Good morning, Fayetteville.

Family and friends gathered at Snyder Memorial Baptist Church Saturday, Apr.

11 to honor Marshall Waren, a Fayetteville native and founder of CityView Magazine, who died on April 6 at age 76; his local legacy is remembered through his work in Bible studies and community support (a true hometown figure).

A new Publix store with a mezzanine level — designed to echo a Florida prototype — is under construction at Rockfish Village near Hope Mills.

Construction will finish this fall, but the opening date remains unannounced.

Local columnist Tim White notes that spring has arrived as redbuds bloom and birds sing along familiar Fayetteville trails this Monday.

His CityView magazine column invites readers to enjoy the season's renewal and explore small ways to support their community.

The KFC buffet is back at 2500 Hope Mills Road, serving all-you-can-eat fried chicken and Southern sides today from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for $12.99 (for ages 12-64) while drawing a following of 14,000 online fans.

Following Easter baseball tournaments in the area that featured Seventy-First at Douglad Byrd (the winners of the J.

Hoyt Warren Wayne Edwards Invitational), nine high school athletes have been nominated for the 910Preps Athlete of the Week poll and community members can vote until Thursday evening.

Cumberland County Career Fair

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. — North Regional Public Library — Free entry — Discover exciting career opportunities and connect with hiring managers to take the next step in your career journey.

All American Tattoo Convention

12-3 p.m. — Crown Coliseum — Tickets start at $76 — Experience a vibrant celebration of tattoo artistry and culture.

All American Tattoo Convention

12-3 p.m. — Crown Coliseum — VIP ticket options available — Explore the art of tattooing at this premier convention with exclusive packages.

Fantasia & Anthony Hamilton Concert

8:00-9:30 p.m. — Crown Coliseum — Tickets vary — Experience the soulful melodies of Grammy winner Anthony Hamilton as he performs new tunes and classic hits.