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Friday, February 28th, 2025
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Good morning, Fayetteville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 28th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Orange Street School, a historic educational site for Black students in Fayetteville, has been transformed into a community center offering technological and arts programs for youth after a $1.45 million renovation. CityView
- ➤ Fayetteville's Public Works Commission announces a temporary switch to chlorine for water treatment to ensure clean supply, affecting taste, odor, and appearance but maintaining safety. CityView
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Michai Jamill Caldwell was sentenced to 10 years in prison for a shooting at a Fayetteville hookah lounge that injured three people. ABC 11
- ➤ A shooting outside Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill in Fayetteville resulted in one fatality, with the Fayetteville Police urging witnesses to come forward. The Fayetteville Observer
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Fayetteville city officials are preparing for potential financial impacts due to mass firings of federal employees and the risk of federal funding withdrawal following executive orders from the Trump administration and actions by the Department of Government Efficiency. CityView
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Fayetteville Fire Department integrates groundbreaking cancer screenings into firefighters' annual physicals to enhance early detection and address their elevated cancer risk. The Fayetteville Observer
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Sun Lite, a Fayetteville convenience store, introduces a curated selection of international snacks and a unique do-it-yourself ramen station. The Fayetteville Observer
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ New Life Christian overcame an 18-point deficit to win their second Carolina Athletic Association for Schools of Choice state basketball championship, led by standout performances from Asany Richmond and contributions from three eighth-grade starters. The Fayetteville Observer
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Fayetteville Mac & Cheese Festival
Segra Stadium will host a Mac & Cheese Festival featuring diverse flavors, live music, and wrestling along with local vendors showcasing arts and crafts.
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St. Patrick's Day Craft Fair
The St. Patty's Craft Fair features 25 local handcrafted vendors, food trucks, beverages, and activities for children, all in a family-friendly atmosphere.
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WFE Spring Fling in Fayetteville
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Sunday Spring Fling
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4th Friday Event in Fayetteville
The 4th Friday event celebrates Fayetteville's local arts through visual and performing arts, live music, and support for independent businesses in the downtown area from March to October.
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