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in Fayetteville
Wednesday, May 14th, 2025
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Good morning, Fayetteville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 14th of May.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Kathy Keefe Jensen, a Fayetteville City Council Member, announced she is running for mayor — competing with Mayor Mitch Colvin, Council Member Mario Benavente, and former candidate Freddie de la Cruz. She said her campaign will focus on public safety, strategic growth, and quality city services with the primary scheduled for Oct 7 and the general election on Nov 4. CityView
- ➤ Fayetteville City Manager Doug Hewett presented the draft fiscal budget for 2025-2026 on Monday showing a 13-cent decrease in the property tax rate to 44.95 cents per $100 and keeping stormwater and solid waste fees the same — the $312.5 million plan also adjusts downtown business taxes and provides funds for police, fire, and street projects. Council work sessions are scheduled for May 15, May 22, May 29, and June 2 — a public hearing on May 27 and possible adoption on June 9 will follow. CityView
- ➤ Fayetteville City Council introduced a draft youth protection ordinance (aimed at curbing youth gun violence) that would impose a yearlong curfew on juveniles 16 and under by restricting their presence in public spaces between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. Council member Mario Benavente raised concerns and requested data from Charlotte (citing a 300% increase in juvenile homicides in 2024) before the council votes on the ordinance May 27. The Fayetteville Observer
- ➤ A bill that passed the House Rules Committee may let drivers have a two-year grace period to renew their licenses — a change lawmakers say could ease DMV delays — though they warn drivers to renew promptly to avoid fines in other states. The proposal also includes funds to study DMV issues and develop solutions. WRAL
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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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2025 Monarch Baseball Summer Camp
9 AM – 12 PM — Methodist University — Check website for pricing — Hone your baseball skills with expert coaching and competitive games.
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Breakthrough Basketball Skills Camp
June 3-5 — Freedom Courts Sports Complex — $245 — Fast-track your basketball skills with expert coaching in Fayetteville.
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