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Thursday, April 3rd, 2025
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Good morning, Fayetteville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 3rd of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Skibo Road in Fayetteville has changed as longtime stores like Boston Market and Joann Fabrics closed while new restaurants such as Dank Burrito and Gangnam Korean BBQ and Hotpot opened — a drive-thru restaurant and available commercial spaces add to the redevelopment. The Fayetteville Observer
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police said Fayetteville man William Orlando Mills Jr. is sought for questioning—he may have key information in the fatal shooting of Laquarius Devontanious Dove on March 8 outside a Pebble Street home in Breezy Hill Mobile Home Park, Cumberland County. The Fayetteville Observer
- ➤ At Cumberland County District Court, Judge Britt denied bond for Shana Cloud, 50, who is accused of killing her husband, retired Special Forces soldier Clint Bonnell, on January 28 — digital evidence and bullet holes tied her to the scene — and her next court appearance is set for April 17. CityView
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The fifth and final Dreamville Festival will take place April 5 and 6 in Raleigh's Dorothea Dix Park with more than 75 food and drink vendors offering Asian, Caribbean and Southern comfort food—Fayetteville-raised J. Cole will close the event with his performance. The Fayetteville Observer
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ New data released Wednesday showed that 9.9% of North Carolina’s 90,000 traditional public school teachers quit from 2023 to 2024—marking a slight improvement from last year’s 11.5% rate. The report also highlighted a shift in the teacher workforce with more international and nontraditional candidates and ongoing concerns about low pay that keep many school districts short-staffed. WRAL
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The U.S. Supreme Court upheld a law allowing federal regulation of ghost guns, a decision that boosted Fayetteville Councilwoman Courtney Banks-McLaughlin’s fight to keep these untraceable weapons out of the wrong hands after she lost her daughter to gun violence—she met with Gov. Josh Stein and Sen. Val Applewhite as she pushed for tighter public safety measures. The Fayetteville Observer
- ➤ North Carolina will launch a new statewide digital system—PATH-NC—to help social workers track foster children’s history across counties and cut back on paper records that a WRAL documentary showed have gaps; the system will start in some counties this spring and expand to all 100 counties later. WRAL
SPORTS NEWS
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All American Tattoo Convention - Friday
12-4 p.m. — Crown Complex — Affordable tickets available — Discover the vibrant world of tattoo artistry at this exciting convention.
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Grudge Race Car and Bike Show
12-8 p.m. — Fayetteville Motor Speedway — Resale marketplace tickets available — Experience thrilling races and an impressive bike show at this exciting event.
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Digital Marketing Certificate Program
Apr 14 — Image Graphics Inc. — Tuition details available — Gain essential digital marketing skills with personalized mentoring in a small class setting.
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Goat Yoga at Ithíka Acres
9:30-10:30 a.m. — Ithíka Acres Creamery — $20 — Enjoy a morning of laughter and yoga amid friendly goats.
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Easter at Manna
Experience Easter at Manna as we journey from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday, commemorating Jesus’ life-changing sacrifice and resurrection that continues to transform lives.
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Easter at Manna
Experience Easter at Manna as we journey from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday, commemorating Jesus’ life-changing sacrifice and resurrection that continues to transform lives.
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AAC Meet #5
4:00 p.m. — Pine Forest High School — Free entry — Experience the excitement of track and field as local athletes compete in various events.
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Art in the Allie
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Anchor Allie’s Fayetteville — Experience local artistry — Enjoy an intimate evening of live jazz and community vibes.
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RedCup HoDown Southern Soul Jam
12 PM – 12 AM — Thaggards pick N go — Kids 12 and under free, Ages 13-20 $10 — Experience a lively Southern Soul Jam with multiple DJs and local artists showcasing their talents.
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Come Sunday Jazz Series: John Brown
2-4 p.m. — Weymouth Center For The Arts & Humanities — Cost info not provided — Experience the talent of Grammy and Emmy nominee John Brown in an afternoon of soulful jazz.
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Annual Prayer Breakfast
9:30 a.m. — Christian Cultural Center — Free entry — Refresh and rejuvenate with the theme 'Restore - Revive - Renew'.
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