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Hi Fayetteville, we made it to Thursday! In today’s edition: J. Cole’s final U.S. show, DMV self-service kiosks expand, a pro basketball opening night, and more.
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
Campus leadership shift ahead: Methodist University President Stanley T. Wearden announced plans to retire in summer 2027, capping a tenure marked by a new Fayetteville medical school partnership, stronger student success, and major fundraising — see highlights of his tenure.
High-tech safety goals at risk: Fayetteville City Council is discussing the future of Fire Station Four after inspection found structural issues. Construction paused late 2024 at $4.3 million amid a lawsuit with contractor WB Brawley — read the full story.
Quicker DMV options arrive: NC DMV is expanding self-service kiosks to 10 more locations. Cumberland County included, and Fort Bragg will get a kiosk this spring, with average waits now under 40 minutes — see what’s planned statewide.
Leadership outlines growth plans: Fayetteville-based Callahan & Rice Insurance Group has opened a second office in downtown Raleigh, its first outside Fayetteville, expanding services while keeping headquarters here and eyeing growth in North Carolina — read the full story.
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 precious metals are 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 per 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.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
*We do our best to avoid paywalled articles. If any slip through, let me know which ones and I’ll permanently remove them from our source list!
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🫶 We got your back
Leadership transition takes shape: After 15 years of service, Bob Pinson will step down as president and CEO of the Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County on June 30, 2026. Kennon Jackson Jr will become president and CEO July 1, 2026. Programs and grants will continue without interruption. Get details on the transition.
A climactic stateside sendoff: J. Cole will bring The Fall-Off Tour home to Fayetteville on September 23 at the Crown Coliseum. The stop follows his new album The Enlightenment, packed with Fayetteville shout-outs, and will be his final U.S. show before the tour heads overseas to Germany. Read the full story.
Pasture-to-plate vibes: At Bounty Farmhouse Kitchen & Tap, the farm, butcher shop, and on-site brewery are all part of the same story, so your plate and pint stay truly local. Crave North Carolina flavor without fuss? This neighborhood spot serves it straight, fresh, and welcoming.
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📆 Around town this weekend
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🥞 Annual Pancake Breakfast @ Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church | Friday (2/27) at 7:00 AM – If you’ve been waiting for a socially acceptable excuse to carb-load, this is it. The Kiwanis Club of Cape Fear’s annual pancake breakfast brings griddle-fresh stacks, hot coffee, and quality neighbor time, all for a good cause. Need tickets? Comment below.
🌸 Dried Flower Resin Charcuterie Board @ Wine & Design | Friday (2/27) at 6:30 PM – If your cheese knives have been waiting for their moment, head to Skibo to pour a dried-flower resin charcuterie board, choose your colors, and get gentle guidance. BYOB wine or beer, reservations required, and it cures later, so you will swing back to grab it.
🍲 3rd Annual Chili/Crockpot Cookoff @ Fayetteville Prince Hall Masonic | Saturday (2/28) at 11:00 AM – Chili weather calls for a throwdown at A.J. Henderson Lodge, the 3rd annual battle of crockpots and Cumberland County pride benefiting local scholarships. Enter your masterpiece for $25, or taste and vote for $10, with music, a 50/50 raffle, and vendors, and pretend you’re objective.
🌺 Stained Glass 3D Water Lily @ Wine & Design | Saturday (2/28) at 11:00 AM – Trade your to-do list for a DIY stained glass 3D water lily on Skibo, with guidance while you handle the fun part, color and pour. It’s BYOB, cups but no ice, reservations required, and your resin masterpiece sleeps over to dry like a responsible teen.
🏛 Fayetteville Historic Guided Tour @ Downtown Fayetteville | Saturday (2/28) at 2:00 PM – Take a guided stroll through downtown Fayetteville, and exercise your history muscles. From 18th-century market houses to early homes and historic commercial buildings that outlasted trends, fads, and probably your first flip phone. Low effort, high charm, plenty of stories you’ll actually remember.
⭐ A Star Is Born (1954) @ Cameo Art House Theatre | Saturday (2/28) at 4:30 PM – Think you know A Star Is Born? See the Judy Garland, James Mason original at Cameo, the definitive 1954 heartbreaker from when Hollywood did drama, music, and messy love without a safety net. Come for the vocals, stay for collective sniffles and a big-screen swoon.
🎤 Lift Every Voice and Sing: A Musical Journey Through Black History @ Friendship Missionary Baptist Church | Saturday (2/28) at 7:30 PM – Settle in for a soulful tour through Black history anchored by a full-on Stevie Wonder celebration, greatest hits included. Expect stories, groove-heavy arrangements, and a room that sings back. Yes, you still know every word to Superstition, and no one here is judging.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Fayetteville report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 64°F – Low: 48°F – Precip: 88%
Rain before 10am, then showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 4pm, then rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 64. Southwest wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible. Later: A chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 48. West wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
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Tomorrow – High: 57°F – Low: 45°F – Precip: 30%
A chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 57. Northeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Later: A chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
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🔥 Worth a peek
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