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Saturday, May 3rd, 2025
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Good morning, Fayetteville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 3rd of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Fayetteville veteran-owned Kraken-Skulls—a one-stop shop with a barbershop, tattoo parlor, bar, and T-shirt printing shop—faced rising costs on May 1 as tariffs increased prices on shirts and supplies. Owner Chad said he absorbed some of the cost hikes to keep his business competitive. ABC 11
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local groups celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Fayetteville by hosting festivals, dance events & community fairs that honor Mexican heritage and the historic Battle of Puebla. One event is a craft fair at Gaston Brewing Taproom from noon to 4 p.m. tomorrow at 421 Chicago Drive & it brings the community together to remember its roots. CityView
- ➤ Fayetteville residents honor their rich heritage this Cinco de Mayo by celebrating the unlikely 1862 victory at the Battle of Puebla with various cultural events. Gaston Brewing Taproom will hold a fiesta from 12 to 4 p.m. tomorrow at 421 Chicago Drive—featuring 25 vendors, food trucks and music. CityView
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Cumberland County high school, college and university graduations are set to begin today at Methodist University at 10 a.m. at the Crown Coliseum and continue through early June at Fayetteville State, Fayetteville Technical Community College and Cumberland County Schools—most events need no tickets and will be livestreamed. The Fayetteville Observer
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Major Tandra Denise Adams, chief jailer of the Cumberland County Detention Center, died unexpectedly on May 2. A dedicated officer since 2002 who started a backpack giveaway for students, she was honored with a departmental memorial—her cause of death is not yet known. The Fayetteville Observer
- ➤ The historic downtown Market House will get repairs to fix bad woodwork, replace rotting louvers and windows, and repaint the clock tower after new millwork is installed. American Woodworkery & a specialty vendor will update the clock mechanisms to help keep the building safe for years to come. CityView
- ➤ North Carolina Rep. Charles Smith introduced HB114 to expand state hiring preferences to include active duty service members, veterans and military spouses in state jobs—this move aims to reduce the current job vacancy rate. The bill, which received a favorable committee vote in April, will next be considered by the Committee on Commerce and Economic Development before it moves to the Senate. CityView
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Bil-Jac 30/20 Performance Dog Food is now available at PetSmart for National Pet Month and is made with fresh chicken, balanced protein and fats, and added nutrients to help active dogs stay healthy. Local pet owners are advised to gradually transition their pets' food—mixing old and new diets over a week—to prevent digestive issues. The Fayetteville Observer
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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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Hills and Thrills Adventure Tour
12 PM – 1 PM — Sweet Valley Ranch — Tickets are Non Refundable — Experience a 60-minute guided ATV tour through the terrains of Sweet Valley Ranch!
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