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Hello Fayetteville! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning.
In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Data center rules debated, a DoorDash rescue from a house fire, and a shamrock Botox party + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
Today’s sponsor, Spot Pet Insurance, is something I wish I had before a late-night emergency vet visit left me with a $10,000 credit card bill. It’s cheaper than Netflix… and means you never have to choose between your pet and your savings. It takes less than 5 minutes to sign up – get started here.
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📰 In the news
What the ordinance tackles: Cumberland County is drafting its first rules for data center developers, weighing jobs against strain on power and water. Public comment is March 16, with adoption aimed for May — see what’s being considered.
Congressional support strengthens science: Fayetteville State University has secured $345,631 in federal Community Project Funding to upgrade lab equipment that detects PFAS “forever chemicals,” bolstering research and regional water protections in southeastern North Carolina — get all the details.
Split-second bravery on delivery: DoorDash driver Haily, as listed on the app, saved a Hope Mills family from a house fire by yelling warnings and calling 911, and DoorDash later connected her with them — see how she alerted them.
Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Highlights this week:
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🐾 One pet emergency can cost $10,000+
Together with our sponsor Spot Pet Insurance
Nothing prepares you for a late-night emergency at the vet. I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache.
From the initial exam fee just to be seen, to x-rays, surgery, medication, and follow-up visits… the bill racks up fast (to say the least). And at that moment? You’re not thinking about your savings, you’re just saying yes to whatever keeps them thriving.
As soon as we got home, I dug around online and ultimately signed up for Spot.
It’s super affordable and reimburses up to 90% on qualified vet bills. It was too late for me, but it’s not too late for you. Sign up today.
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🫶 We got your back
Small plates, big mood: Pierro’s Italian Bistro serves tapas alongside comfort classics, all in a lively lounge vibe. It’s made for catch-ups, shared bites, and lingering over a glass… a relaxed detour that turns an ordinary weeknight into a mini escape without the Raleigh drive.
Dial in your kit: From boots and tough-as-nails packs to practical camp essentials, All American Military Surplus has outfitted Fayetteville since 2007. When your gear needs an upgrade or backup, knowledgeable locals keep it real for trail days, rucking sessions, or dialing in the home go-bag.
Skip the streaming rut: Cameo Art House Theatre keeps downtown nights fresh with indie gems, throwback favorites, and the occasional headliner, plus grown-up snacks that make the previews fly. When the couch scroll hits snooze, real cinema wakes up the week.
Access cash without selling your home: A reverse mortgage can help anyone over 62 cover everyday expenses, support healthcare needs, fund home improvements, or even reduce pressure on 401(k) withdrawals – all while staying in your home. Longbridge offers a free calculator to estimate how much flexibility your home could provide, with no commitment required.
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📆 Fun for the whole fam
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🎨 Preschool Art Series: Stained Glass Rocks @ Cape Fear Botanical Garden | Wednesday (3/4) at 10:00 AM – Let your tiny Picasso turn everyday scraps into stained glass rocks in a hands-on, step-by-step class, and keep the mess off your couch. For ages 2 to 5 with a grown-up, offered twice to dodge naps, $20, materials included, limited spots, preregister at https://shop.capefearbg.org/SelectEvent.aspx?eventID=1000160.
🎣 DIY Fishing: Soft Plastics Lure Making Workshop @ NCWRC Fishing Education Team | Wednesday (3/4) at 6:00 PM – Nothing beats catching dinner with bait you poured yourself. Learn the molten-plastic alchemy behind soft lures, cover molds, materials, and technique, then head home with custom baits ready for fresh or salt, plus bragging rights. Ideal for a parent and kid, screens forgotten.
🎶 The Sound of Music @ Cumberland Hall Auditorium | Thursday (3/5) at 7:00 PM – Grab a seat at FTCC’s Cumberland Hall for an all-local production of The Sound of Music. It’s free, it’s familiar, and you already know the words, so try not to out-sing the cast on Do-Re-Mi on your way to the parking lot.
⚓ Basic Knots and Rigging Workshop @ NCWRC Fishing Education Team | Friday (3/6) at 6:00 PM – If you’ve been faking your way through Texas vs. Carolina rigs, this is the tune-up. Hands-on coaching from folks who actually fish covers essential knots and rigging with natural and artificial bait, beginner friendly, confidence building, and mercifully practical. Teens can tag along.
🌻 Sunflower Organic Naturals Pop-Up @ Next to Hair Joy | Saturday (3/7) at 8:00 AM – Whether you’re slinging handmade soaps or just here for lunch, this Murchison Road pop-up by Hair Joy is the real deal, high traffic, real buyers, local love. Expect crafty finds, good eats, and neighbors you actually like. Vendors, claim a spot before we do.
🏛 Historic Guided Tour @ Downtown Fayetteville | Saturday (3/7) at 2:00 PM – Take a guided stroll through downtown Fayetteville’s history, from the 18th century to today, past the Market House, early homes, and character-soaked storefronts. It’s front-porch storytelling, not a lecture, with plenty of charm, zero hustle. Book your spot here: https://www.trianglewalkingtours.com/book-online?category=3b1ecbc3-c22c-43e9-b7b0-56656032eab8
⚾ Fayetteville Woodpeckers Home Run Derby Championship Round @ Segra Stadium | Saturday (3/7) at 3:30 PM – Skip the list and catch locals launching moonshots at the Woodpeckers Home Run Derby Championship, just ahead of the Special Olympics softball game. Every swing supports 2 Out Rally, and yes, they bring their own pitcher, bat, and helmet, because DIY dingers hit different.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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📻 Fayetteville report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 76°F – Low: 56°F – Precip: 1%
Areas of fog before 9am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Southwest wind 1 to 6 mph. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Southwest wind around 3 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 80°F – Low: 59°F – Precip: 1%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Someone Googled you this week 👀
It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.
Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.
Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.
This house is wild
This Graycliff plan in the Kings Grant golf community blends a smart layout with interior color selections open. A main-level owner’s suite with sitting area anchors a plan with formal dining and family room. The kitchen centers on an oversized island. Upstairs, an open catwalk and bonus room stand out. Trane HVAC, quartz counters, tiled baths, and Moen fixtures shine.
Take a peek inside →
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