Today
in Fayetteville
Tuesday, April 21st, 2026
Good morning, Fayetteville. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 21st of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Fayetteville hosts the free Dogwood Festival from April 24-26 at Festival Park & downtown, offering carnival rides, live entertainment & vendors. Upgrade tickets provide extra perks, and clear bag rules along with bans on bicycles, skateboards & pets are in effect. ABC 11
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ At Cape Fear Valley Health, board-certified music therapist Katie Walters led a Monday music therapy session that helped patients with stress, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder find relief. The program, supported by a (grant of $12,000 from the Arts Council), serves 24 adults and 12 teens in separate units. ABC 11
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Local basketball coach Ken Cross, who led teams for over 50 years and won 660 games, died on April 13 at 82. A celebration service is held today at 11 a.m. at Saint Francis De Sales Catholic Church in Lumberton (a private burial is scheduled for Wednesday) to honor his legacy. The Fayetteville Observer
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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.
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Fayetteville Liberty vs Kissimmee Lambs
6-7 p.m. — Crown Coliseum — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an exciting live sports showdown as the Fayetteville Liberty take on the Kissimmee Lambs.
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