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Fayetteville, Hope Mills, Spring Lake and other areas will hold events to honor those who died in service to the country.   There are a number of events scheduled over the next few days, some of which will honor fallen service members while others are military-connected.  Here are some of them: Wednesday:   •The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6018 will hold an observance at 6 p.m. at the post, 116 Chance St., in Fayetteville, said Post Commander Edward Beard. Thursday:   • The U...