Good morning, Fayetteville.

Police responded to a shooting on Yadkin Road early Sunday morning—finding one person dead and one injured as detectives investigate the case.

Fayetteville police said a person was fatally struck by a vehicle in the front yard on the 1400 block of Tangora Lane in the Arran Lakes neighborhood—officers responded just before 7 p.m. on April 19 and homicide detectives are investigating the case.

Fayetteville native General Xavier Brunson now leads U.S. Forces Korea, the Combined Forces Command, and the United Nations Command in Korea—he is a four-star general with over 35 years of service.

He testified before Congress on North Korea's growing weapons programs—showing his deep ties to Fayetteville.

Downtown Alliance board members urged county commissioners on April 16 to stick with plans for the new $145 million Crown Event Center in downtown Fayetteville rather than update the older Crown Theatre and Arena on U.S. Business 301—saying the project will boost local economic and cultural growth. Commissioners remain mindful of other county priorities as they review project funding and costs.

On April 17th, Hope Mills Mayor Jessie Bellflowers held a town hall to answer residents’ questions about a new recreation center planned for the golf course and its cost—he will schedule a forum on its funding and design.

The 90-minute meeting showed worries over losing green space—residents also questioned spending priorities amid other community needs.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Annual Prayer Breakfast

9:30 a.m. — Christian Cultural Center — Free entry — Refresh and rejuvenate with the theme 'Restore - Revive - Renew'.

BBQ on Bingham – Community Cookout

3-5 p.m. — Brentwood Elementary School — Free entry — Enjoy delicious BBQ, music, and games at this community celebration.

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.

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.

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.