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Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025
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Good morning, Fayetteville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 23rd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Fayetteville’s annual Dogwood Festival will run from Friday, April 25 through Sunday, April 27 at Hay Street and Festival Park, offering free concerts, carnival rides and food trucks for families. Organized by a local nonprofit, the 43-year tradition is expected to draw large crowds — reaffirming its role as a key community event. Up & Coming Weekly
- ➤ Downtown Fayetteville will host the 43rd annual Dogwood Festival from April 25–27 featuring live music, over 110 vendors, more than 25 food trucks, and a free Kid Zone for children. City spokesperson David Scott said visitors can park in city-owned lots for a $5 fee or use free on-street parking while executive director Kaylynn Suarez noted that ticketed upgrades will offer reserved seating and VIP amenities. The Fayetteville Observer
- ➤ Carl Pringle, known as Uncle Carl, will host Cooking for a Cause: Wing Cook-Off at the Fayetteville Dogwood Festival on Saturday, April 26 at Festival Park—local chefs will compete to make the best wings and part of the proceeds will go to charities like the Marius Maximus Foundation for Mental Health and We Are One Big Family—bringing the community together through food. Up & Coming Weekly
- ➤ On Tuesday, April 22, the Salvation Army closed its Pathway to Hope shelter on Alexander St in downtown Fayetteville due to a lack of funding—forcing about 50 people to leave by 9 a.m. Local officials and nonprofit groups are coordinating efforts to secure temporary housing and support displaced residents. Up & Coming Weekly
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ County commissioners paused work on the downtown Crown Event Center for 30 days to review its financing plan and consider modernizing the old Crown Theatre and Arena. Local business owners like DSF Restaurant and Bar (serving southern classics since August 2024) said they hoped the plan would boost downtown activity. ABC 11
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Fayetteville woman Sadie Jai Covington (25) is charged with first-degree murder after she allegedly drove her car into her live-in boyfriend, Gregory Robinson, near Creeks Edge Townhomes on April 19, police said she fled the scene and was arrested on April 21 on Cobra Drive. The Fayetteville Observer
- ➤ Fayetteville police charged 25-year-old Sadie Covington with first-degree murder after 58-year-old Gregory Robinson died in a Saturday hit-and-run on the 1400 block of Tangora Lane—Covington had been living with Robinson and is held without bond at Cumberland County jail. WRAL
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Commissioners Chair Kirk deViere said Monday that county officials are looking for a new cost estimate since the downtown Crown Event Center may cost more than $145 million, and they hired DavisKane to check if renovating the old Crown Arena — Crown Theatre on U.S. 301 is a better option. He said that new cost and timeline details will come in 30 to 60 days after long closed-door meetings. Up & Coming Weekly
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Alliance Health announced plans to expand services in Cumberland County—using state dollars and funds from the county’s $9 million behavioral health balance—to fund a post-overdose response team, launch a new integrated behavioral health and primary care clinic with Cape Fear Valley Health, and create a jail liaison and post-release coordination team to connect residents with care. County leaders said the expansion will help fill care gaps while they remain cautious about future funding if Medicaid changes occur. CityView
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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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4th Friday Art & Music Festival
6-9 p.m. — Downtown Fayetteville — Free entry — Experience local arts, live music, and street performances in Fayetteville's vibrant district.
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