Good morning, Fayetteville.

Betty A. Green, 78, was enshrined as the 60th member of the Cumberland County Agricultural Hall of Fame Friday during Farm City Week at Honeycutt Recreation Center by the Kiwanis Club of Fayetteville - she said the induction honored her work with 4-H students who now hold important roles in many fields.

Craig Edwards, known as Santa Craig, greets children at Cross Creek Mall for a limited engagement this holiday season.

He is a graduate of the Santa Academy in Atlanta—one of the only Black Santas in the area spreading holiday cheer to local families.

Columnist Diane Parfitt outlines eight books that show local readers how to give by volunteering—demonstrating that sharing time and skills can be as meaningful as writing a check.

Her column advises Fayetteville residents to explore these ideas to help others during the season of giving.

A new guide has been released that details over 50 holiday events in Fayetteville — including parades, light displays, concerts, and plays — to help residents plan seasonal activities from late November through December.

Cumberland County Public Library launched its free Cumberland Cooks program this fall to teach cooking skills and healthy eating—using mobile kitchens that travel between eight branches and funded by a $40,500 grant.

It began with a September 24 demonstration and will offer more sessions with simple recipes and nutrition tips.

Fayetteville’s Outer Loop—under construction for 25 years—is featured in archival photos that trace key steps from the first section opening in 2003 to work on I-295 near King Road on Feb.

10; the final phase is set to complete in summer as part of a long-term upgrade of local travel.

The ACC power rankings show Duke, Louisville, UNC and NC State leading the 2025-26 season with records up to November 23 as teams earned key wins and highlighted stars like Duke’s Cameron Boozer and NC State’s Darrion Williams.

The rankings come as teams prepare for more games this season—underscoring strong offense, comeback efforts and emerging challenges.

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.