Today
in Fayetteville
Saturday, November 29th, 2025
Good morning, Fayetteville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 29th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Fayetteville will host 15 Christmas markets in the coming weeks that feature local crafters, food trucks, and Santa visits—providing families with festive shopping and holiday activities. The Fayetteville Observer
- ➤ Scott Singleton Gatch, a beloved Fayetteville native known for her kindness—she hosted women in recovery and loved riding horses—died on November 26 after battling Stage 4 lung cancer. A celebration of life will be held on December 1 at Snyder Memorial Baptist Church with friends welcomed from 11:45. CityView
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Holiday shoppers in Fayetteville will have a chance to save with Cyber Monday online sales starting Dec 1. Major retailers including Amazon, Best Buy, Target, Walmart, Macy’s, Kohl’s, Ulta and Sephora will offer discounts on electronics, clothes and toys during Cyber Week. The Fayetteville Observer
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Costumed individuals in Victorian clothes filled downtown Fayetteville on the day after Thanksgiving for A Dickens Holiday, an annual event that celebrated local traditions (held every year). The Fayetteville Observer
- ➤ Fayetteville will host a free New Year's Eve Spectacular at Festival Park starting 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 31 with nationally known acts Bubba Sparxxx, Yung Joc and R&B group 702—local organizers will also feature food trucks, local bands and a custom 18-foot star raised at midnight with fireworks to welcome the New Year until 12:30 a.m. on Jan. 1. The Fayetteville Observer
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, regional gas prices in the Lower Atlantic rose to an average of $2.90 per gallon — up from $2.83 last week, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The report noted that prices increased about 9 cents since last month and were roughly 5.4% lower than the national average of $3.06. The Fayetteville Observer
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Mercato Europeo
11 AM – 5 PM — Villa Mirabela — Free entry — Experience the charm of Europe with artisan delights in a winter wonderland setting.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Anime Holiday Party
12:30-3 p.m. — Oishi Bubble Tea — Free entry — Celebrate Small Business Saturday with anime fans and bubble tea at this ultimate holiday party.
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