Powerball Win, DMV Kiosks and J. Cole Tour Lead Fayetteville Headlines

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$50,000 Powerball Ticket Sold in Cumberland County

A lucky lottery player in Cumberland County is holding a winning Powerball ticket worth $50,000 from Saturday night’s drawing. The ticket matched four white balls and the Powerball, just missing the jackpot. State lottery officials say the prize must be claimed within 180 days. For now, officials have not released where the ticket was purchased, but the win has sparked plenty of excitement across Fayetteville.

New Self-Service DMV Kiosk Coming to Fayetteville

The North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles has announced a new self-service kiosk for Fayetteville as part of a broader rollout across the state. The kiosks allow residents to renew vehicle registrations and complete other simple transactions without waiting in line at a full-service office. State officials say the move is aimed at cutting down wait times and improving convenience for customers.

J. Cole Adds Fayetteville Stop to Upcoming Tour

Fayetteville native J. Cole is set to return home as part of his upcoming The Fall-Off Tour. The Grammy-winning rapper has scheduled a performance in his hometown, giving local fans a chance to see him live without traveling out of town. The announcement has generated buzz across social media, with many calling it a major moment for the city’s music scene.

Local Athletes Recognized

High school wrestling regionals and a dramatic game-winning basketball shot highlighted this week’s 910Preps Athlete of the Week honors. Student-athletes from across the Fayetteville area continue to make their mark as winter sports wrap up and postseason competition heats up.

From a big lottery win to hometown pride in music and sports, it’s been a lively stretch of local news in Fayetteville.

Sources

https://www.cbs17.com/news/powerball-ticket-sold-in-cumberland-county-wins-50000-in-saturday-night-drawing/
https://www.wral.com/news/local/ncdmv-new-self-service-kiosks-raleigh-apex-wake-forest-fayetteville-february-2026/
https://www.wral.com/j-cole-plans-concert-tour-with-stops-in-charlotte-fayetteville/
https://www.fayobserver.com/story/sports/high-school/2026/02/17/wrestling-regionals-game-winning-shot-highlight-910preps-athlete-of-the-week/