Community Corner
🌱 Headed to J. Cole’s hometown show? Here’s how to beat traffic.
Coming up on the Fayetteville Patch calendar: FTCC Board of Trustees Meeting

What's up Fayetteville! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Headed to J. Cole's hometown show? Here's how to beat traffic.
Also on today's calendar: Elevated Art Expressions and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Sunday: Warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 88 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Monday: An afternoon thunderstorm, temps: high: 91, low: 71.
- Tuesday: Not as warm with a t-storm, with a high of 81 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• What J. Cole fans should know before heading to the Crown Complex (fayobserver.com) — If you're heading to J. Cole's sold-out Sept. 23 hometown show at the Crown Complex, expect heavy traffic and follow specific detours guided by Fayetteville police. Organizers outline when parking lots open, which routes to use from I-95, U.S. 301 and Owen Drive, plus bag rules, smoking bans, and food and drink prices inside the coliseum.
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📸 Around Fayetteville
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Fayetteville
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★ Featured events ★
- FTCC Board of Trustees Meeting →
Tony Rand Student Center Board Room, 2220 Hull Road, Fayetteville
10:30 am
Monday September 21
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Other local events
- Elevated Art Expressions →
519 Grove Street, Fayetteville - Toastmasters Meeting →
CBI 134, 2733 Fort Bragg Road, Fayetteville
12:00 pm - Water Bath Canning Made Easy →
301 East Mountain Drive, Fayetteville
12:00 pm - Jeep Night in Fayetteville! →
482 N McPherson Church Rd, Fayetteville
7:00 pm - Sapphic Social Night →
White Rabbit Pub, 3030 Fort Bragg Road, Fayetteville - Studio closed →
Inspiration Dance Academy, 6415 Camden RD., Fayetteville
4:00 pm - GFR: COFFEE & CRAFTS | WELCOME WEEK →
3571 Butner Rd, Fayetteville
4:00 pm - 910 Future Festival Lunch and Learn →
Segra Stadium, 460 Hay Street, Fayetteville - FREE North Carolina Home Expo, September 2026 →
Crown Complex, 1960 Coliseum Drive, Fayetteville - NC 2nd Southeastern Region Fellowship Luncheon →
Rhema Ministries Church of God in Christ, 530 Horseshoe Road, Fayetteville - 14th Annual Southeastern Regional NC Poetry Slam →
126 Hay Street, Fayetteville
Tuesday September 22
Wednesday September 23
Thursday September 24
Friday September 25
Saturday September 26
📣 Fayetteville Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- To the parents of the kids that played basketball with my 2 year old: you did a great job with those kids.
They were as sweet and respectful as could be. My baby had the time of her life. She was so happy. (Nextdoor Montclair) - Missing Pet Dog
Hey neighbors, we are missing our pet dog. We would appreciate any tips that help us find him! He would be last seen off of Morganton Road in the… (Nextdoor Forest Lake)
- Driveline posted a job opening for Flex Merchandiser in Fayetteville. Apply here.
- Phenom People posted a job opening for Produce Team Member in Fayetteville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fayetteville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Red Springs
- Community Calendar for Sept. 19 and beyond (robesonian.com)
- Betty Burke's Petticoat: Flora MacDonald and the White Tartan of Clan Donald (northiowatoday.com)
- Patty Seitter, 96 (portcitydaily.com)
Ok Fayetteville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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