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Wednesday, April 16th, 2025
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Good morning, Fayetteville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 16th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Follow the Spectrum will host a Super-Hero-themed Art Festival on April 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Crown Complex, featuring an art contest, craft tables, food vendors, games, activities and autism resources — admission is free — with local sponsors backing the event. Up & Coming Weekly
- ➤ The Salvation Army closed its Pathway of Hope emergency shelter in downtown Fayetteville on April 15 due to a lack of funding that had left it operating at a deficit for months. The agency arranged housing for families and will work with local partners—like the Fayetteville-Cumberland Continuum of Care—to secure shelter for 26 single residents. The Fayetteville Observer
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Michael Pate opened Pate's Farm Market at 6411 Raeford Road on Tuesday, April 15, fulfilling his lifelong dream—offering a one-stop shop with fresh produce, meats, a hot bar and seasonal items that support local farmers. Up & Coming Weekly
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police identified the body of Annie Lock, 27, recovered from a pond near NC 72 West and Buie Philadelphus Road on Sunday as the missing Fayetteville woman last seen on August 17 near Kiana Lane and reported missing on October 10—investigators continue to examine the circumstances of her death. The Fayetteville Observer
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The final beam for Methodist University’s Cape Fear Valley Health School of Medicine on Village Drive was set on April 15—staff are being hired and funding continues to flow in. The school will welcome its first class of 64 students in July 2026 and aims to help ease the local shortage of doctors. CityView
- ➤ Fayetteville State University Theatre will preview the world premiere production Be a Wolf from April 24 to 26 at Butler Theatre — Holy Trinity Episcopal Church and Capitol Encore Academy High School will host the other shows. The pay-what-you-can performances will help cover travel costs for students who will later perform at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Up & Coming Weekly
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ North Carolina secured a settlement with Cortland Management on Tuesday that bars the use of AI to inflate rent prices — Attorney General Jeff Jackson said the move protects renters as part of a broader DOJ effort against RealPage's unlawful practices. WRAL
SPORTS NEWS
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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
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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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BBQ on Bingham – Community Cookout
3-5 p.m. — Brentwood Elementary School — Free entry — Enjoy delicious BBQ, music, and games at this community celebration.
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North Carolina Team Scrimmage Poetry Slam
1:30-3:30 p.m. — 226 The Warehouse — $10 entry — Experience dynamic poetry teams compete in a heartfelt exchange of words and culture.
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