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Thursday, January 2nd, 2025

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Good morning, Fayetteville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 2nd of January.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • An Edgecombe County school community is grieving the loss of 22-year-old teacher Valerie Goldstein and her family due to carbon monoxide poisoning in New Hampshire.  WRAL

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • A 20-year-old woman was charged for causing a head-on collision by driving the wrong way on I-540, with reported injuries being non-life-threatening.  WRAL

CRIME NEWS

  • Shamsud-Din Bahar Jabbar, accused of attacking New Year's revelers in New Orleans, has potential ties to North Carolina and served in the military.  WRAL
  • A person found with a gunshot wound in a Fayetteville motel parking lot died at the hospital as police investigate the incident.  ABC 11

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Plyard for a Cause: Community Craft Event

    This kid-friendly event showcases creative uses for reuse grocery bags, including jump rope making, by local artists April L and Alice B.

    Sat, 1/11/25

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  • The Seed and The Sower Exhibit Opening Reception (The Arts Council of Fayetteville)

    The Seed & the Sower is a showcase about the strength of connectivity found in black female, familial relationships. This event is FREE and open to the public!

    Fri, 1/24/25

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  • Vision Board Pop-up Shop Event

    A creative daytime event featuring local vendors offering items for creating vision boards, aimed at inspiring attendees to manifest their goals.

    Sat, 1/25/25

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  • Hills & Thrills ATV Express Tour

    Experience a 30-minute guided ATV tour through the diverse terrain of Sweet Valley Ranch, featuring wetlands and grassy areas with safety instructions provided.

    Sat, 2/1/25

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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