's $1,750 peak.

Three Fayetteville high school teams were eliminated in Round 3 of the state playoffs on November 21 — Cape Fear lost 63-26, Jack Britt was beaten 55-12, and Seventy-First fell 19-14 on the road.

The losses mark the first time since 2022 that Cumberland County will not send a team to the fourth round.

UNC hosts Duke today at Kenan Stadium — kickoff is at 3:30 p.m. ET on ACC Network with streaming available on Fubo.

Both teams need a win for bowl eligibility as they vie for the Victory Bell in their long-held rivalry.

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.

Fayetteville Marksmen vs Knoxville Ice Bears

6:00-7:30 p.m. — Crown Complex — Cost info not specified — Watch an exciting hockey matchup between the Marksmen and Ice Bears on FloHockey.