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in Fayetteville
Saturday, February 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Fayetteville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 8th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Fort Liberty is conducting necessary live fire artillery and rocket training exercises through February, causing noticeable noise in the surrounding area. CityView
- ➤ Multiple railroad crossings in downtown Fayetteville will be closed for routine maintenance from Feb. 10, impacting travel for three to five days. CityView
- ➤ Katie Strain, a second-grade teacher and Methodist University graduate, was crowned Miss Fayetteville at the 77th annual scholarship pageant. CityView
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Fayetteville man, Desmond Jordan, has been charged with multiple sex crimes involving a minor and is currently held on a $300,000 bond. ABC 11
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Big Lots, undergoing bankruptcy, is set to keep 200 stores open under new ownership by Variety Wholesalers across 14 states, including a notable location in Fayetteville. The Fayetteville Observer
- ➤ Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar aims to open three new locations by 2025, with Fayetteville identified as a key expansion site, seeking local entrepreneurs to support growth. The Fayetteville Observer
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Rallies titled "The People v. Griffin" are being organized across North Carolina to protest Jefferson Griffin's efforts to invalidate over 60,000 votes after losing the state Supreme Court race. The Fayetteville Observer
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Fayetteville Fire Department is enhancing efforts to protect its firefighters from cancer by incorporating annual screenings into their health checks, in response to higher cancer rates among firefighters. ABC 11
SPORTS NEWS
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2025 Vision Board Event
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Floral Candle Making Workshop at Paddy's Irish Public House
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Hills & Thrills ATV Adventure Tour
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Fayetteville Mac & Cheese Festival
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