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Friday, April 18th, 2025
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Good morning, Fayetteville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Dogwood Festival, celebrating 43 years (its annual milestone), will be held from April 25th to April 27th in downtown Fayetteville with carnival rides, live shows, a kid zone with WWE-style wrestling, over 20 food trucks, and various vendors at no charge. The event will have extended evening hours (Friday and Saturday ending at 11 p.m. and Sunday ending at 6 p.m.), giving families more time to enjoy the festivities. ABC 11
- ➤ Today, Fayetteville’s first gym just for women, Gracefully Fit, opened at 234 Westwood Shopping Center to fill a gap in local fitness options. The membership-based gym offers small group training, dance and yoga classes, weight lifting and recovery services—along with a partner daycare that gives members extra help with childcare. CityView
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ U.S. Marshals arrested juvenile Ke'Won Parker at 8:25 a.m. on April 17 on charges of first-degree murder and robbery with a dangerous weapon in connection with the November shooting of Brittany M. Carmichael at her boyfriend’s home—Parker had been sought since a Cumberland County judge approved his juvenile petition on March 27. The Fayetteville Observer
- ➤ On April 17, Shana Cloud, 50, filed an affidavit of indigency and was assigned a public defender in Cumberland County for charges of first-degree murder and concealment of death in connection with the dismemberment of her husband—a former Green Beret whose torso was found near their Butler Nursery Road home on Feb. 25. The Fayetteville Observer
- ➤ The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office warned residents about a scam on Thursday involving fake invoices with official county letterheads that mimic the Department of Planning and Inspections — the department never issues such invoices and residents are urged to report suspicious mail to the North Carolina Attorney General’s Office. WRAL
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Freedom Christian softball, the defending NCISAA Division III champion, is 17-2 after losses to Cape Fear Academy and Scotland County ended a 36-game win streak and now aims for a back-to-back title in Division II playoffs. Coach Heath Miller said the team must improve its fielding and be battle-tested—strong pitching from Rylan Miller and Victoria Bryant has helped secure nine shutout wins. The Fayetteville Observer
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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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Timeless Fashion: A Mother's Day Tribute
2-4:30 p.m. — North Regional Public Library — Free admission — Celebrate motherhood and timeless style with a fashion show and awards.
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