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Thursday, May 1st, 2025
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Good morning, Fayetteville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 1st of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 35-year-old man named Jamal Andre Holliday was charged Wednesday with felony hit-and-run after police linked him to a fatal crash on April 12 near N. Reilly Road and Telfair Drive, and he is held at Cumberland County Detention Center ($35,000 secured bond). ABC 11
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Anna Meyer, who has led the Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra since 2022, will resign on May 23 — her family is moving to Minneapolis for her husband's new job and the board has formed a search committee to find a new executive director. CityView
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The state named Paul Tine as the new DMV commissioner, replacing Wayne Goodwin, and he will start on May 6. Tine—who has owned an insurance agency and served in the state House—says he will work to reduce long DMV wait times and fix staffing issues. WRAL
- ➤ On Wednesday, the NC House passed House Bill 171 that bans state agencies from engaging in diversity, equity and inclusion programs—stopping DEI training and requiring state audits—and the bill now goes to the Senate. WRAL
- ➤ The NC House Transportation Committee advanced a bill that would reduce the learner's permit period for 16- and 17-year-olds from nine to six months—eliminating school endorsement letters and driving logs. If passed by the General Assembly, the changes will take effect October 1 and end December 31, though some lawmakers say the changes could increase new driver risks. WRAL
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ N.C. State coach Will Wade has rebuilt the Wolfpack roster with transfers and recruits — including top recruit Matt Able, guard Tre Holloman, and forward Terrance Arceneaux — to build a team aiming to improve on a season with 12 wins and 19 losses, with only sophomore Paul McNeil returning. Wade said his plan is to mix young talent and experience so the team could compete for an NCAA Tournament spot this season. The Fayetteville Observer
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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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Sneaker Ball 'Golden Hour'
7-11:59 p.m. — The Moose Event Center — Check for entry fee — Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend with music, food, and a showcase of the freshest sneakers.
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2025 E.E. Smith Alumni Sports Hall of Fame Induction Banquet
5-9 p.m. — Crown Complex — Contact for ticket pricing — Celebrate and honor outstanding E.E. Smith alumni athletes in an evening of recognition and camaraderie.
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PWC Pre-Registration for Public Works Art Exhibit
12-8 p.m. — Arts Council of Fayetteville — $15 for one artwork, $20 for two — Drop off your original art pieces for a chance to showcase them in a community-wide exhibit.
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2025 Rockfish Open House
3-7 p.m. — Camp Rockfish — Free entry — Discover the beauty and fun of Camp Rockfish with delicious food options available.
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