Good morning, Fayetteville.

Registration is underway for the ACC Turkey Trot in Spring Lake on Nov.

27—residents and guests can join a free half-mile fun run for kids at 9 a.m. and a 5K at 9:30 a.m. with all proceeds benefiting the David Levinson Memorial Scholarship Fund to support local students.

Organized by Special Forces Association Chapter 100, the 14th Annual Green Beret Jingle Jog will take place on Dec.

6 at Dirtbag Ales Brewery and Taproom—featuring 5K and 10K races starting at 8:30 a.m. to raise funds for programs supporting Green Beret families. Packet pickup will be held on Dec. 5 at Fit4Life All American in Fayetteville.

The inaugural Christmas Market at S&K Farm Market, located at 3607 Chicken Foot Road in Hope Mills, will be held on Dec 6 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event will offer live entertainment, vendors, and family activities including a free Santa meet and greet from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.—a rain date is set for Dec 13.

The Calico Boutique will host the inaugural Eutaw Family Jamboree — a free outdoor event held at the Eutaw Shopping Center on Friday, Nov.

28 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will feature interactive activities for children and a festive market where local vendors and nonprofits can share information and showcase their work.

Stores across Fayetteville will open early on Black Friday, November 28 — with Cross Creek Mall and major retailers like Academy Sports and Target offering early deals.

Hours vary by store, with openings as early as 5 a.m. and closing times ranging from mid-day to midnight.

Since Nov. 22, the Fayetteville Ghost Walk has brought spooky history to life as a guide leads locals and visitors along historic streets from Garnet Skull at 120 Hay Street to share eerie tales of mourning brides and old penitentiary spirits.

The tour runs each Saturday from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. and tickets cost $15 per person—offering a chance to explore the city’s haunted past.

The Fayetteville Outer Loop, also known as I-295, opened Tuesday after 26 years of construction and cost $1.4 billion.

The new road connects Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, Hope Mills and Robeson County—easing traffic for local drivers.

Fuquay-Varina is seeking to transfer millions of gallons of water from the Cape Fear River to the Neuse River basin while Cumberland County and Fayetteville officials oppose the move because it may hurt water quality and growth.

Public hearings will be held in December — one in Fayetteville on December 4—to let residents share their concerns.

Ben Hultquist urged city leaders to add crosswalks near major bus stops and repurpose excess parking lots to improve walkability in Fayetteville.

He noted that these changes—like eliminating parking minimums near the mall and updating bus stop areas—could make transit a safer and more appealing option, and he will highlight the issue at the Black Friday Tailgating event on November 28.

UNC won 85-70 over St. Bonaventure in the Fort Myers Tip-Off game in Florida as Coach Hubert Davis highlighted freshman guard Derek Dixon — whose two-minute scoring stretch helped keep the team ahead — for his crucial play off the bench.

Fayetteville's premier high school basketball showcase returns for its eighth year at Methodist University campus on Nov 28 and 29 — featuring both public and private high school teams from several counties.

The two-day event will allow players to gain exposure with college scouts through a partnership with Phenom Hoops and offers fans a $20 day pass.

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.