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in Fayetteville
Friday, January 16th, 2026
Good morning, Fayetteville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of January.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ About 600 students attended a distracted driving assembly at South View High School on Wednesday where acro-dunkers from A.G.A. Nation used basketball stunts to show safe driving rules, and school leaders stressed the need for caution after a recent fatal crash at E.E. Smith High School. CityView
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Cumberland County picked Diane Pfeifer as the Animal Services director, expecting her operations management background to boost shelter services, recruitment, and budget oversight. She was hired in August 2022, and county officials say her appointment will improve public safety and community engagement. The Fayetteville Observer
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High School Musical Performance
7 p.m. — Cape Fear Regional Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an iconic musical celebration with lively performances and familiar tunes.
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