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Sunday, April 20th, 2025
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Good morning, Fayetteville. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 20th of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A man was found dead in the front yard of a Fayetteville home after he was hit by a vehicle on the 1400 block of Tangora Lane just before 7 p.m.—police said he was pronounced dead at the scene and his identity was not released. ABC 11
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Several national retailers in Fayetteville closed stores or announced future closures as bankruptcies and restructuring took hold. The affected brands include Party City, Conn's, Forever 21 (closed March 30th), and Joann Fabrics along with three CVS pharmacies and two rue21 locations, while Bob's Discount Furniture will open at the former Bed Bath & Beyond site this summer. The Fayetteville Observer
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Army Master Sgt. Ben Hultquist, a Fort Bragg soldier who rides his bike on Reilly Road, warned that a pedestrian hit by a white Kia Forte last Saturday at 8:30 p.m. died and that deaths tripled between 2023 and 2024, urging the city council to install proper signals and crosswalks—he said these measures will help keep everyone safe. ABC 11
- ➤ Fayetteville police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run incident in which a man was struck and killed by a car in his front yard on Tangora Lane—authorities said. WRAL
- ➤ Authorities warned residents today that scammers are sending counterfeit invoices from the county's Planning and Inspections Department to defraud them by asking for wire transfers, sometimes for more than $4,900—emails that contain poor grammar and spelling mistakes. The Fayetteville Observer
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Two of four teams from the 82nd Airborne Division placed 9th and 15th out of 52 teams at the Best Ranger Competition held at Fort Benning, Georgia from April 11th to 13th. Their strong performance + which involved tough endurance tasks showed the soldiers' skill during the contest. The Fayetteville Observer
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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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AsONE Prayer Walk and Unity Fest
All day — Festival Park — Free entry — A celebration of faith and unity bringing the community together through prayer and festivities.
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