Fayetteville Local Briefing: J. Cole Homecoming, New DMV Kiosks, Big Rezoning Vote

Fayetteville, NC — February 17, 2026 — J. Cole’s homecoming show, new DMV self-service kiosks and a major rezoning hearing lead today’s headlines.

J. Cole bringing “The Fall-Off World Tour” home

Fayetteville’s own J. Cole has added a hometown stop to his newly announced “The Fall-Off World Tour.” The North Carolina run opens in Charlotte on July 11 and includes a single Fayetteville date on September 23 before the tour heads to major arenas across the U.S. and overseas.

The Fayetteville show is one of only two dates in the Carolinas, underscoring how significant the homecoming appearance is for local fans. Presales begin this week, with strong demand expected following the release of Cole’s new album and recent surprise EP.

More DMV self-service kiosks coming to local grocery stores

The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles is expanding its Express self-service kiosk network, adding new machines in the Fayetteville and Fort Liberty area. The kiosks are being placed in high-traffic grocery stores, including Harris Teeter and Carlie C’s locations around the city.

Residents will be able to renew driver licenses and IDs, request duplicates, update addresses, handle vehicle registration renewals and even register to vote at the machines. The kiosks are intended to cut down on long waits at DMV offices by moving common transactions into neighborhood stores with longer hours.

Public hearing tonight on 81-acre rezoning near McBryde Street

Cumberland County’s Joint Planning Board is scheduled to hold a public meeting this evening on a large rezoning request affecting land at 2801 McBryde Street in Fayetteville. The proposal would shift roughly 81.8 acres from a mix of Rural Residential and Planned Neighborhood Development to Agricultural zoning.

The hearing is set for 6 p.m. in Court Room 3 of the Old Court House Building on Gillespie Street. Nearby property owners were notified in advance, and the item could shape how this sizable tract on the city’s edge is used in the years ahead.

Looking ahead: arts and music on deck

Fayetteville’s music scene also has more on the horizon, with regional tours and local events planning 2026 stops in the city. Organizers say they aim to spotlight North Carolina artists while giving students and young creatives chances to connect with live performances close to home.

Sources

• https://www.wral.com/news/local/jcole-tour-dates-2026/
• https://1045snx.iheart.com/content/2026-02-17-j-cole-announces-dates-for-the-fall-off-world-tour/
• https://www.wral.com/news/local/ncdmv-new-self-service-kiosks-raleigh-apex-wake-forest-fayetteville-february-2026/
• https://www.cumberlandcountync.gov/departments/non-departmental-group/public-notices
• https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nc-freshman-tour-26-fayetteville-nc-tickets-1978624584395