Good morning, Fayetteville.

Renewed interest in a local tale has brought attention to the 1966 adventure of two boys who hopped a freight train, got trapped in a boxcar for two weeks, and survived on beer bottle dregs as shared in a 2020 column (the boys are now in their seventies).

High school sports are in the spotlight with the 910Preps Athlete of the Week poll for April 20-24.

Twenty nominees (including standout displays by John Bishop, Kayleigh Brewington and Jack Reaves) are competing as voting remains open until April 30.

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.

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.

2026 Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk

9 AM — Golfview Greenway Walking Trail — Check for registration fees — Participate in a community-focused 5K run and walk honoring local heroes.

Fayetteville Rockstar Connect Networking Event

6-8 p.m. — World of Beer — Free entry — Enjoy casual networking over cold brews and meaningful conversations with community movers and shakers.